Impacts of state’s new minimum wage? Sen. Storer voices opinion in weekly column

Initiative 433 mandated an increase in the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to inflation.

June 2, 2026Updated: June 2, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Impacts of state’s new minimum wage? Sen. Storer voices opinion in weekly column

Mural artist celebrates youth participation

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior is prompting kids to join the art community

Robert Eyer recognized as June 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Robert Eyer recognized as June 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Loaded cement truck over turns, leading to highway shut down

Loaded cement truck over turns, leading to highway shut down

Nebraska tick season off to fast start, experts discuss preventing bites

Nebraska tick season off to fast start, experts discuss preventing bites

State

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Commissioner Miller to join Economic Development Corporation board

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Sports

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

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UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

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More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

June 1st 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

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Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

May 31st 2026, 9:13 PM UTC

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

May 30th 2026, 6:54 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

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Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

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