WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 ATF recognizes achievements of employees and law enforcement partners at the 2025 and 2026 ATF awards ceremony WASHINGTON -- ATF Director Rob Cekada and Deputy Director Kristen deTineo celebrated the extraordinary contributions of employees and law enforcement partners at the 2025 and 2026 ATF Awards Ceremony held at the ATF He  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Breakout Sessions and Speakers, Lunch Panel Announced for 2026 Governor's Summit in Kearney * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Justin Pinkerman, DED, justin.pinkerman@nebraska.gov LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor's Summit, featuring keynote speakers Ben Sasse and Fred Hoiberg. The event will take place September 28-29 at the Youn  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 15 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * CBS News: Cartel Drone Activity Drops 75%, With UNO NCITE Driving the Research Behind It All * What's new: Research by UNO's National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) tracking cartel drone operations is focused on providing security officials insights to understand how cartels integrate drones into their violent activities, and how to best respond to dro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood, Nebraska Delegation Mark Another Successful Year of the Nebraska Breakfast in D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Flood marked the conclusion of the 2026 Nebraska Breakfast, celebrating the 83-year tradition that brings Nebraskans and the federal delegation together in Washington, D.C. "In its 83rd year, the Nebraska Breakfast brought a little slice of Nebraska Nice  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Votes to Advance Farm Bill, Secures Year-Round Sale of E15 * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, voted to advance the Farm Bill out of committee. The legislation passed with a vote of 12-11 and includes several of Fischer's priorities. "We are one step closer to getting a full Farm Bill done for producers in Nebraska, and acros  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fischer Urges Long-Term Funding For Golden Dome * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference to discuss why the Golden Dome missile defense shield is urgently needed to bolster America's homeland defense. Fischer - who chairs the SASC Strategic   more

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 16 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Iowa scientists release 2026 Climate Statement * As electricity demand continues to rise in Iowa, scientists are examining ways to meet the challenge in the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement. According to the authors of the 16th annual Iowa Climate Statement, including Cornell College Professor of Geology Rhawn Denniston, Iowa has been a leader in cheap, clean, and reliable wind and solar energy for decades. With ele  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- Veridian Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Veridian Credit Union Opens $100K Grant Program Supporting Local Nonprofits 9/16/2026 WATERLOO, Iowa (September 15, 2026) - Veridian Credit Union is investing $100,000 in nonprofit organizations that help people build long-term financial stability through financial education, employment readiness and/or housing support. Applications for the 2026 cyc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Ricketts Hosts Secretary Mullin in Nebraska * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) welcomed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to Nebraska. Ricketts and Mullin hosted a roundtable with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other members of the community who aided inrecovery efforts following this year's wildfires, torna  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Dr. Oz's Latest Assault on Health Care Is Ripping Away Care From Children With Autism September 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- The latest reporting from POLITICO details how Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former TV host who is now leading the Trump administration's so-called Medicaid fraud crackdown, is jeopardizing vital care for children with autism. After Republicans gutted Medicaid funding to fund tax breaks for billi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Discusses Future of US-China Competition at Hudson Institute * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined the Hudson Institute for a conversation on the future of US-China competition. The discussion highlighted Ricketts' efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in the global tech race, protect American agriculture against China's malign actions, and strengthen our   more

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, Sept. 16 -- Mid-Plains Community College posted the following news: * * * The story of Alice, Don and McCook Junior College * (As part of McCook Community College's 100-year celebration this weekend we highlight the role McCook Junior College had on two 1954 graduates.) ALICE HIATT, was an education major when she began her freshman year at McCook Junior College in the fall of 1952. She was from McCook. Her aunt was in the first class at MJC, and an uncle had also at  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 15 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * UNO Transitions 7 Business Concentrations to Majors * The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Business Administration (CBA) is reshaping how business students present their credentials to employers, replacing concentrations with clearly defined majors to better align degrees with careers. What's new: The University of Nebraska System on Feb. 5 approved the transition of the f  more