Nebraska’s projected budget deficit exceeds $170 million following new tax receipts
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — For the third month in a row, Nebraska’s monthly tax receipts came in below economic projections, which could spell trouble for state lawmakers when they convene for the 2027 legislative session. The state Department of Revenue’s report on May’s tax receipts showed a net loss of […]
President Trump says Iran deal is signed, but final terms remain unresolved
President Trump shared details of a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at dismantling its nuclear program, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and halting funding for terrorist groups, though a long-term agreement remains uncertain.
18-year-old receives prison sentence for Scary Acres threat
An 18-year-old will serve time behind bars for making terroristic threats after a reported Instagram comment referencing a mass shooting.
SpaceX’s $85.7 billion IPO dwarfs the first-day raises of Meta, AT&T and Nvidia
Elon Musk’s SpaceX opened to public trading Monday and instantly set a new IPO record.
The $200,000 bet rewriting Nebraska’s talent playbook
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NE-02 GOP candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — After missing the original deadlines, Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Republican nominee Brinker Harding submitted his financial disclosures to the Clerk of the U.S. House late last week. Republican CD2 nominee Brinker Harding misses filing deadlines for personal financial disclosures Harding, the Omaha City Councilman, has faced […]
Buried deep underwater, several cannons surface from America’s past
America 250 | What began as a routine project led to an extraordinary discovery from America’s past.
Council Bluffs police identifies driver who died in crash on I-29
One person was found dead after a crash on I-29 in Council Bluffs early Monday morning.
Nebraska’s once-controversial ‘500-mile Sculpture Garden’ celebrates 50 years
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A collection of outdoor sculptures that stirred criticism and conversations 50 years ago is about to take another ride into the spotlight. To mark the 250th birthday of the United States, the Nebraska Arts Council is planning a series of events to celebrate the eight sculptures […]
OPINION: Rising childcare costs strain Nebraska family budgets, reduce business output
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner One of the most common questions First Five Nebraska (FFN) receives from policymakers and community leaders is “What’s the average cost of childcare in Nebraska?” The short answer: more than most families in our state can afford. The actual answer: it’s complicated. The price that a family pays […]