WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Democrats' Overperformance Streak Continues in Texas and Nebraska Local Elections In response to Texas and Nebraska Democrats' sweeping victories in down-ballot races, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Democrats are building from the ground up and, in recent days, Texas and Nebraska Democratic-aligned candidates trounced their Republican opponents in critical races that wi  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Experience the Magic of Healthcare Innovation at HUB25 in Orlando Get ready to go beyond at Human Understanding Beyond | HUB25, NRC Health's 31st annual event bringing together healthcare leaders, innovators, and changemakers to the heart of Orlando, Florida. Join us October 15-17, 2025, for three days of groundbreaking healthcare insights, dynamic programming, and tra  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker research unlocks secrets of sorghum's defenses against fall armyworm By Geitner Simmons University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists continue to advance the understanding of sorghum's natural defenses, new findings that can strengthen crop resistance to a major pest threat, the fall armyworm. These voracious caterpillars harm a variety of crops, including corn and soybeans. Once the creatures begin   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 10 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska U charts course to elevate research distinction By Troy Fedderson The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is sharpening its vision for the future of research, scholarship and creative activity, discussing research identity and deepening its commitment to community collaboration. That effort launched May 7, when more than 260 faculty, campus administrators and community leaders gathered at the Nebras  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 9 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Union Pacific Corporation Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share on the company's common stock, payable June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record May 30, 2025. Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 126 consecutive years. About Union Pacific Union Pacific (NYSE: UN  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Experts stress importance of irrigation to nutrition, health outcomes By Arianna Elnes Claudia Ringler, director of natural resources and resilience at the International Food Policy Research Institute, discussed the often-overlooked connection between irrigation and nutrition in an April 29 Heuermann Lecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The lecture was part of the weeklong 2025 Water for Food G  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Fritz elected to National Academy of Sciences By Deann Gayman The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has added a fifth member to the National Academy of Sciences. Sherilyn Fritz, George Holmes Professor in Earth and atmospheric sciences and the School of Biological Sciences, joined 120 new members and 30 international members elected for membership of the academy, which recognizes and elevates outstanding sc  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Fritz elected to National Academy of Sciences By Deann Gayman The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has added a fifth member to the National Academy of Sciences. Sherilyn Fritz, George Holmes Professor in Earth and atmospheric sciences and the School of Biological Sciences, joined 120 new members and 30 international members elected for membership of the academy, which recognizes and elevates outstanding sc  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska farm income projected to increase 55% in 2025 By Ryan Evans Nebraska net farm income is forecast to increase 55% in 2025, to a record $9.42 billion, according to new projections from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Missouri. It would be the highest nominal farm income level on record for the state and third highest after adjusting for inflation, according to th  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 10 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * UNMC faculty member leaves gift to support microbiology research $738,000 estate gift from White-Miller to fund fellowships at UNMC, UNL By Connie White Dr. Roberta White-Miller, a former faculty member in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is remembered as a trailblazer in her field. The late professor loved science and education, and as a de  more