Governor not criminally implicated in no-bid contract investigation

The Nebraska Attorney General’s office says a Lincoln Police investigation into Gov. Jim Pillen’s role in awarding a no-bid contract found no criminal wrongdoing involving the governor's office.

October 30, 2026Updated: October 30, 2026

By Michael Shively

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Regional

Kearney trunk-or-treat event draws one of its biggest crowds yet

Kearney entrepreneurs pitch big ideas for share of $8,500

Hastings Police Remind Families to Keep Safety in Mind While Trick-or-Treating

Kearney Area Community Foundation marks 30 years, reaches $100 million in community giving

c marks 30 years, reaches $100 million in community giving

Former Clay County deputy files federal lawsuit alleging retaliation, wrongful firing

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Governor not criminally implicated in no-bid contract investigation

Regional

Kearney trunk-or-treat event draws one of its biggest crowds yet

Kearney entrepreneurs pitch big ideas for share of $8,500

Hastings Police Remind Families to Keep Safety in Mind While Trick-or-Treating

Kearney Area Community Foundation marks 30 years, reaches $100 million in community giving

Former Clay County deputy files federal lawsuit alleging retaliation, wrongful firing

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

State

Lila’s Legend: Is the state’s oldest schoolhouse haunted? We sent two reporters to stay the night and find out

Kearney trunk-or-treat event draws one of its biggest crowds yet

Kearney entrepreneurs pitch big ideas for share of $8,500

Valentine restaurant plans to close Dec. 31

Gordon City Council faces second vacancy in weeks

Governor not criminally implicated in no-bid contract investigation

Sports

Report: Quarterback Anthony Colandrea re-signs with Huskers

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff Recap, Concordia Preview

Coaching staffs announced for 50th Sertoma eight-man football all-star game

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer