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

Prediction markets let Nebraskans wager on sports and politics from their phones, even though the state still bans online sports betting

March 19, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026

By JEREMY TURLEY/Flatwater Free Press

UPDATE: Beatrice Middle School safe after reported bomb threat Wednesday

Bomb Threat report investigated at Beatrice Middle School

Malcolm run rules Beatrice, Orangemen fall 14-1

Malcolm run rules Beatrice, Orangemen fall 14-1

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

Fairbury pair arrested on possession, abuse charges

Fairbury pair arrested on possession, abuse charges

State

Middle School teacher arrested in child porn investigation

4 hrs 32 mins ago

Catch these Game and Parks education events in May

5 hrs 49 mins ago

UPDATE: Beatrice Middle School safe after reported bomb threat Wednesday

7 hrs ago

More details released on Beatrice fatal shooting

7 hrs 51 mins ago

Fordyce greenhouse grows from small start to 26-year success

21 hrs 45 mins ago

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

22 hrs ago

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

7 hrs 59 mins ago

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

April 20th 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

April 20th 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

April 19th 2026, 4:08 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC