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Gov. Rickett Joins NDOT, State and Local partners for Major Announcement: The Lincoln South Beltway is Open to Traffic

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

Governor Pete Ricketts, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Director John Selmer, and other state and local partners gathered to celebrate the opening of the Lincoln South Beltway.

Rowing Hosts 8th Annual 2K Challenge on Jan. 28

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

The Creighton Rowing team continued to build on its best performance in program history, second place at the WCC Championships, as the Bluejays host the 8th Annual 2K Challenge in D.J. Sokol Arena on Saturday, January 28.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 3

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 20, 2022

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Nebraska during week ending December 3?

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 114 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 3.

Connecting Nebraska Through 21st Century Infrastructure

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2022

Soon, I will gather with state and local officials to celebrate the opening of the Lincoln South Beltway.

First Teacher Scholar Academy Student to Graduate in UNO’s December 2022 Grad Ceremony

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2022

Teagan Vaughan will carry more than an elementary education degree across the stage during UNO’s Friday December 2022 commencement ceremonies.

Week of December 3: 100 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 19, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 100 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending December 3.

CHAMBER COFFEE on December 21, 2022

By Press release submission | Dec 19, 2022

Informal networking time. And of course, coffee - the fuel of champions!

You Make A Difference Award

By Press release submission | Dec 19, 2022

Nebraska VR and the Nebraska State Rehabilitation Council presented outgoing Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt with the You Make A Difference Award.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Nebraska during week Dec. 3

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 18, 2022

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week ending December 3 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 18, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 68 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending December 3.

Nebraska: 36 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending December 3

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 17, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 36 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending December 3.

16 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 17, 2022

There were 16 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

21 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 16, 2022

There were 21 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

Online Storytime Live with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on December 19, 2022

By Press release submission | Dec 16, 2022

Join an Omaha Public Library youth services librarian behind the scenes at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a special storytime.

Bluejay Women's Basketball Returns Home Against Drake

By Press release submission | Dec 16, 2022

After playing seven of the first eight games on the road, Creighton women's basketball returns home for three of the next four games

74 people die from diseases of the heart in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 15, 2022

There were 74 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 20.8% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

2020: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in Nebraska?

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 15, 2022

The 10th highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Nebraska was paid by Creighton University, according to Non-Profit Light.

Gov. Ricketts Highlights Efforts to Improve Health Outcomes for Underserved Communities in Nebraska

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2022

Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference to highlight initiatives and organizations working to improve health outcomes for underserved communities in Nebraska.

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