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

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

State

Thefts reported in Potter area, second Sidney business

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

University Minute: NU Seeking 3.5% Budget Increase

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

State

Thefts reported in Potter area, second Sidney business

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Two vehicles collide at 17J Link, Old Post Road

One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

Pancreatic cancer director sues NU for alleged racial discrimination, malpractice

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Sports

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Ag & Outdoor

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot