Entrepreneurship director Amy Jurgens builds trust teaching UPWARD program students in a carceral setting, helping them see hope and business opportunities.
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- Columbus Area United Way
Columbus Area United Way’s Bridgebuilder Dinner honored leadership donors whose gifts power vital services for one in four local residents and support a $1 million goal.
- Southeast Community College
Formerly incarcerated Omaha resident Jessica Whittaker used SCC’s UPWARD CDL program to rebuild her life and now drives a city bus in the community she once harmed.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Thousands of students will arrive at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Aug. 16-19 for Move-In 2026, with Memorial Stadium serving as the central curbside check-in hub.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
A $30 million expansion of The Salvation Army North Corps in Omaha, supported by a $3 million state grant, adds kitchen, chapel, gym, and family services space.
- Nebraska School Activities Association
NSAA has released classifications for the 2026 fall season, including boys tennis, cross country, girls golf, softball, and volleyball, with an opt-up deadline of July 30.
- Wayne State College
Wayne State beach volleyball was named the 2026 AVCA Division II Beach Team Academic Champion with a 3.74 GPA and posted a 12-8 record for its fifth straight winning season.
Entrepreneurship director Amy Jurgens builds trust teaching UPWARD program students in a carceral setting, helping them see hope and business opportunities.
Columbus Area United Way’s Bridgebuilder Dinner honored leadership donors whose gifts power vital services for one in four local residents and support a $1 million goal.
Formerly incarcerated Omaha resident Jessica Whittaker used SCC’s UPWARD CDL program to rebuild her life and now drives a city bus in the community she once harmed.
Thousands of students will arrive at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Aug. 16-19 for Move-In 2026, with Memorial Stadium serving as the central curbside check-in hub.
A $30 million expansion of The Salvation Army North Corps in Omaha, supported by a $3 million state grant, adds kitchen, chapel, gym, and family services space.
A city clerk explains how meeting notices, agendas, packets, resolutions, ordinances and minutes are prepared, published and filed before and after each meeting.
Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court marked four graduations July 10, 2026, at the Madison County Courthouse, the first ceremony led by Judge Ryan Stover.
Howells residents support local projects through an unrestricted endowment and legacy gifts, building a lasting source of funding for community needs.
NSAA has released classifications for the 2026 fall season, including boys tennis, cross country, girls golf, softball, and volleyball, with an opt-up deadline of July 30.
Wayne State beach volleyball was named the 2026 AVCA Division II Beach Team Academic Champion with a 3.74 GPA and posted a 12-8 record for its fifth straight winning season.
Wayne State College volleyball earned its 24th straight AVCA Team Academic Award with a 3.66 GPA in 2025-26 and posted a 27-5 record with an NSIC title.
The National High School Finals Rodeo returns to Lincoln July 19-25, drawing over 1,800 contestants and 100,000 fans and delivering millions in local economic impact.
Wayne State College thrower Jaxson Ninete earned third-team CSC Academic All-America honors after a standout season in the hammer throw and a 3.96 GPA.
Wayne State women's golf placed four on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team, led by repeat honoree Saffire Sayre, capping a historic NSIC title season.
Profile of Falls City native Charles Abbey, the first Nebraskan in Major League Baseball, tracing his rise with the Washington Senators, decline, and later life.
Chase County and Kearney Catholic earn Class C titles, while Dundy County Stratton sweeps Class D as Nebraska prep athletes set multiple state and meet records.
Hometown intern Natalie Tietjen shares why she returned to Byron, Nebraska, reflecting on community support, belonging and hopes for the town’s future.
Hometown Intern Amelia Hakl reflects on returning to Spencer, Nebraska, sharing what she learned, her sense of belonging, and hopes for her community’s future.
Tuxedo Park in Crete, Nebraska offers RV camping, athletic fields, playgrounds, Saline County Fairgrounds, Blue River Raceway and historic Chautauqua features.
Historical marker text recounts how Pibel Lake in Wheeler County, Nebraska, developed from an 1897 irrigation claim into a popular recreation area and Bible camp.
Learn practical ways to choose positivity, find daily inspiration, care for your health, stop comparing yourself to others, and practice gratitude and giving back.
Plan your Star City Pride 2026 weekend in downtown Lincoln with Pride in the Park, the Star City Pride Parade, the Rainbow Rewind festival, and Brunch on the Square.
Explore ways to give back on a budget, from donating blood, plasma, hair, belongings and organs to volunteering your time with nonprofits in your community.
Learn practical ways to support charities on a budget, from volunteering and teaching skills to donating goods, fundraising, and giving blood or becoming a donor.