Regional

Initially impressed with pristine historic factory, Baker came to see Kregels to represent American ingenuity

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night
Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa is under a Tornado Watch on Thursday, April 17, effective from 5 p.m. CT Thursday through midnight. The potential area of impact includes Jefferson and Gage Counties and many other areas to the north.

Proposed amendment would give Nebraska voters choice to totally eliminate inheritance tax
Nebraska remains one of just five states that inflicts a tax on relatives of the recently deceased. And this month, the state legislature considered a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the inheritance tax altogether.

Local leaders discuss Fairbury’s strengths and weaknesses in dialog with UNL students
In a conversation with economics students from UNL, leaders in Fairbury politics and business highlighted the community's values as a strength and identified affordable housing and retaining population as needed areas of growth.

Doane underscores dedication to fine arts education with construction of expanded performing arts center
This month, Doane University broke ground on a space that will serve as the new home of the school's fine arts program.
The 23 million dollar project is a literal investment into the value the school believes a fine arts education can provide.

Which high school boys’ sport is losing the most athletes? A deep dive into the numbers
Across the nation, high school sports are facing a tough opponent: declining participation. Earlier this week, News Channel Nebraska took a deep dive into the state of girls’ athletics. Now, we’re turning the spotlight to the boys.