Former President Barack Obama hopes his newly opened center will affirm 'how precious our democracy really is'

Former President Barack Obama hopes his newly opened center will affirm 'how precious our democracy really is'

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

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State

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

2 hrs 44 mins ago

Nebraska Attorney General sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

2 hrs 45 mins ago

DHS says Nebraska suspect in alleged White House attack plot was DACA recipient after visa overstay

4 hrs 7 mins ago

Six-figure CAFO fee could cause constitutional problems

4 hrs 35 mins ago

Fire personnel begin leaving South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%

4 hrs 46 mins ago

Norfolk appoints longtime community member as new finance officer

4 hrs 48 mins ago

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

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