It’s not unusual to see low unemployment figures in Nebraska. But it is unusual for Nebraska business leaders and economic experts to see 2.9 percent unemployment with as many open jobs as there are right now. As Nebraska Public Media News’ Will Bauer reports, experts say wages may have to increase and extra unemployment benefits may need to end to help fill the state’s empty jobs.

Even with high school and college students wrapping up school for the year – restaurant and economic experts across the state say that may not be enough to solve the workforce shortage that’s deeply affected some of the state’s blue-collar industries.

The Bay Skatepark, a favorite after-school hangout spot for Lincoln kids, will soon be a school for creatives and artists. Bay High is a collaborative focus program between Lincoln Public Schools and non profit Rabble Mill set to open in fall 2022.

Ban on casino betting on in-state Nebraska college games added

After nearly 80 years, the remains of a fallen hero of the Pearl Harbor attack will finally be put to rest in the town of Harvard, near Hastings Saturday, May 15. The USS Oklahoma Project has identified more than 100 of the ship’s casualties since 2017 through DNA testing.

Ban on casino betting on in-state Nebraska college games added

After nearly 80 years, the remains of a fallen hero of the Pearl Harbor attack will finally be put to rest in the town of Harvard, near Hastings Saturday, May 15. The USS Oklahoma Project has identified more than 100 of the ship’s casualties since 2017 through DNA testing.

Medical marijuana bill debated

Country music superstar Garth Brooks will perform at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln this August. It’s the first concert in the stadium in 34 years. NET reports on the economic impact to the town.

It’s been almost six decades since a military charter flight carrying 93 highly trained soldiers disappeared over the Pacific Ocean between Guam and the Philippines. Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 was never found, but the families of those aboard, including one from Nebraska, will get some closure Saturday in the form of a unique memorial in the woods of Maine.

Months after his dad, Investigator Mario Herrera, died in the line of duty, Carlos Herrera will be joining the Lincoln Police Department this June.The announcement came two days before the fallen officer’s birthday and a week before Law Enforcement Memorial Week.