Rethinking Nebraska’s school funding: A commission approved by 48 of 49 senators will revisit a funding formula unchanged since 1989 to explore alternatives to property taxes — find out what it could recommend.
Nebraska sues GM, OnStar: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit accusing General Motors and its OnStar unit of selling Nebraskans’ driving data without consent to third parties—then insurance companies—to hike rates or cancel policies — learn what the suit alleges.
Billionaire vs mechanic showdown: Former Omaha labor leader Dan Osborn officially launched his Senate bid against Sen. Pete Ricketts in the 2026 midterms after exploring other offices, promising to champion working people — learn what’s at stake.
Nebraska garden walks bloom: The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum opened eight native-plant showcases in Lincoln this week, with tickets on sale for the Omaha stroll on July 15 — find out how to join.
Cyclists champion disability advocacy: Pi Kappa Phi’s The Ability Experience rolled into Grand Island with 35 riders on their 4,000-mile Journey of Hope to Washington, D.C., raising awareness for people with disabilities — find out where they’re headed next.
Biggest recruit class in five years: The Nebraska State Patrol welcomed 23 new recruits this week as it works to fill more than 60 vacancies statewide — learn what this means for patrol staffing.
Kearney’s final good life district: The state has designated 200 acres around the SportsPlex as its fifth and last tax-funded development zone, paving the way for new retail, restaurants and attractions — find out what’s planned.
Agriculture under cyber siege: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen went to Washington, D.C. as USDA rolled out its National Farm Security Action Plan to guard U.S. farms from foreign cyberattacks, and Rep. Don Bacon introduced the American Agricultural Security Act to bolster food supply chain defenses and streamline farm loans — find out how the plan could protect farmers.
Food access under scrutiny: At a DHHS hearing, Nebraska officials defended a first-of-its-kind federal waiver banning soda and energy drinks from SNAP, but retailers and advocates warn new rules could shrink retailer participation — find out what’s at stake.
Friend to Kerrville mission: A Nebraska man channels community donations in Friend to drive essentials 13 hours to his flood-stricken Texas hometown — find out how you can support.
Other Nebraska headlines this week
- Scott Frost warns against taking wrong job
- Omaha-native Peterson transfers to Nebraska Huskers
- Nebraska-Lincoln drought report calls global conditions catastrophic
- UNL ranks in top 10% for agriculture
- Researchers study elk movement across agricultural landscapes
- Nebraska’s Tim Zach earns three Josie nominations
- NE solar, wind tax credits expire soon
