Nebraska Board Approves Literacy and Preschool Grants Amidst Debate
The State Board of Education approved grants for literacy and preschool expansion, sparking debate on funding priorities.
May 8, 2026
The State Board of Education approved grants for literacy and preschool expansion, sparking debate on funding priorities.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers states Lincoln can’t impose local minimum wage, citing statewide regulation concerns.
Will Wooden, a UNL senior, finds an edge in sports books at WarHorse Casino. Sports betting is legal, but only in-person.
Nebraska baseball head coach Will Bolt discussed $5.5M clubhouse upgrades, enhancing dining, recovery, and locker areas.
Nebraskans express frustration over Legislature defying voter initiatives, influencing this year’s elections and petitions.
Nebraska cattle producers face drought, wildfires, and now an early horn fly threat, warns UNL entomologist Dave Boxler.
Some USDA researchers may move to Nebraska as the Beltsville center closes, potentially boosting local ag research efforts.
Union Omaha’s new 6,500-seat downtown stadium gets $48M tax-increment financing, aiming for a 2028 completion.
A line of Lincolnites gathered at City/County chambers to discuss a $15/hr minimum wage ordinance, with strong support.
As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, Nebraska communities aim for bigger fireworks shows but face funding and staffing challenges.
It may take months to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, delaying vessel passage and affecting oil prices.
