Four of Nebraska’s largest school districts use debt collectors to go after unpaid lunch tabs

Four large school districts in Nebraska -- Lincoln, Kearney, Columbus and Scottsbluff -- are sending private debt collectors after parents over unpaid student lunch bills.

February 16, 2024Updated: February 16, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Four of Nebraska’s largest school districts use debt collectors to go after unpaid lunch tabs

Regional

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Retired astronaut speaks at Hubble Telescope Exhibit

He's the lone Nebraskan who has spent time in space, and he has done so for nearly half a year, spending over 160 days orbiting the big, blue marble.

Four of Nebraska’s largest school districts use debt collectors to go after unpaid lunch tabs

Regional

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Retired astronaut speaks at Hubble Telescope Exhibit

State

Northeast Community College Board of Directors election results

Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District election results

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Denise Powell makes history with win in Nebraska’s 2nd District

Rep. Don Bacon says Trump’s low favorability, tariffs are making midterms tougher for Republicans

Douglas County reports smooth Election Day, slight shift toward in-person early voting

Sports

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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