Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here's what to know

Changes to federal student loans that are expected to affect millions of student loan borrowers are taking effect as of July 1

July 1, 2026Updated: July 1, 2026

By ADRIANA MORGA

Work coming along at Beatrice Community Cancer Garden, ribbon cutting set for later this month

Work coming along at Beatrice Community Cancer Garden, ribbon cutting set for later this month

'Pretty exciting news': Fairbury officials react to Brownfields grant, discuss plans for future

'Pretty exciting news': Fairbury officials react to Brownfields grant, discuss plans for future

County awaits court over pioneer cemetery

An Otoe County lawsuit challenges the creation of a 2019 cemetery association and its authority for new burials

BPD makes separate domestic assault arrests

BPD makes separate domestic assault arrests

State

Nebraska signs baseball coach Will Bolt to extension through 2032

2 hrs 57 mins ago

Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot

3 hrs 24 mins ago

Illinois couple arrested in Douglas County lottery scam sting

3 hrs 51 mins ago

Storm leaves behind damage at Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala

5 hrs 15 mins ago

Two arrested after laser strike on Nebraska State Patrol aircraft

5 hrs 42 mins ago

County awaits court over pioneer cemetery

5 hrs 47 mins ago

Sports

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

6 hrs 19 mins ago

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

23 hrs 50 mins ago

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

June 26th 2026, 9:41 PM UTC

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

June 25th 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

June 25th 2026, 3:35 PM UTC

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

June 24th 2026, 1:04 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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