$40M at stake: Nebraska schools learned this week that almost $40 million earmarked for migrant education, after-school services and student support won’t arrive on July 1 as expected, leaving districts from Omaha to Grand Island scrambling with 2025-26 budgets — find out how districts are coping.
Medicaid cuts threaten closures: Community Hospital in McCook will wind down services at Curtis Medical Center over the coming months amid uncertainty over federal Medicaid funding, with experts warning up to six more rural Nebraska hospitals could shutter if the budget reconciliation bill passes — find out what’s at stake.
Nebraska concerts canceled: A Czech clarinetist’s four scheduled performances in Wilber, Omaha, Lincoln and Fremont were called off after he was detained and sent back from Detroit — find out what went wrong.
Nebraska K-9s gain EMS: A new statewide law effective this week lets EMS crews treat and transport line-of-duty police dogs, backed by civil immunity and canine-specific gear and training — learn what this could mean for K-9 units.
McVeigh joins Hawks Summer League: Former Nebraska guard Jack McVeigh signed with the Atlanta Hawks after Houston declined a qualifying offer, giving him a chance as a 3-point specialist in Las Vegas. The Hawks tip off against the Miami Heat at 3:30 p.m. CT on ESPN2 — find out more.
Ollie’s arrives in Nebraska: The bargain chain opened its first North Omaha store, giving locals a chance to score steep discounts on home goods, snacks and more without a Kansas City trip — find out why shoppers lined up early.
Commanders in Chief exhibit: The Nebraska National Guard Museum in Seward dedicated a new exhibit on the Fourth of July spotlighting Nebraska governors’ roles with artifacts like Bob Kerrey’s Medal of Honor pistol, Governor Ben Nelson’s uniform and a rare Higgins Boat — find out what’s inside.
Nebraska’s postwar transformation: Since WWII, family farms have shrunk as Omaha and Lincoln sprawled, landmark water-rights battles reached the Supreme Court, broad tax overhauls reshaped funding, and economic incentives sparked new industries and farmers — find out how.
Nebraska diaper demand surges: The Nebraska Diaper Bank distributes over 300,000 diapers each month to 5,000 children but is running low on sizes 5 and 6 — find out how you can help.
Southeast Nebraska boosts Narcan access: A third naloxone vending machine has been set up at The Bridge Behavioral Health in Lincoln, joining five city grab-and-go sites and another in Jansen to make life-saving doses easier to find — find out where to pick one up.
Other Nebraska headlines this week
- Nebraska unveiled world’s largest time capsule treasures
- Nebraska kids press DC for diabetes cure
- E. coli detected in central Nebraska lakes
- Nebraska WWII veteran turned 100 July 4
- Nebraska gets dairy facility after 60 years
- Erin Hartley joins Nebraska blood donation effort
- Police recovered loose horse in Northeast Nebraska
