Thousand of dollars in grants given to Nebraska communities

Nine communities in Nebraska received grants for health, education and recreation.

January 27, 2026Updated: January 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Thousand of dollars in grants given to Nebraska communities

Regional

Teen injured in rollover crash north of Stanton

Teen injured in rollover crash north of Stanton

Summit Contracting breaks ground on new Norfolk facility

Summit Contracting breaks ground on new Norfolk facility

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

In May, a devastating fire threatened to rip the heart out of Creighton’s Main Street, destroying four local businesses.

State

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

Omaha’s Venezuelan community collects donations for earthquake victims

Teen injured in rollover crash north of Stanton

Summit Contracting breaks ground on new Norfolk facility

City of Chappell announces new emergency alert system

Dempster cleanup misses out on second EPA Brownfields grant application

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities