Nebraska Makes History: Duo Dominates Regional Best Warrior Competition

In a historic first for the Nebraska Army National Guard, a noncommissioned officer and a junior enlisted Soldier have both secured victories at the highly competitive Region V Best Warrior Competition, earning their spots to compete at the...

SCAM ALERT: Nebraska businesses warn PPP loan recipients of fraud scheme

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — If you're a small business owner and received a Paycheck Protection Program loan, or PPP loan for short, during the pandemic, there's a new scam you should be aware of. NBA President and CEO Richard Baier shares what the scam...

Nebraska caregiver preparing for future cuts to Medicaid

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Cuts to Medicaid-funded services have many feeling on edge. While some of the impacts of the “Big Beautiful Bill” won’t take effect until 2027, a resident in Weeping Water is already preparing for the worst. In May, First...

Nebraska legend Will Compton rips UCF HC Scott Frost for taking shots at Cornhuskers

In many ways, former Nebraska coach Scott Frost has had a successful coaching career. He led the UCF Knights to a national championship in 2017 and an immaculate 13-0 record. However, after that title run, he chose to leave the team to join the...

Nebraska Sues GM Over Alleged Unauthorized Collection of Driving Data

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit this week alleging General Motors and its telematics service provider OnStar collected driving data without consumers’ knowledge or consent to create driving scores that were later sold to...

Nebraska education commissioner announces run for NU Board of Regents seat

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska’s current commissioner of education announced his candidacy for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 1 seat on Thursday. Dr. Brian Maher, who has nearly 40 years of experience in education, said his...

Nebraska Education Commissioner Announces Bid for NU Board of Regents

Dr. Brian Maher, Nebraska’s current Commissioner of Education and a lifelong educator, announced Thursday his candidacy for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents representing District 1. “I’m running for the Board of Regents to ensure the...

Nebraska education commissioner announces 2026 bid for NU Board of Regents 

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s state education commissioner officially jumped Thursday into the 2026 race for a vacant seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Commissioner Brian Maher of Lincoln, 63, a lifelong educator who has served as state...

Kearney named fifth 'Good Life District' in Nebraska, unlocking major economic potential

KEARNEY, Neb. - After more than a year of planning and anticipation, Kearney has officially secured its place as Nebraska's fifth Good Life District, which is a long-term program that's designed to drive retail, tourism, and housing development...

Companies have plans for extreme weather and workplace violence. Now, some are planning for ICE raids, too.

After federal immigration agents raided a Miami construction site in May, lawyer Alex Barthet got a call from a developer client seeking advice on what he should do if they showed up at his nearby property. Barthet said he recommended closing off...

Kearney Named Fifth Good Life District in Nebraska, Unlocking Major Economic Potential

Nebraska is one of the worst states for Black babies. Recent momentum toward change offers hope.

Tanika Cannon remembers the excruciating pain of labor when she was a teenager, pregnant with her first child. She remembers learning at the hospital that her baby was OK, but the hospital was full. Staff suggested she go to the hospital where her...

What is the coolest thing made in Nebraska?

It's time again to answer one simple question: What is the coolest thing made in Nebraska? Nominations are open through July for the fourth annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition, run by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska...

NFIB Nebraska addresses tax concerns amid steady small business optimism

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained mostly unchanged in June, slightly decreasing by 0.2 points to 98.6, which is above the long-term average of 98. A notable rise in business owners reporting excess inventories was a key factor in...

From Farm to Financial Visionary: The Story of Michael Bradley

Michael Bradley’s path to becoming one of the most trusted names in wealth management didn’t begin on Wall Street. It began on a family farm in the American Midwest. Raised in a working-class environment, Bradley’s early years were shaped more by...

Nebraska Hardy

As Harlan Hamernik grew the Liatris wildflower seed at Bluebird Nursery in Clarkson, a farmer plowed the prairie where the original plants had grown. A customer had dropped the perennial seed off with Harlan after collecting it from the tall...

Pillen says Japan remains critical market for ag trade

News Pillen says Japan remains critical market for ag trade July 11, 2025 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: News, Trade Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the Trump administration’s tariff policy could have some impacts on market access for ag goods...

"We played a show at a place in Omaha, Nebraska. It might have been like 12 people there... It's enough to make you quit, for sure”: Exodus’ Gary Holt pulls zero punches in his new autobiography

Entitled A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way, it’s safe to say that the title of Gary Holt’s memoir, addressing his tenure with his band Exodus, is certainly well chosen. It’s a known fact that Exodus might...

Business groups warn of scams targeting PPP loan recipients

LINCOLN, NEB. – July 9, 2025 - The Nebraska Bankers Association, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Omaha Chamber, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and NFIB Nebraska are warning businesses about scams targeting recipients of Paycheck...

Nebraska’s slow burn healthtech success challenges the urgency of Philly’s growth

This collaboratively reported story is part of the partnership between Technical.ly and Silicon Prairie News, which focuses reporting on the Omaha and Nebraska innovation ecosystem. Find more at technical.ly/omaha. Nebraska’s emerging healthtech...