Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

The deadline to help stake the case for your area to earn the distinction is Tuesday

April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

Vickie Detter named BEF/Zoellner Para of the Year

Vickie Detter named BEF/Zoellner Para of the Year

Auburn community gathers for ‘Walk a Mile’ event to support sexual assault survivors

Auburn community gathers for ‘Walk a Mile’ event to support sexual assault survivors

State

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

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Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

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Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

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Kimball Library receives $10K grant for accessibility improvements

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Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

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Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

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WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

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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

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

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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