What to know about the EU's new rules on migration and asylum as they come into effect

The European Union is set to implement a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers

June 12, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, RENATA BRITO and SAM McNEIL

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

Persistent rising costs might force the Jefferson County highway department to weigh some difficult decisions, and the start of the PWF Road repair project could also be delayed

State

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

7 hrs 34 mins ago

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

8 hrs 17 mins ago

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

12 hrs 40 mins ago

Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

13 hrs 20 mins ago

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

14 hrs 27 mins ago

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

14 hrs 37 mins ago

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC