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Two grass fires ablaze in northeast Nebraska
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (118+ words) HUBBARD, Neb. (KCAU) " Multiple fire departments were on scene at two grass fires in northeast Nebraska. One fire, on the 1000 block of 260th Street in Hubbard, Nebraska, began shortly after 4 p. m. The second was on Inwood Road. As of around 5: 30 p. m. , officials said…...
This Charming City Is Known As 'The Swede Capital Of Nebraska"
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (980+ words) This lesser-known Nebraska spot highlights Swedish heritage through seasonal festivals, local markets, Nordic dishes, and a scenic small-town setting. Despite recent policy changes, the United States has a long history of immigration that helped reshape it from a British colonial…...
Final day of 2026 Nebraska's legislative session
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (206+ words) NEBRASKA(KCAU) " This year's Nebraska legislative session is over, and by the end of it, lawmakers opted to keep five vetoes handed out by Governor Jim Pillen. Some of those vetoes include a bill that would have given eligible state…...
Nebraska bill expands education savings, awaits governor's sign
1+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) NEBRASKA(KCAU) " A bill to expand the eligible uses of educational savings plan trust accounts in Nebraska is sitting on the Governor's desk, waiting to be signed into law. LB 748 would allow families to use the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust…...
4 Reasons Why Nebraska Is the Best Place To Retire
4+ week, 1+ day ago (671+ words) AOL. com Let's face it: Nebraska is supremely underrated. Despite its natural beauty, top-notch outdoor experiences, perfect blend of small-town communities and big-city amenities, and countless hidden gems, relatively few people consider Nebraska the best place to retire. But you…...
Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) Three major wildfires, including the largest one in Nebraska history, have burned around 600, 000 acres of land in central and western Nebraska and remained 0% contained on Sunday after killing one person, officials said. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has declared a state…...
1 killed as raging wildfires scorch more than 464, 000 acres across Nebraska
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (450+ words) Wildfires have erupted across the state of Nebraska, leaving one dead as gusty winds and low humidity fuel fire risk through the weekend. Multiple fires have erupted since Thursday, with local and state officials working tirelessly to contain the fires....
No. 11 Nebraska is looking to regain the form it showed during its fast start
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) The Cornhuskers are searching for the level they showed during their perfect start, and they are running out of time. "We've got to find a way to put two halves together if we want any chance of advancing here starting…...
Nebraska lawmakers keep $3. 5 M for private school funding, vouchers "bridge" program for now
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1263+ words) Lauren Gage, spokesperson for the private school scholarship granting organization Opportunity Scholarships of Nebraska, joins Nebraska private school students and lawmakers in honor of National School Choice Week in 2025. Jan. 28, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN "Lawmakers kept $3. 5 million in Nebraska's…...
Nebraska group wants to limit school sports participation by sex in state constitution
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) LINCOLN " A conservative-leaning group is starting a signature-gathering effort to let Nebraska voters limit sports participation in public K-12 and college to whether a team is male, female or mixed." Fairness for Girls, the group, announced its effort Monday to get…...