The Great Nebraska Stampede

From May 1 to September 30, participants can visit 70 unique stops grouped into 10 quirky themed categories like “Lactose Tolerant” (cheese and dairy), “Her Way” (women-owned businesses), “America’s Artland” (arts scene and creative districts) and “Lasso …

Nebraska Rocks

The Nebraska State Quarter showcases not an agrarian scene, but an oxen-pulled covered wagon carrying pioneers and passing Chimney Rock – debatably the state’s most recognizable landmark. Settlers traveling west on the Oregon, California and Mormon trails …

Spartan Investment Group makes first self-storage acquisitions in Nebraska

Spartan Investment Group closed on a duo of existing facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska. Totaling 78,402 net rentable square feet and 665 units, these acquisitions mark the first Nebraska-based properties in the firm’s portfolio.  Each property is …

New Nebraska Law center tackles rural attorney shortage, expands support for children

University of Nebraska College of Law has launched the Nebraska Children’s Justice and Legal Advocacy Center, providing legal support for children and families while addressing the shortage of attorneys in rural communities across the state. The center …

Nebraska hospitals brace for long-term impacts of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With the “Big Beautiful Bill” heading to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature, the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) is highlighting the long-term impacts it could have on hospitals across the state. The U.S. House of …

Nebraska State Patrol Slows Speeders In I-80 Work Zone

In the days leading up to the Independence Day holiday weekend, the Nebraska State Patrol conducts a special enforcement effort in a construction zone. Wednesday morning, troopers focused on speeding in the Interstate 80 construction zone just west of …

Dog at the Central Nebraska Humane Society looking for a furr-ever home

Nebraska federal delegation lockstep on big Trump bill

LINCOLN — Republican leadership on the Hill successfully wrangled enough Senate and House Republicans, including the Nebraska federal delegation, into supporting President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.”  The bill passed the U.S. House along party …

Nebraska, Iowa leaders react to House passing Trump's big tax bill

AT THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS IN DES MOINES. WELL, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS STILL VOTING ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TAX AND SPENDING BILL IN OMAHA. A GROUP OF NEBRASKANS RALLIED AGAINST IT, ENCOURAGING CONGRESSMAN DON BACON TO VOTE NO. KETV NEWSWATCH …

Nebraska Educators Rising Empowers Tomorrow’s Leaders At National Conference

News Release July 3, 2025 Nearly 150 student members, chapter teacher leaders, and adult chaperones from Educators Rising chapters across Nebraska attended the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 26-29, 2025, at Rosen Shingle Creek in …