As Pell grants expand, students see openings to afford short-term job training

Colleges around the country are seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled for short-term job training

August 31, 2026Updated: August 31, 2026

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH

Regional

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fair in memory of Kent Boughton

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fairgrounds for former NCN Chief Forecaster Kent Boughton

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

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

State

Nebraska State Fair law enforcement leans on technology to boost safety

As Pell grants expand, students see openings to afford short-term job training

Regional

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fair in memory of Kent Boughton

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

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

State

Nebraska State Fair law enforcement leans on technology to boost safety

Leyton Schools celebrate T-Mobile $5k grant

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a felony, not a prank

Wetland water conditions better than last year

Drought grazing field tour scheduled near Sidney

Sports

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

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