Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban

Prediction markets let Nebraskans wager on sports and politics from their phones, even though the state still bans online sports betting

March 19, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026

By JEREMY TURLEY/Flatwater Free Press

Regional

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

State

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

Omaha man arrested after pursuit in stolen delivery van on I-80

Narjes takes on City library directorship

Nebraska certifies two new political parties following state Supreme Court ruling

California man faces drug possession, but not distribution charge, after more than 100 grams of meth found near Valentine, 5 pounds found in motel

Steffen retains planning role for Richardson County

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April