Monday - November 2, 2026

News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors

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'The Emperor of the Moon: A Farce' showcases physical comedy, shares messages of love, longing, trickery
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'The Emperor of the Moon: A Farce' showcases physical comedy, shares messages of love, longing, trickery * LAWRENCE -- Sci-fi meets commedia dell'arte in "The Emperor of the Moon: A Farce" by Restoration playwright Aphra Behn at the University Theatre this fall. Though published in 1687, the play is relevant in the modern era with its commentary on pseudoscience, socioeconomic issues and female empowermen  more
Ala. A.G. Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights October 19, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall joined an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal and An  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agre  more
Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement * Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settleme  more
Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who ent  more
Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by  more
Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by  more
Bacon Announces More Than $82 Million in HHS Grant Funding for UNMC
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Announces More Than $82 Million in HHS Grant Funding for UNMC * Bacon Announces More Than $82 Million in HHS Grant Funding for UNMC Funding Supports 151 Awards and Actions Across Biomedical Research, Cancer, Infectious Disease and Other Health Priorities Washington, D.C. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced today that the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has received notification of   more
Derek Leathers Elected 82nd Chairman of the American Trucking Associations
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Derek Leathers Elected 82nd Chairman of the American Trucking Associations * Charlotte, NC - At the American Trucking Associations' 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition, ATA's Board of Directors elected Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises based in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Federation's 82nd Chairman. "For more than 90 years, ATA has given  more
Excellence Isn't Accidental: Five Lessons From NRC Health's Latest NSight
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 Excellence Isn't Accidental: Five Lessons from NRC Health's Latest nSight By Jason Messerli Excellence isn't accidental. It's built through intentional actions, consistent behaviors, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If I asked you to state your best nurse/doctor/unit, chances are a few names would immediately come to mind. Now think about   more
G.E. Vernova: Second Wind - This Squad Is Rejuvenating America's Wind Turbine Fleets, Not Tearing Them Down
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * Second Wind: This Squad Is Rejuvenating America's Wind Turbine Fleets, Not Tearing Them Down October 20, 2026 Nobody blinks when a decades-old office tower gets a facelift. New elevators, heating, and plumbing give the owner a high-performing, future-proof building at a fraction of the cost of building new -- and eliminate much of the new construction red tape. Doing the same for an  more
Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Order to Meet Fuel Supply Demands
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Order to Meet Fuel Supply Demands * LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a new executive order to help meet fuel supply demands. Shortages have been reported by customers and retailers across the state for a variety of fuel types. Haulers have found themselves having to travel further distances to secure supplies and make those deliveries. "A combinatio  more
Haskin named NPCC Business Student of the Month
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, Oct. 20 -- Mid-Plains Community College posted the following news: * * * Haskin named NPCC Business Student of the Month * Mallory Haskin has been selected as North Platte Community College's Business Student of the Month for October. Haskin, of McCook, Nebr., chose Mid-Plains because of the convenient online options. "I chose to pursue a business degree because I wanted a stronger foundation for the future. Working in my current office made me notice how much I enj  more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: U.S. Trade Policy After the 2026 Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary: * * * Oct 21, 2026 Aspenia Institute US Trade Policy after the 2026 Midterm Elections Thomas J. Duesterberg Multiple domestic forces will almost certainly be working against Donald Trump's erratic, unilateral trade policies after the mid-term elections. But any return to the global, neo-liberal, rules-based WTO order do  more
Meeting Big Challenges with Big Ideas, Health Centers Pitch 'Y Combinator-Style' Solutions for Local Healthcare
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Meeting Big Challenges with Big Ideas, Health Centers Pitch 'Y Combinator-Style' Solutions for Local Healthcare * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief  more
MPCC Rodeo Team to Host Breakaway Roping Fundraiser Nov. 1
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, Oct. 19 -- Mid-Plains Community College posted the following news: * * * MPCC Rodeo Team to Host Breakaway Roping Fundraiser Nov. 1 * Breakaway ropers will have an opportunity to compete while supporting the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team during a fundraiser Nov. 1 at the Kiplinger Arena in McCook, Nebraska. The event begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help cover team travel expenses and support scholarships for rodeo team members. The even  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Reaches Multimillion-dollar Settlement With Snap Finance
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed   more
Recent Developments Affecting NFA Registration Requirements
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Recent Developments Affecting NFA Registration Requirements * Over the past several weeks, our office has been reviewing recent court decisions and federal regulatory guidance concerning the National Firearms Act. Recent changes in law have made the NFA's registration requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms unconstitutional. Indeed, our office has challenged those re  more
