As Massachusetts ballot initiatives multiply, critics want to limit them

Massachusetts voters are likely to see eight initiative petitions on the November ballot

June 26, 2026Updated: June 26, 2026

By JAMIE PERKINS/The New Bedford Light

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

Lincoln man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in child exploitation case

Lexington Crossroads Mission Avenue facility opening

Gordon leather purse designer sells products all over the world

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

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