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63 stories published

GroundworkOmaha

Omaha's Mayoral Race Turns on Infrastructure Spending

Candidates are staking out sharply different positions on road maintenance, transit expansion, and how to pay for both.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min

Field & CourtOmaha

Creighton Basketball Faces Tough Nonconference Tests

A demanding early-season schedule will offer an early measure of how this year's roster stacks up against national contenders.

Marcus Deel · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

The PlatteStatewide

Water Managers Respond as Drought Conditions Persist Across the State

Extended dry conditions in several regions have prompted new conservation measures from irrigation districts and municipal utilities alike.

Sarah Boone · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeThe Panhandle

Panhandle Wheat Harvest Brings Mixed Yields This Season

Uneven spring moisture left some Panhandle wheat fields thriving and others well below average.

Tom Hollis · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

NebraskaThe Sandhills

Sandhills Communities Adapt to a Changing Regional Economy

Ranching remains the economic backbone of the Sandhills, but a new generation of business owners is diversifying what these small towns depend on.

Nebraska Meridian Staff · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

After SundownLincoln

Lincoln's Haymarket District Builds a Live Music Scene

A cluster of small venues in the historic Haymarket is giving local and touring musicians more places to play.

Ingrid Solberg · Jul 23, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeOmaha

Omaha Employers Confront a Persistent Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage

Financial and insurance firms in Omaha say they cannot fill technical security roles fast enough, prompting new training partnerships.

Priya Nandakumar · Jul 23, 2026 · 1 min

Open CountryPlatte Valley

The Platte Valley Birding Trail Draws Visitors From Across the Country

A network of viewing sites along the river has turned Central Nebraska into a destination for serious birders during migration season.

Jacob Kinsella · Jul 23, 2026 · 1 min

GroundworkRural Nebraska

Rural Counties Push Back on School Consolidation Bill

A proposal to merge small school districts has drawn opposition from rural communities who say it threatens local identity and access.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 23, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeStatewide

Nebraska Small Businesses Navigate Rising Operating Costs

From insurance premiums to commercial rent, small business owners across the state describe a tightening margin for error.

Maria Reyes · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min

NebraskaGrand Island

The Nebraska State Fair Remains Grand Island's Quiet Economic Engine

Beyond the midway and livestock barns, the annual fair generates a measurable economic ripple across Central Nebraska.

Nebraska Meridian Staff · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min

Well MadeOmaha

Omaha Nail Salons Face New Scrutiny Over Sanitation Standards

State licensing inspections have prompted several Omaha salons to publicly detail their sterilization practices.

Renee Falk · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min