Scott Eilert Named Head of K-State's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Scott Eilert named head of K-State's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture Oct. 21, 2026 Scott Eilert, a Kansas State University alumnus and veteran animal protein executive, has been named head of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry in the College of Agriculture. Eilert comes to K-State after 31 years with Cargill. Most recently, he was senior di  more
Spur Ventures Strengthens University of Nebraska's Ag Tech Ecosystem
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 Spur Ventures strengthens Nebraska's ag tech ecosystem By Geitner Simmons | IANR Communications Nebraska's agricultural technology sector has strengths, but until recently it has lacked a key support: a connector institution that links producers with ag tech engineers, investors with tech innovators, and students with networking opportunities. It needs an institution, too, that educat  more
University of Nebraska Recognized for Campuswide Sustainability Engagement
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 Nebraska recognized for campuswide sustainability engagement By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been named a top performer in campus engagement in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index. The recognition reflects the work of students, faculty and staff to make sustainability part of campus life. Nebraska earned all 25 available  more
University of Nebraska Tax Institute Offers Continuing Education for Tax Professionals
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 Nebraska Tax Institute offers continuing education for tax professionals By Kimberly Smith | Business Certified public accountants, attorneys, enrolled agents and other tax professionals can earn continuing education credits while preparing for the upcoming tax season through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Federal and State Income Tax Institute. Registration is open for nine tw  more
University of Nebraska: 10 Faculty Chosen to Participate in Big Ten Leadership Programs
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 10 faculty chosen to participate in Big Ten leadership programs The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor has announced its annual selection of faculty who will attend Big Ten Academic Alliance leadership programs this year. The faculty are grouped to attend two separate conferences: the Academic Leadership Program and the Department Executive Officers Program. Academic Leadership Pr  more
University of Nebraska: Investors With Purpose Emphasizes Humanity, Connection in Investing
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 Investors With Purpose emphasizes humanity, connection in investing By Nina Kudlacz | Business Twenty-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have joined the seventh class of the Investors With Purpose program in the College of Business. The students are learning about investing and wealth management while building connections with industry professionals. Selected through an ap  more
University of Nebraska: Smith Finds His Compositional Voice in the Alaskan Wilderness
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 Smith finds his compositional voice in the Alaskan wilderness By Kathe Andersen, Fine and Performing Arts For three days, Comet Smith had no music notation software, no phone and no Wi-Fi. Instead, he found himself in Denali National Park and Preserve, surrounded by mountains, wind, wildlife and something perhaps even more powerful for a composer: silence. Smith, a senior music compo  more
UW-Platteville agribusiness instructor to co-lead financial course at dairy meetings
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Platteville campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Platteville agribusiness instructor to co-lead financial course at dairy meetings * A UW-Platteville agribusiness professor is set to co-lead a financial seminar at a dairy meeting in Green Bay next month. Dr. Kevin Bernhardt and negotiation expert Linda Swindling will run the "Nail the Financials and Negotiations" at the Professional Dairy Producers' Dairy Management Instit  more
UW-Platteville Agribusiness Instructor to Co-lead Financial Course at Dairy Meetings
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville agribusiness instructor to co-lead financial course at dairy meetings October 21, 2026 A UW-Platteville agribusiness professor is set to co-lead a financial seminar at a dairy meeting in Green Bay next month. Dr. Kevin Bernhardt and negotiation expert Linda Swindling will run the "Nail the Financials and Negotiations" at the Professional Dairy Producers' Dairy M  more
Veterans Build Future for Industrial Hemp Production in South Dakota
HURON, South Dakota, Oct. 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release: * * * Veterans Build Future for Industrial Hemp Production in South Dakota * On the 25th anniversary of September 11th John Peterson paused to remember where he was that fateful day. "We were in Guam when 9/11 happened. It was the middle of the night, and I was inside a seawater heat exchanger replacing some parts, when the deck officer yelled over the submarine's loudsp  more
W.Va. State Treasurer Pack Calls for State Tax Relief on Dyed Off-Road Diesel
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Calls for State Tax Relief on Dyed Off-Road Diesel 10/20/2026 Proposal Would Help Ease Rising Fuel Costs for West Virginia Farmers, Loggers and Timber Haulers - State Treasurer Larry Pack is urging state leaders to temporarily suspend state diesel fuel taxes and authorize the use of dyed off-road diesel on public highways, providing much-needed relief to W  more
Wayne State's Online Human Performance and Wellness Master's Ranked No. 3 Nationally for 2027
WAYNE, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- The Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Wayne State's Online Human Performance and Wellness Master's Ranked No. 3 Nationally for 2027 Oct 21, 2026 Recognized for affordability, flexibility, and program quality, Wayne State's online master's program prepares professionals for leadership in human performance and wellness. - Wayne State College has earned national recognition for its online master's degree in Human Performance and Wellness   more