Tag: Nebraska

See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 5 on Oct. 5, 2025

The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Lottery players in Nebraska can choose…

Near-record Powerball jackpot run helps boost lottery proceeds to Nebraska groups

A ride at the Nebraska State Fair on Aug. 29, 2025. The fair is one of four beneficiary…

Feds say Nebraska’s GDP grew by 5.2% in Q2 after shrinking to start year

Photos of a farmer-owned wind farm near Petersburg, Nebraska, in Boone County. (Courtesy of Nebraska Farmers Union)LINCOLN —…

New Nebraska property tax relief petition adds push for $50K base salary for public school teachers

Eric Underwood, former chair of the Nebraska Republican Party and a leader of the new nonprofit Advocates For…

Two Nebraska Liquor Commission members resign at governor’s request

The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission meets for its monthly meeting Aug. 5, 2025. From left: Commissioners Kim Lowe…

Ex-Nebraska Liquor Commission director charged with taking cash, sexual favors in strip club probe

In this photo illustration a martini sits on a bar on January 03, 2025. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)LINCOLN —…

Another Democrat joins Nebraska’s 2nd District U.S. House primary

Omaha native James Leuschen joins a crowded Democratic field for an open-seat race in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.…

Mitchell, Nebraska, mayor may have used public equipment for personal gain

The Nebraska State Auditor's Office is located in the State Capitol. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — State Auditor Mike…

Mullen High science teacher is 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Sarah Hardin, a high school science teacher with Mullen Public Schools, is the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the…

Nebraska lawmaker’s unannounced visit to McCook prison morphing into ICE jail sparks more questions

The state's Work Ethic Camp in McCook, Neb., is set to become the "Cornhusker Clink," the federal name…

Nebraska tourism director who deployed ‘not for everyone’ marketing pitch resigns

A new walkway has been installed at Smith Falls, the state's highest waterfall near Valentine, Neb. (Justin Haag/Nebraskaland…

Funding restored to Nebraska drug disposal program after midsummer cuts

A pharmacy manager retrieves a bottle of antibiotics. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)LINCOLN — State officials will continue to fund…