Nebraska regents approve $600 million renovation of 103-year-old Memorial Stadium

University of Nebraska regents approved a $600 million overhaul of Memorial Stadium that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and increase revenue potential for the athletic department

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

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Regional

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Grand Island murals highlight student art and community collaboration

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

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

Central Platte Natural Resources District requests bids for office building

State

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Nebraska regents approve $600 million renovation of 103-year-old Memorial Stadium

Regional

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Grand Island murals highlight student art and community collaboration

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

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

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