Ricketts selects interim Nebraska prisons director

Gov. Pete Ricketts announced Friday that he has selected an interim director to run Nebraska’s prison system when current director Scott Frakes steps down next month.

September 16, 2022Updated: September 16, 2022

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Beatrice School Board approves contracts for middle school principals

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State

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Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

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Caring for the heartbroken

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Sports

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Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

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Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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