Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

After losing his own job, Rashid Kassim now helps former employees find new opportunities.

June 16, 2026Updated: June 16, 2026

By Peter Rice

State

Funding for 525-pound I-80 drug bust traced back to northeast Nebraska foundation

5 hrs 48 mins ago

Otoe County hears nuclear report

5 hrs 55 mins ago

Jefferson County board insists PWF Road project still in the pipeline

7 hrs 17 mins ago

Gordon considers temporary ban on fireworks sales, use

8 hrs 20 mins ago

PlantNebraska returns to Fairbury Cemetery to help replace some trees destroyed by storms

9 hrs 21 mins ago

Norfolk water report turns heads

9 hrs 30 mins ago

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC