Quantcast

Cornhusker State News

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Cornhusker State News Reports News

Medium apwfkt9sdn21g16sytuoweicmc7s

VA provides 535 home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 26, 2025

There were 535 VA home purchase loans issued in Nebraska in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $166.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium b4o3dea0g6hnytq72r7z0clsiqr3

Senator Ricketts introduces bipartisan bill targeting Chinese global arms sales

By H. K. Huber | Jul 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced new legislation, the Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit while Thwarting Weapons Imports from Chinese Entities (THINK TWICE) Act of 2025.

Medium 3vkz2xaxtil7k8c4i9qa3tpavz1n

Fischer advances over $60M for Nebraska infrastructure and firefighting projects

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has advanced more than $60 million in funding for infrastructure and firefighting projects throughout Nebraska.

Medium 3vkz2xaxtil7k8c4i9qa3tpavz1n

Fischer advances over $18 million for Nebraska water infrastructure projects

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of more than $18 million in funding for water infrastructure projects across Nebraska.

Medium b4o3dea0g6hnytq72r7z0clsiqr3

Ricketts outlines impact of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on Nebraska workers and families

By H. K. Huber | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed Nebraska media during his weekly press call, focusing on the One Big Beautiful Bill and its intended impact on families in the state. “Nebraska is what America is supposed to be,” said Ricketts. “We...

Medium b4o3dea0g6hnytq72r7z0clsiqr3

Ricketts introduces bipartisan bill aiming to streamline federal oversight on rural home building

By H. K. Huber | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced the Streamlining Rural Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at making rural housing development more efficient.

Medium apwfkt9sdn21g16sytuoweicmc7s

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Nebraska declines from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $311,296, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium b4o3dea0g6hnytq72r7z0clsiqr3

Ricketts, King introduce bipartisan bill aimed at improving veteran health record sharing

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Angus King (I-ME) have introduced the Coordinating and Aligning Records to Improve and Normalize Governance (CARING) for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025.

Medium n6ziangzkwxey6ua1fjliq4v77fo

Grand jury returns indictments against 31 defendants across Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 23, 2025

The United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska, Lesley A. Woods, has announced that a federal Grand Jury returned 30 unsealed indictments charging 31 defendants in July 2025.

Medium b4o3dea0g6hnytq72r7z0clsiqr3

Ricketts urges Europe not to delay UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear program

By H. K. Huber | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed the Senate floor today, calling on European allies to resist what he described as Iran’s threats and delaying tactics in upcoming negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.

Medium n6ziangzkwxey6ua1fjliq4v77fo

Nebraska man receives over ten years for distributing fentanyl analogue

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 23, 2025

Larry D. Moss, a 22-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced in federal court on July 23, 2025, for distributing a fentanyl analogue.

Medium rdm0ilavaxmgkap2eokfk4o3sn0e

2025: Measles cases in Nebraska up as of week ending July 19

By D. U. Schwartz | Jul 22, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending July 12.

Medium 3vkz2xaxtil7k8c4i9qa3tpavz1n

Senator Fischer questions transportation leaders on electric vehicle contributions to highway fund

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned transportation leaders about whether electric vehicles (EVs) should contribute to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF).

Medium molsen

Air force employee admits guilt in conspiracy over classified info disclosure

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 21, 2025

A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transmit classified national defense information via a foreign online dating platform.

Medium molsen

North Platte man receives 27-year sentence for role in drug conspiracy

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 21, 2025

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods has announced the sentencing of Guadalupe Ramirez, 40, from North Platte, Nebraska.

Medium molsen

Aggravated felon sentenced for illegal reentry into United States

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 21, 2025

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the sentencing of Adrian Barron-Valdez, 47, originally from Mexico, for reentering the country after being removed due to an aggravated felony conviction.

Medium e8ck7xzd8akkybhrixsrjdiip5w2

Nebraska receives $103.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 20, 2025

The VA issued 311 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium steve

League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Fischer and Ricketts should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and Senator Pete Ricketts to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.

Medium 3vkz2xaxtil7k8c4i9qa3tpavz1n

Fischer advances over $9 million in federal funds for Nebraska safety projects

By H. K. Huber | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she has advanced more than $9 million in funding for several Nebraska safety initiatives.

Medium 3vkz2xaxtil7k8c4i9qa3tpavz1n

Fischer secures $5 million for Nebraska university research initiatives

By H. K. Huber | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she has advanced $5 million in funding for Nebraska’s research institutions.