OMAHA, Nebraska, June 18 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news: College of Saint Mary (CSM) is pleased to announce that it has been honored for the second year in a row for its ongoing commitment to academic excellence and High-Impact Educational Practices by being recognized as a national College of Distinction for 2019-20. "I'm pleased to learn that College of Saint Mary is being recognized as a College of Distinction again this year," says CSM President Dr. Maryanne Stevens  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson issued the following news release: Governor Pete Ricketts and Attorney General Doug Peterson in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation have worked to bring a new important message of help to the I-80 corridor. Every rest area across Nebraska now displays a poster targeted at reaching both victims of human trafficking and those who suspect human trafficking. The "When You Can't Walk Away" message is inspir  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 17 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Traditional wake for Frank LaMere will begin at 6 p.m. Monday till the dawn of Wednesday morning@St Augustine school gym in Winnebago Nebraska. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m.Wednesday at the adjacent Saint Augustine church. We understand many of you will want to send flowers and other items and we ask that you hold on that until final directions from the family. Frank LaMere, a member of the W  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 18 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Pete Ricketts accepted a major economic development award on behalf of the State of Nebraska. Area Development magazine--considered to be the leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation--presented Nebraska with the Silver Shovel Award for 2019. "Today is further proof that Nebraska is one of the best places in America to invest and do business," said  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 20 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on the news that Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Jerry Smith had been killed in a car accident in Morrill County: "Susanne and I mourn the passing of Trooper Smith, and send our deepest condolences to his family. "Our state troopers selflessly put their lives on the line every day. "The loss of Trooper Smith will be felt not only by the Nebraska State Patrol, but by the Panhandle and folks across the   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 18 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on an initiative by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio that proposes to reduce beef consumption by 50 percent and end the use of processed meat in municipal facilities: "Bill de Blasio's war on beef is anti-agriculture and anti-science. "Nebraska's farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists, and they help raise the best beef in the world. "I know the people of New York City enjoy Nebraska  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 19 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement in response to the news that President Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler had finalized the repeal of President Obama's Clean Power Plan: "Thank you to President Trump and Administrator Wheeler for following through on your promise to roll back this job-killing regulation. "The so-called Clean Power Plan was completely unnecessary red tape because Nebraska already wo  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 17 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts; Dannette R. Smith, CEO of the Department of Health and Human Services; and Dr. Matthew Van Patton, director of the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care, presented the inaugural Nebraska Medicaid Provider Awards. The awards recognized three outstanding providers within Heritage Health, Nebraska's Medicaid managed care program. "The inaugural winners of the Ne  more

CHADRON, Nebraska, June 19 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, the Pine Ridge Wild Turkey Hunt Committee announced that its annual autumn turkey hunt will be renamed as The Governor's Pine Ridge Wild Turkey Hunt (Turkey Hunt). Committee Chairman Carl Larsen made the official announcement at the Diplomats event, held at the Holiday Inn Express in Chadron. "We are pleased to once again add the Governor's support and name to this long-held event," said Lar  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 18 -- Tenaska, an independent power producer, issued the following news release: * * * - Construction of Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center Under Way * * * Leading independent energy provider Tenaska closed approximately $302 million in commercial financing today for Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center, a 242-megawatt (MW) wind project now under construction in Nodaway County in northwest Missouri. Since its founding in 1987, Tenaska has raised approximately $16.7 billion  more

FULLERTON, California, June 18 -- California State University's Fullerton Campus issued the following news: With their "Titan XII" formula-style race car, Cal State Fullerton students are gearing up to compete in this summer's Formula SAE in Lincoln, Nebraska. The collegiate competition June 19-22, presented by SAE International (formerly known as Society of Automotive Engineers), is expected to draw 80 teams from the U.S., as well as Brazil, India, Mexico and Canada. This is the 12th year a   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 20 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: Union Pacific recognized 46 companies with its distinguished Pinnacle Award for their dedication to safely transporting chemical products by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments. "Union Pacific is committed to delivering chemical shipments in the safest manner and  more

KEARNEY, Nebraska, June 22 -- The University of Nebraska's Kearney Campus issued the following news: By Todd Gottula Marilyn Hadley of Kearney has accepted an appointment as interim director of the Museum of Nebraska Art. She begins her temporary duties July 1 and will lead the museum through Dec. 31. She replaces Audrey Kauders, who is retiring after 17 years as MONA's director. University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen and MONA Board Chairman Bob Culver announced Hadley's  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 20 -- The University of Nebraska's Lincoln Campus issued the following news release: Private donors with a desire to invest in the student learning experience have made it possible for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to move forward with a $22.5 million renovation and redevelopment of the C.Y. Thompson Library on East Campus. Gifts to the University of Nebraska Foundation for this privately funded project include a leadership contribution from Husker alumni and phila  more