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Perkins County Canal a pain point for Nebraskans whose property would be under water

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is evaluating Nebraska's proposal for a canal to bring water into the state from Colorado.

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More American farmers are filing for bankruptcy. Here’s why

In 2025, farmers filed 315 bankruptcy cases, which is higher than the previous four years. Economists say the increase in filings is due to a combination of rising operational costs on the farm, such as fertilizer and machinery, and low crop prices that are putting pressure on farmers.

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Grandmother killed in Nebraska wildfire was ‘fearless’ and ‘loved by many’

Rose White died in her Arthur home Thursday as a massive wildfire spread quickly across the Nebraska prairie. She was 86 years old.

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Blizzard conditions across Nebraska lead to Interstate 80 pileup, flight cancellations

Wind gusts of up to 65 mph caused near-whiteout conditions across Nebraska on Sunday, leading to a multi-car crash on Interstate 80 and dozens of canceled flights out of Omaha and Lincoln.

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More American farmers are filing for bankruptcy. Here’s why
In 2025, farmers filed 315 bankruptcy cases, which is higher than the previous four years. Economists say the increase in filings is due to a combination of rising operational costs on the farm, such as fertilizer and machinery, and low crop prices that are putting pressure on farmers.
Perkins County Canal a pain point for Nebraskans whose property would be under water
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is evaluating Nebraska's proposal for a canal to bring water into the state from Colorado.
Grandmother killed in Nebraska wildfire was ‘fearless’ and ‘loved by many’
Rose White died in her Arthur home Thursday as a massive wildfire spread quickly across the Nebraska prairie. She was 86 years old.
Blizzard conditions across Nebraska lead to Interstate 80 pileup, flight cancellations
Wind gusts of up to 65 mph caused near-whiteout conditions across Nebraska on Sunday, leading to a multi-car crash on Interstate 80 and dozens of canceled flights out of Omaha and Lincoln.
Nebraska gets 4 seed, will play in Oklahoma City
The Huskers will be chasing their first-ever NCAA tournament win as they play a first-round game against the Troy Trojans, who also have never won an NCAA tournament game.
Omaha, Lincoln, Columbus send crews to help battle Nebraska wildfires
The teams will join nearly 30 members of the Nebraska National Guard along with dozens of other fire departments in fighting wildfires that already have burned more acres of land than any in the state’s history.
Nebraska officials say federal fire help is ‘underway,’ but they’re also seeking assistance from other states
Nebraska’s state leaders on Saturday struck an uncertain tone on federal financial assistance in their updates on the wildfires burning in western and central Nebraska.
Governor says Nebraska grandmother died in Morrill Fire trying to escape
Gov. Jim Pillen on Saturday confirmed the person who died in Arthur County from the Morrill Fire was a woman who couldn’t escape as the flames raced across the prairie.
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More American farmers are filing for bankruptcy. Here’s why
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Chapters of FFA, once called Future Farmers of America, are becoming more common in city schools. Program advisors say students are learning skills that can help them work in a wide range of industries — from biotech to cosmetology.
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