University Minute: NU Seeking 3.5% Budget Increase

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold shares why NU is asking the Nebraska Legislature to approve a 3.5% budget increase.

February 9, 2025Updated: February 10, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

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

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

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

University Minute: NU Seeking 3.5% Budget Increase

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

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

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

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Sidney student advances to Nebraska Civics Bee state competition

Sidney City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Sports

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

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

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