Lawmakers advance second budget bill to final round of debate after first stalls

Senators consider sunsetting broadened eligibility for child care subsidies, vote on homeless aid funding

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Lawmakers advance second budget bill to final round of debate after first stalls

Regional

Dodge County investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case

14-year-old arrested in North Omaha homicide

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

Volunteers spring to action for storm recovery

State

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Crash in Keith County construction zone traps two victims near Ogallala

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

Sports

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens