FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there's more to the story

President Donald Trump has been highlighting his economic achievements, pointing to record stock market highs and claims of increased hiring, manufacturing, and investment

August 6, 2026Updated: August 6, 2026

By PAUL WISEMAN and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS

Regional

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

Plea agreement reached in Grand Island Monument Advisors fraud case

St. Paul debates future of local policing

Incoming Chamber CEO focused on meeting Kearney businesses

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

State

Rosebud Sioux Tribe votes to suspend tribal president

FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there's more to the story

Regional

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

Plea agreement reached in Grand Island Monument Advisors fraud case

St. Paul debates future of local policing

Incoming Chamber CEO focused on meeting Kearney businesses

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

State

Rosebud Sioux Tribe votes to suspend tribal president

MItch Scheuler is new state Chamber Membership VP

103-year-old Omaha man discovers passion for golf late in life, still chases birdies and beats pals

Panhandle Safety & Wellness Conference set for September 17 at the Gering Civic Center

Youth Running Club wraps up inaugural summer season with track meet

NU Regents to consider 4.25% state budget increase

Sports

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities