The 30th annual CSS Memorial Golf Classic & Cookout will be held Sept. 14 at Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln, honoring Tom and Margaret Tracy.
- Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
CSS Imperial/St. Isidore Gift & Thrift joins the Chase County Challenge, a matched-giving fundraiser supporting emergency aid and basic needs for local residents.
- Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
Catholic Social Services will host a June 20 building blessing and family festival in Hastings, featuring food trucks, kids’ activities, tours and a community prayer.
- Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nebraska Wesleyan University is recognized as a top producer of Gilman scholars as three students earn scholarships to study abroad in Egypt, Ghana and Mexico.
- Lincoln Public Schools
LPS fifth graders practiced teamwork and social skills at Lincoln Saltdogs Kids Day, enjoying a baseball game, activities and shared memories at Haymarket Park.
- Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
Nebraska leaders examine why boys are missing from HEAL careers, spotlight current programs, data gaps, and what long-term investment would take to fill the gap.
- nebrwesleyan.edu
Nebraska Wesleyan’s Student Symposium concluded with a pitch contest, where Premier Umpires won first prize amid student research, awards and performances.
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Construction will begin June 1 on U.S. Highway 30 between mile markers 78 and 86 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties. The project includes asphalt milling, paving, and culvert work, with completion expected by August 14.
CSS Imperial/St. Isidore Gift & Thrift joins the Chase County Challenge, a matched-giving fundraiser supporting emergency aid and basic needs for local residents.
Catholic Social Services will host a June 20 building blessing and family festival in Hastings, featuring food trucks, kids’ activities, tours and a community prayer.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is recognized as a top producer of Gilman scholars as three students earn scholarships to study abroad in Egypt, Ghana and Mexico.
LPS fifth graders practiced teamwork and social skills at Lincoln Saltdogs Kids Day, enjoying a baseball game, activities and shared memories at Haymarket Park.
Nebraska leaders examine why boys are missing from HEAL careers, spotlight current programs, data gaps, and what long-term investment would take to fill the gap.
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Lincoln City Libraries will announce the 2026 One Book One Lincoln finalists May 25 at Mill Coffee & Tea during the annual Top Three at the Mill event.
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- Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 held May 18 reorganization meetings, electing new presidents and vice presidents and reaffirming officers and policies.
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- Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold special organization meetings May 18 at 6 p.m., with public access in person or via livestream and set rules for comment.
- nebrwesleyan.edu
Nebraska Wesleyan’s Student Symposium concluded with a pitch contest, where Premier Umpires won first prize amid student research, awards and performances.
- news.unl.edu
Sixteen Nebraska attorneys from 46 counties were selected as 2026 Children’s Justice Attorney Education fellows at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
An overnight closure of the eastbound Interstate 80 access ramp from I Street and L Street in Omaha will begin May 13 for pavement repairs. Work will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. weather permitting.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
Construction on Nebraska Highway 61 south of Ogallala will begin May 26, including pavement repairs and asphalt overlay, with a 12-foot width restriction in place. The project aims to improve road reliability and maintain safe travel, and completion is expected by September 2026.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
Railroad crossing repairs on U.S. Highway 136 near Tecumseh will begin May 19 and last one day. Drivers should expect road closures and detours around the work zone.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
Repairs to a railroad crossing on Nebraska Highway 105 near Humboldt will begin May 19 and last two days, with detours and possible delays expected.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is accepting public feedback on an amendment to its four-year transportation plan, which lists federally funded and major regional projects. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.
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- Nebraska Department of Transportation
Nebraska marks a milestone with its first household connected to high-speed internet through the federal BEAD program, aiming to expand broadband access statewide. The connection, completed by Vistabeam near Ogallala, highlights efforts to boost economic growth and public safety.
- news.unl.edu
Edgar Cahoon, a plant lipid biotechnology expert at UNL, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, recognizing his influential research and mentorship.
- southeast.edu
The George N. Hoellen IV Memorial Scholarship supports Southeast Community College automotive students, honoring his 37-year career at T.O. Haas Tire and Auto.

