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.
- 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.
- City of Beatrice
A city clerk explains how meeting notices, agendas, packets, resolutions, ordinances and minutes are prepared, published and filed before and after each meeting.
- State Court Administrator
Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court marked four graduations July 10, 2026, at the Madison County Courthouse, the first ceremony led by Judge Ryan Stover.
- Nebraska Community Foundation
Howells residents support local projects through an unrestricted endowment and legacy gifts, building a lasting source of funding for community needs.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
UNL and Iowa State are core partners in RuralSTAMINA, an NSF-funded effort to grow the regional bioeconomy, advance biomanufacturing and build a rural workforce.
Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court marked four graduations July 10, 2026, at the Madison County Courthouse, the first ceremony led by Judge Ryan Stover.
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Media advisory announcing a Platte County Problem-Solving Court graduation on July 31, 2026, in Columbus, Nebraska, recognizing completion of intensive treatment.
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Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court will hold a graduation and celebration Aug. 10, 2026, in Wilber, recognizing completion of intensive treatment and supervision.
Howells residents support local projects through an unrestricted endowment and legacy gifts, building a lasting source of funding for community needs.
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T Street and Pine Street in Omaha will close to through traffic starting July 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. for MUD utility and water main break work lasting up to 10 days.
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July 14, 2026 traffic alert: one-day flagger operations and lane shifts on South 168th, Pacific, and North 42nd streets in Omaha starting at 9 a.m.
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Omaha announces temporary lane and flagger-controlled restrictions on Blondo Street, Ames Avenue, South 84th Street, and South 159th Avenue in July 2025–26.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
UNL and Iowa State are core partners in RuralSTAMINA, an NSF-funded effort to grow the regional bioeconomy, advance biomanufacturing and build a rural workforce.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
Gage County has received a $22.7 million federal BUILD grant to improve roads and bridges, marking a key achievement for Nebraska's Infrastructure Hub. The project aims to enhance transportation safety and support local agriculture.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Nebraska and Iowa partners will use $15M in NSF Engines funding to build a rural bioeconomy hub, advancing biomanufacturing innovation and workforce development.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
University of Nebraska–Lincoln joins Iowa State and partners in RuralSTAMINA, an NSF-funded effort to grow the regional bioeconomy and rural workforce.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
The Nebraska Department of Transportation will hold public meetings on July 28 and 30 to discuss plans to expand U.S. Highway 77 from two lanes to a four-lane expressway in Saunders and Dodge counties. Construction could begin in spring 2029 with completion by fall 2033.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
Omaha announces July 13, 2026, lane restrictions and closures on West Dodge Road, Dodge Street, Military Avenue, and South 17th Street for repair and utility work.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
Omaha announces July 13, 2026 street closures and lane restrictions on South 84th, Pacific and Bob Boozer, Cass, and North 40th streets for repair and utility work.
- State Court Administrator
The Nebraska Supreme Court will travel over 600 miles to visit 16 courthouses during its Aug. 10-12 summer tour, coinciding with Nebraska Trial Court Week.
- Lewis Central Community School District
Lewis Central parents of students in grades 7-12 must register in Bound for 2026-27 Titan activities, including physicals, schedules, tickets and passes.
- Southeast Community College
Southeast Community College earned Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification for meeting all 10 criteria supporting working parents, caregivers, and families.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Study of the 2023 Rolling Fork, Mississippi, tornado shows social media’s value and persistent gaps in reaching rural, transient and underserved communities.
- Nebraska Community Foundation
Hayley Sliva reflects on returning to Shickley as a hometown intern, emphasizing community support, youth involvement, and hopes for Greater Nebraska’s future.