Matt Olberding
Sioux City Journal
Lincoln, NE, United States
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PSC grants $7.8 million to build cell towers in rural areas of Nebraska
The money is going to U.S. Cellular and Viaero Wireless to build 15 cell towers across the state. → Read More
Two dog bars set to open in Lincoln
Did you hear the one about the dog walking into a bar? It's not a joke, it's a new business concept in Lincoln. → Read More
As gas prices surge, Nebraskans are buying more electric vehicles
The number of electric vehicles registered in the state rose 46% over the past year as gas prices have soared. → Read More
Lancaster County reports first case of monkeypox
The case, which was diagnosed in a man in his 30s, is the fourth so far reported in Nebraska. → Read More
Nebraska clean energy company gets largest-ever investment
Monolith announced that it received more than $300 million from several investors. → Read More
Nebraska reports first monkeypox case
The case is in a man in his 30s in Douglas County who is isolating at home. → Read More
Violence threat has gotten worse, Nebraska health care workers say
Officials from several hospitals say they are seeing more and more incidents of verbal and physical abuse of staff. → Read More
Nebraska unemployment rate drops below 2% again
The April rate of 1.9% was tied for lowest in the nation. → Read More
Nebraska drops ban on poultry events
The ban, which had been instituted in March because of bird flu and extended in April, has now expired. → Read More
Drought continues to ease in Nebraska; more rain could be on the way.
Many areas of eastern Nebraska are in an enhanced risk of severe weather Thursday night. → Read More
Nebraska Panhandle slammed with snow, while rain soaks rest of state
More than a foot of snow was reported near Kimball, which led to Interstate 80 being shut down for several hours. → Read More
Trump rally postponed; Herbster says former president may visit Sunday
Former President Donald Trump canceled his trip to Nebraska on Friday night because of the threat of severe weather. → Read More
Two Lincoln women lose more than $100,000 in scams
Two different computer-related scams have left Lincoln women with six-figure losses. → Read More
Nebraska reports largest case of bird flu to date
The outbreak at an egg-laying operation in Knox County will result in more than 1.7 million hens being destroyed. → Read More
Maroon 5 coming to Lincoln arena this summer
The band will play at the arena Aug. 10 after having a concert canceled last summer because of COVID-19. → Read More
Bird flu found in western Nebraska for first time
The small backyard flock has already been destroyed and a quarantine zone set up. → Read More
Watch now: Man behind new British-themed store in Lincoln is already eyeing expansion
Glen Greet, who opened Chippy's in Lincoln in February, says British candies are hot items. → Read More
Biz Bits: Nebraska farmland prices continue to grow
Prices for farmland are up 16% this year and now are at their highest non-inflation-adjusted value ever. → Read More
Nebraska unemployment rate drops in February
The rate was 2.1% in February, down from 2.7% a year ago. The Lincoln area's rate also was 2.1% last month. → Read More
Tornado season could come earlier this year, forecaster says
Paul Pastelok of Accuweather said the spring outlook favors more tornadoes than usual in March and April. → Read More