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Population2,018,006 (2025 estimate)
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Nebraska at a Glance
Population2,018,006 (2025 estimate).webp){kind=icon}
CapitalLincoln.webp){kind=icon}
Largest CityOmaha.webp){kind=icon}
Counties93.webp){kind=icon}
Land Area76,815 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
Water Area532 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
StatehoodMarch 1, 1867.webp){kind=icon}
Highest PointPanorama Point · 5,424 ft
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America, one community at a time
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One Nation. Endless Possibilities.
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Nebraska Examiner
Iowa and Nebraska attorneys general, 2 others move to sue OpenAI in state courts
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and counterparts from three other states announced plans Wednesday to sue OpenAI in…
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Stories from every corner of Nebraska.
Iowa and Nebraska attorneys general, 2 others move to sue OpenAI in state courts
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and counterparts from three other states announced plans Wednesday to sue OpenAI in…
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Omaha’s planned $80M public market sprouts from old roots
OMAHA — The $80 million indoor public market being built along downtown Omaha’s riverfront is envisioned as a…
Oct 14, 2026 • 2 min read
In ‘purple’ Legislative District 12, swing-vote Riepe faces Democrat challenger Knorr
LINCOLN — State Sen. Merv Riepe has racked up eight years of service in the Nebraska Legislature, but…
Oct 14, 2026 • 2 min read
Four products still standing in Nebraska chamber’s annual manufacturing contest
LINCOLN — Now down to four contest finalists, voting has opened for the third and final round of this…
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Advocates, Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission continue to clash over agency’s direction
LINCOLN — The tension between voters and the appointed members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has not faded…
Oct 14, 2026 • 2 min readState Symbols & Heritage
Nickname State Motto State Bird State Flower State Tree State Animal
Nebraska Symbols & Heritage
Nebraska’s symbols reflect its landscape, history and agricultural heritage.
The Cornhusker State
A nickname rooted in Nebraska’s agricultural heritage.
Equality Before the Law
Nebraska’s state motto appears on its Great Seal.
Western meadowlark
Nebraska’s official state bird.
Goldenrod
Nebraska’s official state flower.
Cottonwood
Nebraska’s official state tree.
White-tailed deer
Nebraska’s official state mammal.
A State Unlike Any Other
Nebraska brings together cities, agricultural communities and wide-open landscapes. The Missouri River forms its eastern edge, the Platte crosses the state, and the Sandhills shape much of north-central Nebraska. Explore at your own pace, with local businesses and official resources close at hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Nebraska and using this guide.
An independent guide to Nebraska communities, local businesses and useful public resources. Business features include advertising; contact each business directly for current services and availability.
Lincoln is Nebraska’s capital. Omaha is its largest city.
Nebraska has 93 counties. This guide is being built around the communities and businesses in our Nebraska directory.
Visit Visit Nebraska for statewide travel ideas and destination information.
Nebraska Game and Parks provides official information about state parks and outdoor recreation.
Use the National Weather Service and search for your destination. Forecasts vary across Nebraska.
Use the business’s official website or the contact information on its profile. Confirm hours, service area, pricing and availability directly.
No. My Local Guide Nebraska is an independent local guide. Links to official agencies are provided to help you reach the appropriate source.
Population is the U.S. Census Bureau’s July 1, 2025 estimate. Land and water areas are rounded from the 2024 Census Gazetteer. State symbols are documented by the Nebraska Secretary of State; Panorama Point information is from Visit Nebraska.
Follow the official agency link for current requirements, hours and contact details. This directory introduces resources and does not replace information from the responsible organization.
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