OMAHA, Nebraska, April 29 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * Improving maternal/infant health outcomes Last November, Creighton's Institute for Population Health demonstrated its commitment to improving mother and infant outcomes in Nebraska as a cosponsor of the Nebraska Maternal Child Health Summit in Lincoln. In addition, the Institute has partnered with CHI Health, Charles Drew Health Center, I Be Black Girl and A Mother's Love, to launch a doula program to improve b  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 30 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * Eight reasons to research at Creighton University At Creighton University, curiosity leads the way. Students come here to explore their talents, discern their passions and chart unique paths. And some even discover new knowledge that transforms the world. But what makes the journey truly special is the community. Across disciplines and levels of expertise, we come together to ask big questions, support one anot  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 -- First National Bank of Omaha issued the following news: * * * FNBO to Acquire Country Club Bank Omaha, NE, May 1, 2025 - FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) announced today it has signed a definitive merger agreement with CCB Financial Corp, the parent company of Country Club Bank, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The deal is pending regulatory approval, which is anticipated before year-end 2025. The acquisition brings together two unique and highly respecte  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Announces Chairperson Cotton's Retirement from Parole Board CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Rosalyn Cotton from the Board of Parole. Cotton has served on the board since 2005. She was first appointed as chairperson in 2015 and again in 2020. Her current term was set to expire next year. "Chairperson   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Attends White House 'Invest in America' Event CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement celebrating the strength of Nebraska's business community after attending President Donald Trump's 'Invest in America' event at the White House. "Bragging about Nebraska is the best part of my job, and I'm proud t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Issues New Executive Order on Burn Ban CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new executive order stipulating that central and western Nebraska remain under a burn ban. Conditions in that half of the state are still very dry. Burning is prohibited through midnight May 10 due to the potential wildfire risk. Last week, Gov. Pillen  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuel CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Noting that Nebraska and other states are currently experiencing fuel shortages due to high demand, Governor Jim Pillen has issued an executive order waiving federal hours of service requirements. The order temporarily allows drivers to work extended hou  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pillen Celebrates EPA E15 Waiver CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen, a champion for agriculture and Nebraska ethanol, released the following statement after the EPA announced that an emergency waiver has been granted to allow E15 sales at gas stations this summer. "The benefit of a nationwide market is massive for Nebraska ethanol - and eve  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pillen's Pro-Water, Pro-Ag Legislation Advances CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 317, which will form the Department of Water, Energy and Environmen t. This legislation was introduced at the request of the Governor. "Water is our lifeblood. As a farming and ranching st  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Statement on NE-02 If you are covering today's news in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, please consider the following statement: "Democrat political operative Denise Powell is nothing but another out of touch liberal pushing a radical agenda that puts woke ideology ahead of Nebraskans. Meanwhile, Don Bacon continues to earn voters' trust with commonsense results. Next year, Nebra  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Pillen Applauds Trump's First 100 Days CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE \-- Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump's second administration. "President Trump's vision for a renewed era of American strength, prosperity, and greatness is why Nebraska has his back. He is leading and inspiring people ac  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 28 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: * * * Union Pacific Celebrates Record Number of Companies for Safely Transporting Chemicals Annual Pinnacle Award Recognizes Companies for their Dedication to Safely Shipping Hazardous Materials Union Pacific Railroad recognized 147 companies with the 2024 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention p  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: * * * Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May New locomotive honors Lincoln's vision that unleashed economic innovation for America's supply chain Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive No. 1616 today in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Numerous dignitaries, including Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge, North Little Rock Mayor   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Dalla outlines tragedy of sex trafficking in India By Dan Moser Impoverished Indian women sold into sex trafficking as children by their families want better for their own daughters, but it is often hard for them to see other paths forward, said a University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor who has extensively studied the issue. "Human trafficking is a tragedy, and when children and complex family dynamics   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Gift will expand Schmoker Reading Center's impact across Nebraska By Kelcey Buck Philanthropist and alumna Catherine "Kit" Schmoker has made a leadership gift to support the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences. The gift will help the reading center expand its services to communities, schools and children throughout the sta  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Inaugural robotics fellows ready to launch new innovations By Deann Gayman A prototype, idea, doctoral thesis and sketch are all becoming tangible devices and products through the Nebraska Innovation Studio's inaugural Robotics Fellowship Program. The five-month fellowship wraps up in May and all four fellows are ready to take the next step toward commercialization -- whether that be pursuing external  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * MAP Academy partnership reveals breastfeeding barriers for working moms By Chuck Green For new mothers, returning to work often means deciding whether to continue breastfeeding. But systemic barriers often make it difficult to follow through. To explore the relationship between breastfeeding and returning to work, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometri  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Riggan applies layered expertise for force protection It seems as though Benjamin Riggan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was destined to be an engineer. As early as elementary school, he wanted to be a computer programmer -- even if he didn't really understand the job. His natural curiosity made him want to create things, which often ma  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Sukumaran seeks to better understand zinc's role in taste By Tiffany Lee Scientists have long recognized the key roles that zinc plays in human taste, and doctors have been prescribing supplements of the micronutrient for patients experiencing taste loss since the 1980s. Despite the widespread practice, researchers still lack a clear picture of the molecular mechanisms by which zinc rehabilitates and gov  more