Strommen discusses tax debate, budget focus as session enters final weeks

State Sen. Paul Strommen says lawmakers are shifting focus toward budget discussions as the legislative session enters its final weeks.

March 6, 2026Updated: March 7, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

State auditor warns Nebraska health insurance fund could run out

Omaha police identify officers in officer-involved shooting; investigation ongoing

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

Woman dead, 3-year-old injured in Omaha Walmart officer-involved shooting

Hoiberg Named First-Team Academic All-American

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

State

Chicken production plan drawing opposition near Cortland

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline

State auditor warns Nebraska health insurance fund could run out

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Sports

Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety