Older and disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts

Lancaster County transit officials are looking at a $44,000 shortfall they hope to plug with county funding

July 2, 2026Updated: July 2, 2026

By Flatwater Free Press

Older and disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts

Joseph Peterson gets off the Lancaster County Public Rural Transit bus in Lincoln’s Haymarket District after receiving a ride from his home in Ceresco on June 17. Photo by Lily Smith/Flatwater Free Press

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

Pretrial hearing concludes for Wayne County murder suspect

Pretrial hearing underway for Wayne County murder suspect

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

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

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

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

Older and disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

Pretrial hearing concludes for Wayne County murder suspect

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

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

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

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

State

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

Older and disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts

Volunteers step up as Log Road Fire near Crawford reaches 15% containment

Kearney Keno one year later: New operator brings changes, debate over results

President Donald J. Trump approves major disaster declaration for Nebraska

Cheyenne County Community Center extends gymnasium closure to allow floor finish to cure

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

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

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

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