Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban

Prediction markets have allowed Nebraskans to put money on everything from Husker basketball to Omaha’s mayoral election. The markets say their users aren’t “betting” — they’re “trading.”

March 20, 2026Updated: March 21, 2026
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Bicyclist traveling across the nation rides through Nebraska

For most people, biking across Nebraska would be a challenge. For Jim DeCecco, it’s just one stretch of a much longer journey.

High winds push Log Road Fire near Crawford beyond containment lines

The Log Road Fire burning northwest of Crawford has grown to an estimated 1,200 acres after strong winds pushed flames beyond containment lines on the north side of the fire.

Gov. Pillen declares emergency for Sioux County as Log Road Fire burns more than 1,000 acres

Gov. Pillen declares emergency for Sioux County as Log Road Fire burns more than 1,000 acres

New wildfire northwest of Crawford grows to more than 1100 acres

A new wildfire burning north of the South Fork Fire burn area has grown to an estimated 1,164 acres, according to Watch Duty.