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

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

University Minute: NU Seeking 3.5% Budget Increase

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists