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63 stories published

LongitudeRural Nebraska

Rural Nebraska Deserves a Seat at the Housing Policy Table

State housing conversations keep defaulting to Omaha and Lincoln's problems, even though rural towns face a housing shortage of their own.

Deborah Lindqvist · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min

The PlatteWestern Nebraska

Groundwater Levels Raise New Concerns Along the Ogallala Aquifer

Long-term monitoring data shows uneven declines across western Nebraska, prompting calls for more coordinated management.

Sarah Boone · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

Field & CourtCentral Nebraska

A Central Nebraska Volleyball Powerhouse Keeps Rolling

A Grand Island-area high school program continues its run as one of the state's most consistent volleyball contenders.

Marcus Deel · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

GroundworkStatewide

Nebraska Election Officials Prepare New Ballot Security Measures

County clerks across the state are rolling out updated ballot tracking and audit procedures ahead of the next election cycle.

Nebraska Meridian Staff · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeStatewide

Nebraska Farmland Values Rise as Generational Transition Accelerates

As older farmers retire, land is changing hands at a pace that is reshaping ownership patterns across the state.

Tom Hollis · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

Open CountryThe Panhandle

A Hiker's Guide to Chadron State Park

Nebraska's oldest state park offers pine-covered buttes and trail options for every skill level.

Jacob Kinsella · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min

NebraskaThe Panhandle

Panhandle Towns Navigate Population Decline Alongside New Investment

Even as some Panhandle communities shrink, new energy and agricultural investment is reshaping what remains.

Claire Osborne · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeStatewide

Nebraska State Agencies Modernize Aging Software Systems

A multi-year technology upgrade effort is replacing decades-old systems across several state departments.

Priya Nandakumar · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min

The PlatteEastern Nebraska

Eastern Nebraska Communities Continue Flood Recovery Efforts

Levee repairs and floodplain buyout programs remain ongoing years after major flooding along the Missouri and Elkhorn rivers.

Sarah Boone · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min

Well MadeGrand Island

Grand Island Fitness Studios See Steady Membership Growth

Boutique fitness studios are expanding in Grand Island, drawing members who want more personalized attention than big-box gyms offer.

Renee Falk · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min

After SundownNorfolk

Norfolk's Community Theater Celebrates Its Fiftieth Season

A volunteer-run playhouse marks fifty years of continuous productions in northeast Nebraska.

Ingrid Solberg · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeNorth Platte

North Platte's Rail Freight Hub Undergoes Quiet Modernization

Upgrades to one of the country's largest rail classification yards are reshaping local logistics employment.

Maria Reyes · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min