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

Former Hastings Daycare Employee Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charges

Nebraska Wind Sculpture rededicated in Kearney for 50th anniversary of I-80 art project

Fire destroys Grand Island home, kills 5 cats

Birthing Barn Inspires Nebraska’s Next Generation

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

Danny Van Ranken named next CEO of Kearney Regional Medical Center

State

Burglaries and thefts land Beatrice man in prison

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

Regional

Former Hastings Daycare Employee Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charges

Nebraska Wind Sculpture rededicated in Kearney for 50th anniversary of I-80 art project

Fire destroys Grand Island home, kills 5 cats

Birthing Barn Inspires Nebraska’s Next Generation

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

Danny Van Ranken named next CEO of Kearney Regional Medical Center

State

Burglaries and thefts land Beatrice man in prison

City of Kimball enters partnership with Trusted Community Development for economic development, LB840 support

Nebraska Wind Sculpture rededicated in Kearney for 50th anniversary of I-80 art project

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

Fairbury man sentenced to 36 to 40 years for possession of child pornography

NTIA announces new round of broadband funding

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

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

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