Nebraska News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Mar 4, 2026 - Discusses a grant program for rural Nebraska grocery store owners that offers both financial support and business management training. The grant program has expanded after a successful pilot. Describes the economic challenges for rural Nebraska grocery stores and the impact on area residents when one closes.
Source: Nebraska Public Media, PBS, NPR
Feb 5, 2026 - Profiles a Nebraska freshman college student aiming to practice medicine in a rural community. Describes her experiences growing up in a rural area, interactions with the medical system, and what drew her to her rural-focused program.
Source: UNK News
Jan 22, 2026 - Highlights a new facility at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus to expand rural health education. The facility will allow for an interprofessional model of training and team-based care. Discusses recruiting students from rural communities with the goal of addressing workforce shortages in Nebraska and improving rural economies in the state.
Source: KSNB
Last Updated: 3/5/2026