Cornhusker State News

43 people die in Nebraska from heart disease in week ending May 28, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 3, 2022

There were 43 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 10.4% decrease from the previous week.

Seven businesses in Nebraska have more than 1,000 employees in 2019

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 3, 2022

There were seven businesses in Nebraska with more than 1,000 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Nebraska during week ending May 21

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 3, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Nebraska in the week ending May 21, making up less than 17.2% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

Gov. Ricketts to Host “Legislative Wrap-Up” Town Halls in Grand Island and Wahoo

By Press release submission | Jun 3, 2022

Gov. Ricketts to Host “Legislative Wrap-Up” Town Halls in Grand Island and Wahoo.

40 businesses in Nebraska have between 500 and 1,000 employees in 2019

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 2, 2022

There were 40 businesses in Nebraska with between 500 and 1,000 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Nebraska during week ending May 21

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 2, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Nebraska in the week ending May 21, making up less than 17.2% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

56 people die in Nebraska from cancer in week ending May 28, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 2, 2022

There were 56 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 5.1% decrease from the previous week.

Emily Baxter recently graduated from UNK with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry

By Press release submission | Jun 2, 2022

Emily Baxter recently graduated from UNK with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

Sheriff Ken Moody cuts the ribbon

By Press release submission | Jun 2, 2022

Sheriff Ken Moody cuts the ribbon.

16 people die in Nebraska from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 28, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

There were 16 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 14.3% increase over the previous week.

Fuel Analysis: Average Nebraska driver will spend $71.21 more on gas this June

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Nebraska in June is $4.28 per gallon.

VA provides 16.6% more purchase loans in Nebraska for 2020 vs. 2019

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

The number of VA purchase loans in Nebraska for 2020 was 2,785 and totaled $679.8 million.

Nebraska ranked 26th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 5.2% in Q2 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

Nebraska ranked 26th in the nation in the second quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 5.2 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

197 businesses in Nebraska have between 250 and 499 employees in 2019

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

There were 197 businesses in Nebraska with between 250 and 499 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Nebraska ranks 39th in total OASDI beneficiaries in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

There were 357,164 OASDI beneficiaries in Nebraska in 2020, ranking it 39th in the United States, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 with 56 being in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 56 deaths being in Nebraska, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

Week of May 14: 117 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 117 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 14.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Nebraska during week ending May 14

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending May 14, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.