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

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Norfolk Chamber opens larger haunted house for Halloween season

Water main break closes 5th St. south of Norfolk Ave.

Norfolk’s police dog Kane retires after five years on duty

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

University Minute: NU Seeking 3.5% Budget Increase

Norfolk Chamber opens larger haunted house for Halloween season

Water main break closes 5th St. south of Norfolk Ave.

Norfolk’s police dog Kane retires after five years on duty

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

State

Norfolk Chamber opens larger haunted house for Halloween season

Vice President JD Vance to hold midterm rally in North Platte next week

Local couple brings new life to old treasures through antiques business

Southeast Community College adds administrator

Woman accused of finding, keeping Omaha firefighter’s child pornography

Suspicious substance found at Sen. Ricketts’ office in Omaha

Sports

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

State Softball Championship Matchups Set

Sidney Wins Physical Battle in Alliance, 20-8

Pierce Wins the Battle of the Blue in Wayne

Chadron handles Bridgeport in final home game

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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