What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center is in the spotlight after the civil rights group announced Tuesday that it is the subject of a U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation because of its past use of paid informants

April 21, 2026Updated: April 21, 2026
AP nullBy REBECCA BOONE

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USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

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

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

Hueser Joins UNK Basketball as Assistant Coach

Hueser Joins UNK Basketball as Assistant Coach

Hastings College Hosting Free Children’s Show

Hastings College Hosting Free Children’s Show

Grand Island man pleads not guilty after fight during ICE-related student walkout

Grand Island man pleads not guilty after fight during ICE-related student walkout

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire