Editorial Roundup: United States

April 27, 2026Updated: April 27, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

UNO students organize Cultural Hispanic Festival to promote cultural inclusion

‘Almost like a dinosaur’: Big Snap, world’s largest common snapping turtle, awed countless Nebraskans

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Lawsuit appealed challenging Pillen power over Nebraska-ICE detention camp

State

Chappell power outage closes businesses

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

Nebraska launches initiative to honor Korean War veterans

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

Injury accident results in arrest

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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