Star-Herald

The Star-Herald is a highly regarded daily newspaper in Nebraska, with a readership exceeding 16,000. It is published daily, except on Mondays. Situated in Scotts Bluff County, which has a population of 37,000, Scottsbluff serves as an expanding hub for agriculture and retail in western Nebraska.

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Republicans vote to give — and then take away — paid sick leave for 25k Nebraskans

1 day ago | starherald.com | Andrew Wegley

In a bizarre set of votes Tuesday that came mere hours apart, Nebraska lawmakers moved to provide paid sick leave to more than 25,000 workers — and then changed their minds.
Three western Unicam bills advance via ‘consent calendar’

2 days ago | starherald.com | Todd von Kampen

State senators Friday gave 43-0 first-round approval to a bill affecting insurance for real estate transferred after its owner’s death. Legislative Bill 422, sponsored by Sen. Tanya Storer of Whitman, advanced as part of a “consent calendar” agenda designed to allow for quick floor action on noncontroversial bills. Storer’s measure adjusts coverage periods for property insurance after the death of a property owner who filed a “transfer of death deed” transferring title to a designated new owner.
Eagles-Chiefs rematch, next Allen-Mahomes matchup highlight NFL slate

3 days ago | starherald.com | Rob Maaddi

Get ready to make those viewing plans. The NFL schedule is coming out. The league's broadcast partners will begin to announce select games Monday and the full slate of games will be revealed Wednesday night. The thirst for football is so great the schedule release is a three-hour, prime-time broadcast on the NFL Network. Teams have known their 2025 opponents since last season ended but everyone is waiting on dates and times.
NFL NOTES

4 days ago | starherald.com | Brett Martel

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and "significant degenerative changes" to his rotator cuff, the team announced Saturday. Carr, 34, has played for 11 pro seasons since being selected out of Fresno State by the then-Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.
Sinner wins in return from doping ban on home turf

4 days ago | starherald.com | Andrew Dampf

ROME — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner made a solid return from his three-month doping ban in beating 99th-ranked Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 before an adoring home crowd at the Italian Open on Saturday. It was Sinner's first match in more than 100 days, since he won his third Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January. There weren't too many signs of rust and it didn't take long for Sinner to start crushing his groundstrokes on or near the lines.
Consider grazing wheat and delaying turnout on drought-stressed pastures

5 days ago | starherald.com | Aaron Berger

Drought conditions in the Nebraska Panhandle region persist, with many areas receiving limited precipitation in April. Pastures would benefit from delaying turnout as the cool-season grasses that are present have very limited growth. Delaying turnout will give existing plants the opportunity to grow and fully utilize what precipitation does fall without being cut off. Leaving new grass and last year’s grass growth to provide ground cover will help to catch and keep whatever rain does fall.
High School Roundup: All-Star football, volleyball coaching staffs set

5 days ago | starherald.com | Tim Johnson

The coaching staff for the West Nebraska All-Star weekend is set. Garden County's Chad Dormann will lead the West team for the football game, which is set for 11 a.m. June 7 at Bearcat Stadium. He will be assisted by Sidney's Scot Anderson, Valentine's Ian Bish and Hay Springs' Trevor Ginkens. Araphaoe's Dustin Kronhofman will coach the East squad and be assisted by Cozad's Jayce Dueland, Brady's Andy Seaman and Arapahoe's John Strand.
Lexington man dies of injuries in farm accident

5 days ago | starherald.com | Maunette Loeks

A 41-year-old Lexington man died Tuesday, May 6 in farm accident in Morrill County. The Morrill County Sheriff's Office released that Victor Manuel Rivera died as a result of injuries suffered in an accident that occurred while he was working on installing some fencing.
Nebraska 'reviewing every lease' after auditor flags $6M spike in office space rent

6 days ago | starherald.com | Andrew Wegley

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s chief operating officer said Monday that the state is “reviewing every lease” it has with commercial real estate companies after Nebraska’s auditor flagged a $6 million spike in state spending on privately owned office space over the past five years. Lee Will, Nebraska’s COO who also leads the department responsible for the state’s real estate strategy, said the state could look to end some of its high-dollar leases in the coming years as Gov.
Climate-April Flooding

6 days ago | starherald.com | Carolyn Kaster

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