SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 25 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Building on a transformative 15-year partnership, ALLO Communications and Calix successfully conduct 50G PON trial in Lincoln, Nebraska, laying the groundwork for compelling and scalable broadband experiences for business and residential subscribers that open new revenue streams and drive growth * * * Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) reaffirmed the power of i  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Creighton University issued the following news: In an-ever changing world, Creighton University is adapting to create the best possible experience for its students. It's this emphasis on the holistic student experience that encourages Bluejays to stay at Creighton and graduate as future leaders. Across the nation, private four-year institutions retain 79% of students from their first year of college to their second year (National Student Clearinghouse Research Cent  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell announced Monday that he opposes efforts to change how the state allocates its electoral votes before the upcoming 2024 election. This decision weakens a push by former President Donald Trump and his allies to shift Nebraska to a winner-take-all system, which could help block Vice President Kamala Harris's path to the White House. Dr. Casey Burgat has started a broader discussion  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen addressed the newly formed Committee on Pacific Conflict, which held its inaugural meeting this morning. The group, formed through passage of LB1300, has the responsibility of identifying potential risks to the state that might emanate from China in the event of a conflict in the Pacific Theater. Nebraska is the first state in the nation to enact such a committee for this purpose.   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen has signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Sioux County for the Bronco Fire near Crawford. The fire, which started Sept. 18, has burned more than 1,000 acres. Latest reports indicate it is nearly contained. The written proclamation follows verbal authorization by the Governor allowing the state adjutant general to activate emergency plans and resources necessary t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding a special session to restore winner-take-all prior to the 2024 presidential election: "My team and I have worked relentlessly to secure a filibuster-proof 33-vote majority to get winner-take-all passed before the November election. Given everything at stake for Nebraska and our country, we have left every inch o  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors calling for passage of legislation in the U.S. Senate reinforcing Jewish civil rights. The unified message comes ahead of the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israeli and American citizens. The letter draws attention to the recent deaths of hostages and the dozens more still held captive, as well as the rising acts of antisemitism i  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 27 -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: Congratulations to Baird Holm Partner Scott S. Moore, who has been elected to serve as the Children's Respite Care Center (CRCC)'s Board of Directors Vice President! As Vice President of the board, Scott will support CRCC in their dedication to boosting the growth of children through innovative care that prioritizes physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual wellbeing. Learn more about CRCC HERE (https://crccom  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 26 -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: We are pleased to announce that Baird Holm Partner Vickie Ahlers has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Her extensive experience in health care law will be invaluable as she supports the Foundation's mission to create life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Congratulations, Vickie! Learn more about the Foundation HERE (https://wish.or  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 26 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Joan Barnes, University Libraries The Nebraska Digital Newspaper Project received new funding of $304,870 for the National Digital Newspaper Program from the National Endowment for the Humanities in the latest round of grant awards. The national program grants awarded in nine states will support the ongoing digitization of newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 for inclusion in the Library of Congress'  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: A recent series of electric vehicle crash tests conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Midwest Roadside Safety Facility was featured in a Sept. 18 CBS News story. The first-of-their-kind tests suggest that current guardrails and traffic barriers are ill-equipped to handle electric vehicles, which tend to be heavier and have a lower center of gravity than their gas-powered counterparts. On J  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 26 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Nearly two dozen teachers, curriculum specialists and aspiring educators visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sept. 19 for an evening of learning and fellowship during the Holocaust Education In-service, held in the Nebraska Union. Beth Dotan, research assistant professor in the Harris Center for Judaic Studies, led the in-service, along with staf  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Digital twins are revolutionizing a range of industries, from manufacturing to health care to ride-hail services like Uber. Virtual replicas of supply chains, vehicle parts, traffic routes and beyond enable companies to rapidly innovate and adapt. * * * By Tiffany Lee, Research and Innovation Now, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln plant scientist is leading the way in bringing the technology to the a  more