Hallstrom bill encourages public input on tax levies

New law requires 2/3 majority for tax hikes

April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026

By Dan Swanson

State

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

1 hr 20 mins ago

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

1 hr 32 mins ago

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

2 hrs 57 mins ago

Kimball Library receives $10K grant for accessibility improvements

3 hrs 9 mins ago

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

3 hrs 39 mins ago

Six fires burn an estimated 10,000 acres in Cherry County

5 hrs 4 mins ago

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC