Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers

Many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry nationwide that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money meant for students with disabilities

May 29, 2026Updated: May 29, 2026

By SALLY HO

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Alliance man arrested on DUI charges after crashing pickup into light pole, mailboxes

Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Alliance man arrested on DUI charges after crashing pickup into light pole, mailboxes

Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

Multi-vehicle crash closes Interstate 80 near Ogallala

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Art, music and poetry create connection in downtown Valentine

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

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