Affordable housing crunch leaves Nebraska kids unstable

A new national report showed Nebraska’s children are losing ground in overall economic well-being, even as the state remains among the top 10 overall for child well-being

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Affordable housing crunch leaves Nebraska kids unstable

Regional

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

Two teens injured after modified vehicle rolls in Stanton County

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Day three in Ruskamp trial focuses on guns, ammo, and shifting stories

State

Crete police chief Gary Young passes away after more than 41 years of service

Operation Fur-ever Home: Scottsbluff Police Department partners with Panhandle Humane Society in hopes of helping to get dogs adopted

Complaint filed against Cherry County Planning Commission secretary

Affordable housing crunch leaves Nebraska kids unstable

Regional

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

Two teens injured after modified vehicle rolls in Stanton County

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Day three in Ruskamp trial focuses on guns, ammo, and shifting stories

State

Crete police chief Gary Young passes away after more than 41 years of service

Operation Fur-ever Home: Scottsbluff Police Department partners with Panhandle Humane Society in hopes of helping to get dogs adopted

Complaint filed against Cherry County Planning Commission secretary

Kearney center’s culture allowed sexual abuse of teens in state custody, new investigation finds

Civil Air Patrol to survey storm damage, fire risk in north-central Nebraska

Kent Boughton, 69, of Grand Island

Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

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