Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

April 15, 2026Updated: April 15, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK and SAHAR AKBARZAI

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

Fairbury debuts new city offices, council chambers

Fairbury debuts new city offices, council chambers

State

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

14 hrs 17 mins ago

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

21 hrs 9 mins ago

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

April 25th 2026, 2:09 AM UTC

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

April 25th 2026, 2:00 AM UTC

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

April 25th 2026, 1:34 AM UTC

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

April 24th 2026, 10:40 PM UTC

Sports

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

April 24th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

April 24th 2026, 5:54 PM UTC

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

April 24th 2026, 4:11 PM UTC

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC