Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses

Data released Tuesday reveals a 0.6% annual population bump, or about 12,500 more residents overall from July 2024 through June 2025.

January 28, 2026Updated: January 30, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses

Regional

Potter-Dix dominates Leyton

Nebraska woman embarks on 450-mile walking journey

Security First Bank Supports Sidney Red Raiders

New grant to bring healthier options to school concession stands in north-central Nebraska

Families attending school sporting events in north-central Nebraska could soon have more healthy food options to choose from, thanks to a new grant program.

State

Gage County chooses one-year time frame to set data center regulations

Nebraska, Notre Dame announce home-and-home football series for 2032, 2033

Farm bill, rising diesel costs among topics at Husker Harvest Days panel

Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses

Regional

Potter-Dix dominates Leyton

Nebraska woman embarks on 450-mile walking journey

Security First Bank Supports Sidney Red Raiders

New grant to bring healthier options to school concession stands in north-central Nebraska

State

Gage County chooses one-year time frame to set data center regulations

Nebraska, Notre Dame announce home-and-home football series for 2032, 2033

Farm bill, rising diesel costs among topics at Husker Harvest Days panel

NWS confirms Otoe County tornado

Norfolk leaders discuss wastewater treatment problems at emergency meeting

South Carolina woman with ALS brings 50-state horseback journey to Kearney

Sports

Lady Raiders Sweep Home Triangular

Bluejays Bury Bravettes in a Sweep

Potter-Dix dominates Leyton

Huskers not overlooking North Dakota, looking to finish non-conference play 3-0

Nebraska/Missouri suspended volleyball match rescheduled

Manaia Ogbechie Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April