Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

The multi-year project will reconstruct Runway 18/36, a 12,901-foot runway that is among the longest in the United States

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

Regional

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

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

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

State

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

An adventure in finding ‘treasure’

Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

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