Nebraska launches Workforce Pell program, expanding federal aid for short-term job training
Metropolitan Community College is among the first schools in the nation offering eligible programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers
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Nebraska State Patrol adds K-9 partners Phoenix and RJ for road patrol duty
Two K-9 partners have recently completed their Nebraska State Patrol certification and been added to its public service dog unit for road patrol.
Top-100 prospect Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska football's 2027 class
Nebraska football concluded its strong month of June recruiting with a post-Fourth of July holiday bang of a commit.
Pryce Sandfort recovering from surgery, turning focus to Nebraska basketball season ahead
Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort bypassed the NBA draft to return to the Huskers. Motivated by second-round feedback and a desire to improve further following recent hernia surgery recovery.
Older and disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts
Thousands of rural Nebraskans depend on area transit services to run errands, make doctor appointments and stay connected. But amid a statewide funding crisis, some are considering cutting services.
A Nebraska photographer rode his bike from Texas to Canada. He did it for the cranes
Renowned nature photographer Mike Forsberg and a leading crane scientist biked the Central Flyway migratory route for science — and to promote conservation efforts for the endangered whooping crane.
Papillion Mayor David Black on new Scooter's facility
Nebraska-based Scooter’s Coffee continues its fast growth by launching a third distribution center in the Omaha area, where the operation nearing 1,000 nationwide stores was born.
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 underway to establish a Nebraska Working People P...
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.
Omaha dental school gets $4.6M nibble of $50B federal rural health fund
Omaha's Creighton University has announced it will get a $4.6 million nibble out of the $50 billion federal rural health program fund.
Nebraska-grown, nationally-known Scooter’s Coffee to add $40M local facility
The Nebraska-grown, nationally-known Scooter's Coffee enterprise is adding a $40 million distribution center in its home state.
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 water is loaded with nitrates from industrial hog fa...
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 housing problems.
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 housing problems.
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 energy drinks.
Trump targeted an international food aid program. An effort to save it could hurt its mission
President Trump has tried to kill Food for Peace – the nation’s leading international food aid program. Farm state legislators restarted it at the USDA, and pending legislation would keep it there perman...
Two Bennington students win National History Day award, get project in Library of Congress
Two middle school students from Bennington brought home an award from the National History Day competition this summer. They are also leaving their mark with a video of their performance being preserved in t...
Looking to grill out this Fourth of July? A shrinking U.S. cattle herd is driving up beef prices
The U.S. contains the fewest cattle since 1951, which is pushing beef prices up. Expanding the herd has been complicated for ranchers, however.
A Venezuelan man was accused of attempting to choke an ICE officer to death in Bellevue. Bystander video te...
Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco was referred to by DHS as a “criminal illegal alien” and a “known Tren de Aragua terrorist.” The agency said he “violently attacked an ICE agent” by slamming her head into...
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 America’s time capsule.
Records show dozens of petition circulators “harassing” Nebraskans
Records obtained from the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office show a growing concern among Nebraskans in the months leading up to the July 2 deadline to submit petition signatures.
Nebraskan accused in plot to kill president blossomed in college before troubling turn, friends say
Not long ago, he was in a college honor society and gave campus tours to prospective UNK students. But hidden from public view, he was growing unhinged in private chats, friends say. Recent messages viewed b...
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 semiquincentennial is no different. Celebrations have been direct...
Nebraska U ranks in top 9% worldwide for agriculture and natural resources education
AI assisted with this article. All content is reviewed, edited, and approved by our editorial staff before publishing. LINCOLN, Neb. – (June 30, 2026) – The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has secure...