U.S. Supreme Court lets Nebraska-Colorado South Platte River, Perkins County Canal case proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Nebraska’s claims about whether Colorado has violated the century-old South Platte River Compact.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Crofton 14-Under Team 2-1 On First Day Of State Softball
HASTINGS, Neb. — Crofton bounced back from a second-round setback to beat the West Point Diamonds 13-3 in the Nebraska State Class C 14-Under Softball Tour...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Softball: Crofton 14-Under Team Stays Alive At State
HASTINGS, Neb. — Crofton earned a second straight walk-off win, as Camry Michael’s double scored Grace Morrison for the winning run of a 4-3 decision ove...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Op-ed: Think government fraud in Nebraska doesn't affect you? Check your wallet
In a World-Herald op-ed, Nebraska Auditor Mike Foley writes about the cost to Nebraska taxpayers of government fraud.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary
A grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety is helping KPD to increase staffing during the celebration, Capt. Kevin Thompson said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games
In the 41st Cornhusker State Games, more than 7,000 participants competed in 73 sports. The games, which took place at more than 70 venues across Nebraska, r...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Elderly, disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts.
Rising costs and stagnant funding have created a crisis for Nebraska’s rural transit agencies, which primarily serve disabled, elderly and impoverished res...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Party fever: Another political party is gathering signatures to get on Nebraska’s ballot
A party that wants to put Americans and Nebraskans first is collecting signatures to secure a ballot line ahead of the November election. A similar effort is...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
OPINION: Nebraskans can hold polluters accountable through federal law
Many Nebraska families depend on private wells and small community systems for drinking, cooking, bathing and raising healthy kids. But for too many, that wa...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
No longer affordable: Nebraskans say rent costs are a major stressor
Rent prices in Nebraska have increased 29% over the last seven years, and experts say wages are not keeping up. Nebraskans are finding temporary fixes to ho...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
No longer affordable: Nebraskans say rent costs are a major stressor
Rent prices in Nebraska have increased 29% over the last seven years, and experts say wages are not keeping up. Nebraskans are finding temporary fixes to hou...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska to drop SNAP restrictions on soda after court ruling
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it is working with retailers in the state to remove the restrictions on soda and ener...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Here’s what Nebraska submitted for America’s 250th anniversary time capsule
The Nebraska State Historical Society Commission and the Nebraska Semi quincentennial Commission selected the items that will represent the state inside Amer...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska’s Independence Day City Prepares
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – Every year nearly 40,000 visitors head to Seward. Celebrations fill the city on July 4 every year since 1868 and this semiquincentenn...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Respect Nebraska Voters Turns in 186,000 Signatures
Courtesy: Respect Nebraska VotersLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – On July 2, the Respect Nebraska Voters campaign turned in more than 186,000 signatures. The petitio...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Two People Arrested and Charged in Connection to Laser Strike on an Airplane
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) plane was struck by a laser on Tuesday, July 1. Two people have been arrested in connection with the s...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Federal disaster declaration approved for Nebraska after historic spring wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Nebraska to boost recovery efforts for communities impacted by severe wildfires from Mar...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Father, son preserve history of Blue River Cattle Trail in Seward County
Dwaine and Tom Fosler are working to bring official recognition to a little-known piece of Nebraska history: the Blue River Cattle Trail.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska moving to lift SNAP restrictions on soda and energy drinks after court ruling
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of lifting restrictions on soda and energy drinks after a recent ruling.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Crofton 14-Under Team 2-1 On First Day Of State Softball
HASTINGS, Neb. — Crofton bounced back from a second-round setback to beat the West Point Diamonds 13-3 in the Nebraska State Class C 14-Under Softball Tour...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Softball: Crofton 14-Under Team Stays Alive At State
HASTINGS, Neb. — Crofton earned a second straight walk-off win, as Camry Michael’s double scored Grace Morrison for the winning run of a 4-3 decision ove...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Op-ed: Think government fraud in Nebraska doesn't affect you? Check your wallet
In a World-Herald op-ed, Nebraska Auditor Mike Foley writes about the cost to Nebraska taxpayers of government fraud.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary
A grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety is helping KPD to increase staffing during the celebration, Capt. Kevin Thompson said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games
In the 41st Cornhusker State Games, more than 7,000 participants competed in 73 sports. The games, which took place at more than 70 venues across Nebraska, r...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Elderly, disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts.
Rising costs and stagnant funding have created a crisis for Nebraska’s rural transit agencies, which primarily serve disabled, elderly and impoverished res...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Party fever: Another political party is gathering signatures to get on Nebraska’s ballot
A party that wants to put Americans and Nebraskans first is collecting signatures to secure a ballot line ahead of the November election. A similar effort is...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
U.S. Supreme Court lets Nebraska-Colorado South Platte River, Perkins County Canal case proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Nebraska’s claims about whether Colorado has violated the century-old South Platte River Compact.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
OPINION: Nebraskans can hold polluters accountable through federal law
Many Nebraska families depend on private wells and small community systems for drinking, cooking, bathing and raising healthy kids. But for too many, that wa...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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