New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

A century-old Nebraska law is getting replaced, aiming to help law enforcement across the state modernize their operations and ease staffing shortages

June 4, 2026Updated: June 4, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Rare lake sturgeon netted at Gavins Point Dam traveled 681 miles upstream

14-Year-Old Kiegan Werner overcomes totaled car to win IMCA National Rookie of the Year

Norfolk Catholic to host centennial celebration

State

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Regional

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Rare lake sturgeon netted at Gavins Point Dam traveled 681 miles upstream

14-Year-Old Kiegan Werner overcomes totaled car to win IMCA National Rookie of the Year

Norfolk Catholic to host centennial celebration

State

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30