Tuesday - November 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors

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Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain * Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exp  more
Banner Health welcomes Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health welcomes Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer * PHOENIX (Sept 21, 2026) -Banner Health announced today the appointment of Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer. The appointment brings meaningful operational and transformational leadership depth to one of the nation's larges  more
Banner Health, Delta Dental of Arizona train dentists to better care for people with dementia
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health, Delta Dental of Arizona train dentists to better care for people with dementia * PHOENIX (Sept. 21, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, and Delta Dental of Arizona have joined forces in an innovative dental health initiative that prioritizes dignity, access and quality care to support patients and families facing  more
Creighton convenes national physical therapy education research summit
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 21 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton convenes national physical therapy education research summit * Creighton University recently hosted the inaugural Summit to Advance Education Research in Physical Therapy, bringing together 45 physical therapist education researchers from more than 25 institutions and organizations across the United States. Held over three days at the CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education, the su  more
Creighton researcher joins $1.37M effort to target aortic valve disease
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 21 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton researcher joins $1.37M effort to target aortic valve disease * For those living with calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD), walking to the end of the block feels like a mountain hike. Puttering in your garden is exhausting. Grocery shopping leaves you drained, if you are even able to navigate your cart down the aisles. You're simply tired of being tired. But a Creighton University researcher is help  more
Deadline Approaches to Register for 2026 Governor's Summit
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Deadline Approaches to Register for 2026 Governor's Summit * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Register now at govsummit.nebraska.gov. LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for the 2026 Governor's Summit. Registrations should be submitted online by Wednesday, September 23rd. "The Good Life is open for business, and Nebraska can outcom  more
Helen Lannin Receives Honorary Degree From Midland University
FREMONT, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Midland University issued the following news: * * * Helen Lannin Receives Honorary Degree from Midland University 09/21/26 After more than 70 years of waiting, Helen Lannin (Henkens) received her degree from Midland University. Lannin was presented with an honorary bachelor's degree during a ceremony in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 2. Midland University President Dr. Aly Williams presented Lannin with the degree, along with Dr. Jamie Simpson (Chief Academic  more
Nebraska CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Oct. 16
LYONS, Nebraska, Sept. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Nebraska CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Oct. 16 * LYONS, NEBRASKA - Nebraska farmers and ranchers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until Oct. 16 to apply to be considered for 2027 funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conserv  more
North Greenville Pulls Off Road Upset Of West Alabama
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * North Greenville Pulls Off Road Upset Of West Alabama * Down 14-3 early in the second quarter to then-No. 18 West Alabama, the North Greenville defense stepped up, causing three turnovers and keeping the Tigers off the scoreboard for the rest of the game. Freshman running back Maurice Anderson added two touchdowns, helping the Trailblazers to a 24-14 victory. The win allowed  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Alerts National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by Chinese Businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond alerts National Security Council to exploitation of FDA approved drugs by Chinese businesses September 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to a national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is being exploited by Chinese businesses. Drummond and 19 other st  more
SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State * In a battle of top 10 programs, South Dakota State used a bruising run game to get the better of Youngstown State, 27-20. Jackrabbits' running back Josiah Johnson ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns, the last of which came in the third quarter to give SDSU a 24-10 lead, allowing the Jackrabbits to cruise to vic  more
U.S. Strategic Command Hosts Component Commanders Conference
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: * * * Sept. 21, 2026 U.S. Strategic Command hosts Component Commanders Conference OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, hosted a Component Commanders Conference with key leaders from the USSTRATCOM Joint Force air and maritime components, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), and U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Sept. 10 at USST  more
University of Nebraska: Balasubramaniam Uses Bacterial Gene Networks to Develop New Miniature AI Architecture
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 21, 2026 Balasubramaniam uses bacterial gene networks to develop new miniature AI architecture By Victoria Grdina As the advancement of artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize various fields of science, technology and modern daily life, it presents a vast range of innovation possibilities and solutions to societal challenges. However, most artificial intelligence systems also requ  more
UW-River Falls Takes Down Second Straight Ranked Opponent
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * UW-River Falls Takes Down Second Straight Ranked Opponent * UW-River Falls beat their second straight ranked opponent, this time in then-No. 10 Wartburg, 31-14. The Falcons offense took an early 14-0 lead while their defense didn't allow Wartburg to score in the second half. The win earned UW-River Falls a few more first-place votes this week which moved them up to No. 3 in   more
Wayne State College: Riedmanns Named 2026 Family of the Year
WAYNE, Nebraska, Sept. 21 -- The Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Riedmanns Named 2026 Family of the Year Sep 21, 2026 The Riedmann family received the award during halftime of the football game on Family Day on Sept. 19. Wayne State College and the Wayne State Foundation recognized the Riedmann family as the recipient of the 2026 Family of the Year Award. Now in its second year, the award recognizes a family whose commitment to Wayne State spans generations and   more