The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context

The Department of Education has announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher education more affordable

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

By ALIA WONG and COLLIN BINKLEY

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

State

Gold Rush Days celebrates history, community

Norfolk Public Schools holds active shooter exercise with local law enforcement

The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

State

Gold Rush Days celebrates history, community

Norfolk Public Schools holds active shooter exercise with local law enforcement

Scottsbluff's Seth Dvorak graduates from Nebraska State Patrol academy, earns marksmanship award

Ricketts pushes housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering costs

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

Sidney City Council to discuss fireworks ahead of Fourth of July

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey