Nebraska meat packers approve first ever paid leave for workers in new union contract

Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), the union for over 7,300 front line workers, made a big announcement.

November 2, 2021Updated: November 2, 2021

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Jefferson County, southeast Nebraska candidates share thoughts at candidate forum

Jefferson County, southeast Nebraska candidates share thoughts at candidate forum

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

State

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

4 hrs 54 mins ago

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

7 hrs 29 mins ago

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

7 hrs 42 mins ago

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

9 hrs 7 mins ago

Kimball Library receives $10K grant for accessibility improvements

9 hrs 19 mins ago

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

9 hrs 49 mins ago

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

15 hrs 9 mins ago

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

April 26th 2026, 2:18 PM UTC

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

April 24th 2026, 5:54 PM UTC

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

April 24th 2026, 4:11 PM UTC

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

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

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC