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'It is so wrong': Protesters urge Gov. Pillen to reverse course on ICE facility in McCook

A couple hundred protesters gathered outside the gates of the Nebraska governor's mansion on Friday afternoon, voicing their ...

Nebraska’s ICE facility ‘symbolic’ of state’s support for immigration enforcement push

The detention center's name and memes surrounding it are part of a broader White House effort to persuade migrants to leave ...
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Gov. Jim Pillen celebrates Nebraska Hydropower Day at Kingsley Dam in Ogallala

Pillen and others asked that Nebraskan’s recognize Nebraska Hydropower Day on Sunday, Aug. 24, to “celebrate the enduring ...
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Pillen issues disaster declaration for SE Nebraska counties

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has issued a disaster declaration for 23 counties from severe storms that impacted the state ...

EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Pillen details what he expects from new ICE facility

MADDIE AUGUSTINE SPOKE WITH CONGRESSMAN ADRIAN SMITH, WHO AGREES THE FACILITY IS A POSITIVE STEP. FIRST, JIM PILLEN TALKED ...

Gov. Pillen answers questions about ICE center coming to McCook

On Tuesday, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans for a detention facility in McCook to be used to house ICE arrests. 16th ...
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Gov. Pillen declares disaster for 23 NE counties after August storms

Governor Jim Pillen has declared a disaster for 23 counties in Nebraska following severe thunderstorms that struck the state from August 8 to 11, 2025. The stor ...
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Pillen says market for sustainable aviation fuel brings excitement for Nebraska agriculture

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is touting Nebraska’s position in the growing market for producing sustainable aviation fuel.

Nebraska State Fair kicks off with ceremony, state leaders

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair opened Friday with a ceremony at the fairgrounds at Fonner Park in Grand ...