Nebraska lawmakers advance first of two budget bills with no dent in deficit

Appropriations Committee signs off on additional $60 million in cuts, most from Tobacco Settlement Fund

March 11, 2026Updated: March 11, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Grand Island murals highlight student art and community collaboration

Grand Island murals highlight student art and community collaboration

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

Central Platte Natural Resources District requests bids for office building

Central Platte Natural Resources District requests bids for office building

State

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Kimball Library receives $10K grant for accessibility improvements

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety