US job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected in a sluggish labor market

US job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected in a sluggish labor market

March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026

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Regional

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Kearney breaks ground on new Fire Station #3

Kearney breaks ground on new Fire Station #3

Grand Island attorney steps into county judge role

Grand Island attorney steps into county judge role

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Hastings woman sentenced to more than 26 years in meth, gun case

Hastings woman sentenced to more than 26 years in meth, gun case

SECA classes help Grand Island elementary students to manage their emotions

SECA classes help Grand Island elementary students to manage their emotions

State

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Geneva VFW to have cost to acquire Constitution covered by local Boy Scout troop

Kearney breaks ground on new Fire Station #3

Joel Vonderohe honored as Norfolk Police Officer of the Year

Person found dead after house fire in Pine Ridge

Popovich enters commissioners race

Sports

WNCC softball team falls to Southeast

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland