No-bid contract sought by Pillen for an acquaintance draws ire of State Auditor

It’s one thing to try and cut out shenanigans in state government and another if you’re part of it.Gov.

Solutions Focus

Educators, business leaders, even families share a common struggle: complaints without solutions sap energy and reduce progress. At Pawnee City Schools, we’re continuing to build a positive learning environment—and that begins with how we tackle challenges.

New Bill Introductions have expired

The time for new bill introductions has expired with a total of 545 new measures being introduced by members of the Legislature.

Election May 12, 2026

Candidates that have filed for election this week: Chris Nicholas - Commissioner District 2 Brady Johnson - Pawnee City School Board Byford Schmit - Steinauer Village Board Robert Steinauer - Steinauer Village BoardPreviously FiledRobert Couillard - Burchard Village Board Nick Boomgaarn -...

Pawnee County Zoning Administrator Presents “Rough Draft” for Commercial Solar Regulation

Josh Black, Pawnee County Zoning Administrator, approached the County Commission Board at their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 21, to present a proposed zoning regulation which would limit commercial solar farms in the county.Currently, Pawnee County has a moratorium on solar power in place.

Hot Tips for Cold Weather Heart Health

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2026— While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cellphones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms.

Gov. Pillen Touts New, Strong Economic Data

LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen, a champion for probusiness policies, issued the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released 3rd Quarter Gross Domestic Product data from 2025. This data shows the growth and strength of Nebraska’s economy.

Former Lincoln Area Therapist Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud

A former Lincoln area mental health therapist was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay more than $47,000 in restitution for defrauding Nebraska Medicaid.