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For 80 years Erwin Schopp's photograph has been on display in Plymouth, Neb., and many learned why with the return home of his remains

Nebraska’s Pillen among 17 Republican governors to oppose congressional AI moratorium
LINCOLN — As the federal “one big beautiful bill” continues to move through Congress, one provision related to AI that Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and 16 other Republican governors opposed has been removed, at least for now.

Farmers First: USDA Secretary Rollins unveils first phase of federal agriculture agenda with appearance in Valparaiso
Farmers First: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled the first phase of the Trump administration's "Make Agriculture Great Again" agenda with an appearance at a longstanding small family farm in Valparaiso.

'Our Time to Lead': Doane publicly embarks on most ambitious capital campaign
Doane University is seeking to raise 100 million dollars over five years in what the school is calling the most ambitious capital campaign in its history. And fundraisers say they're already well on their way toward reaching that goal.

Midland, Concordia and Bellevue send squads to 2025 NAIA Softball and Baseball Opening Rounds
The Warriors, Bulldogs and Bruins will represent the state of Nebraska in the 2025 NAIA Softball and Baseball Opening Rounds this week, while three other schools from the GPAC have also made this year's fields.

Project Rise will create new facilities for practices and games on the Crete campus
For years, Crete has shared spaces and facilities with nearby Doane University. Now, Crete Public Schools' Project Rise campaign, formally launched Monday, will help create spaces for Cardinals athletes to call their own home.

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night
Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa is under a Tornado Watch on Thursday, April 17, effective from 5 p.m. CT Thursday through midnight. The potential area of impact includes Jefferson and Gage Counties and many other areas to the north.

Proposed amendment would give Nebraska voters choice to totally eliminate inheritance tax
Nebraska remains one of just five states that inflicts a tax on relatives of the recently deceased. And this month, the state legislature considered a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the inheritance tax altogether.