As Pell grants expand, students see openings to afford short-term job training

Colleges around the country are seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled for short-term job training

August 31, 2026Updated: August 31, 2026

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH

Hoosier comeback dooms Husker upset bid

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

With the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is proposing a plan to help rebuild it as he campaigns for reelection.

Beatrice speedway is gearing up for one final weekend of racing

State

Hillary Clinton visits Omaha, campaigns for Democrats

5 hrs 32 mins ago

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

October 10th 2026, 1:00 AM UTC

Pillen signs executive order seeking new restrictions on Nebraska cash assistance benefits

October 9th 2026, 11:15 PM UTC

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

October 9th 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

Smith compares Trump to Biden in House campaign

October 9th 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

New Norfolk foundation kicks off first project with tree planting at city parks

October 9th 2026, 9:54 PM UTC

Sports

Sidney Shuts Out Kearney Catholic 42-0

October 10th 2026, 10:12 PM UTC

Hoosier comeback dooms Husker upset bid

October 10th 2026, 10:09 PM UTC

Bears Maul Knights Behind Thompson's 6 TDs

October 10th 2026, 3:04 PM UTC

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

October 9th 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

Wemhoff's 31 Kills Ground Falcons in Knights Win

October 9th 2026, 12:58 PM UTC

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

October 8th 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

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