Census: Metro areas gained in Nebraska, rural areas lost

The Omaha and Lincoln areas saw big population gains over the last decade while most rural areas continued to decline

August 12, 2021Updated: August 12, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

Census: Metro areas gained in Nebraska, rural areas lost

Regional

Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County

Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County

Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

Man charged in deadly Grand Island assault waives preliminary hearing

Man charged in deadly Grand Island assault waives preliminary hearing

MLH Emergency Department Getting Minor Renovation

MLH Emergency Department Getting Minor Renovation

Former Hastings Daycare Employee Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charges

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

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

State

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County

Fairbury's Bonham Theatre prepares to celebrate 100th birthday later in September

Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

NDOT announces recommended routes for Husker fans traveling to Saturday’s game

New lawsuit seeks to remove Fairness for Girls petition from Nebraska’s November ballot

Sports

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

'Growing women's sports': Husker Volleyball takes on Chicago

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

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