Nebraska Newspapers

Browse 49 newspapers from Nebraska, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Print journalism across the plains region is defined by a stark contrast between a dominant metropolitan press and a broad network of rural agricultural weeklies. The Omaha World Herald, historically backed by Warren Buffett and now owned by Lee Enterprises, commands the highest circulation and statewide influence. It is closely followed by its Lee Enterprises sister publication, the Lincoln Journal Star, alongside regional dailies like the Beatrice Daily Sun and Columbus Telegram. Specialized publications such as the Omaha Star, founded in 1938, maintain a historic legacy of serving the African American community. Paperboy indexes 49 Nebraska newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Albion News

Albion, Nebraska

The Albion News/Boone County Tribune is a weekly newspaper serving Albion and Boone County, Nebraska. It provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and community events. Formed from a merger, the publication remains the primary source of record for the region's agricultural and civic updates.

Alliance Times-Herald

Alliance, Nebraska

Serving the residents of Box Butte County, this long-standing publication provides essential coverage of local government, high school athletics, and community affairs in the Nebraska Panhandle. It remains a primary source of record for the region, documenting the daily history and civic interests of the Alliance area since its founding in the late 19th century.

Ashland Gazette

Ashland, Nebraska

The Ashland Gazette is a weekly newspaper serving Ashland, Nebraska, and surrounding communities in Saunders County. It provides coverage of local government, high school athletics, community events, and human-interest stories. The publication is part of a regional news group that includes the Wahoo Newspaper and Waverly News.

Aurora News-Register

Aurora, Nebraska

The Aurora News-Register is a weekly newspaper serving Aurora and Hamilton County, Nebraska. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, community events, and agriculture. Established through the merger of several local titles, it remains a vital source of information for the rural community.

Beatrice Daily Sun

Beatrice, Nebraska

Serving Gage County and the surrounding Nebraska region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, agricultural updates, and community events. With a history stretching back over a century, it remains a primary source of record for regional developments and civic discourse in the Beatrice area.

Bellevue Leader

Belleview, Nebraska

The Bellevue Leader is a weekly community newspaper based in Bellevue, Nebraska, focusing on local news within Sarpy County. As part of the Omaha World-Herald group, it covers municipal government, education, and area events, providing dedicated reporting for the residents of the Bellevue area.

Chadron Record

Chadron, Nebraska

The Chadron Record is a local newspaper based in Chadron, Nebraska, serving Dawes County and the surrounding region. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and events at Chadron State College, maintaining a focus on the rural interests of the Nebraska Panhandle.

Clay County News

Sutton, Nebraska

The Clay County News is a local news publication serving Sutton and Clay County, Nebraska. It provides coverage of community events, local government, high school sports, and agricultural news. The newspaper serves as a primary information source for residents, focusing on regional developments and human interest stories.

Columbus Telegram

Columbus, Nebraska

Serving as the primary news source for Platte County and the surrounding Nebraska region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school athletics, and community events. With a history dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a vital touchstone for residents seeking information on the people, businesses, and issues shaping their daily lives.

Custer County Chief

Broken Bow, Nebraska

Serving the residents of Broken Bow and the surrounding Nebraska sandhills, this weekly publication has provided community news and regional reporting since its founding in 1892. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to documenting local agricultural life, civic events, and the historical record of Custer County.

Danske Pioneer

Omaha, Nebraska

The Danish Pioneer is an American newspaper founded in Omaha in 1872. As the oldest Danish community publication in North America, it focuses on Danish and Scandinavian culture, heritage, and traditions. It provides news and unique stories connecting readers to events and organizations across the United States.

Doane Line

Crete, Nebraska

Serving the student body of Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and academic life. It functions as a primary platform for student journalists to develop their craft while keeping the university community informed on issues directly impacting their collegiate experience.

Fremont Tribune

Fremont, Nebraska

The Fremont Tribune is a daily newspaper serving Fremont, Nebraska, and the surrounding Dodge County area. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. The publication also reports on breaking news, business developments, and lifestyle features relevant to residents of eastern Nebraska.

Grand Island independent

Grand Island, Nebraska

Serving as the primary news source for Hall County and the surrounding Nebraska region, this publication maintains a long-standing tradition of reporting on local agriculture, regional politics, and community events. It provides essential daily coverage for Grand Island residents, acting as a key information hub for the central Platte Valley area.

Gretna Guide and News

Gretna, Nebraska

The Gretna Guide and News is a local newspaper serving Gretna, Nebraska, and surrounding Douglas County. Now part of the Douglas County Post-Gazette network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community events, high school sports, local government, and human-interest stories essential to residents of the growing Nebraska community.

Hastings Tribune

Hastings, Nebraska

Serving as a primary source of news for Adams County and the surrounding south-central Nebraska region, this publication traces its roots back to the early 20th century. It remains a vital community institution, focusing on local government, regional athletics, and the agricultural developments that shape the lives of its readers.

Imperial Republican

Imperial, Nebraska

The Imperial Republican is a weekly newspaper serving Chase County, Nebraska, and the surrounding regions. Established in the late 19th century, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school sports, community events, and agricultural news, serving as a vital information source for the rural Imperial community.

Journal Democrat

Syracuse, Nebraska

The Journal Democrat is a weekly newspaper serving Syracuse, Nebraska, and the surrounding Otoe County area. It provides local news coverage, high school sports updates, legal notices, and community events. The publication focuses on reporting that impacts residents of the rural farming community and small-town interests.

Kearney Hub

Kearney, Nebraska

Serving as the primary source of news for Buffalo County and the surrounding region of central Nebraska, this publication has been a cornerstone of the community since its founding in 1888. It provides comprehensive local coverage ranging from regional sports and agricultural reporting to city government updates, maintaining a long-standing commitment to documenting the daily life and development of the Kearney area.

Lexington Clipper Herald

Lexington, Nebraska

Serving the communities of Dawson County, Nebraska, this long-standing publication provides localized coverage of regional news, sports, and government affairs. It functions as a primary source of information for residents by focusing on issues and community events that directly impact the daily lives of the Lexington area.

Lincoln Business Journal

Omaha, Nebraska

The Lincoln Business Journal is a weekly publication covering corporate news, economic development, and entrepreneurship in Lincoln, Nebraska. Published by the Midlands Business Journal in Omaha, it provides in-depth reporting on local industries, legal notices, and regional business trends for professionals and business owners across the state capital.

Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln, Nebraska

Serving as the primary news source for Nebraska’s capital city, this publication has provided continuous coverage of regional politics, local government, and community events since its founding in 1867. It remains a cornerstone of the state’s media landscape, offering a mix of investigative reporting and comprehensive sports journalism tailored to the readers of Lincoln and the surrounding Lancaster County area.

McCook Daily Gazette

Mccook, Nebraska

Serving as a primary source of news for Southwest Nebraska, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school athletics, and community events. It acts as a vital historical and contemporary record for the residents of McCook and the surrounding Red Willow County region.

Midlands Business Journal

Omaha, Nebraska

The Midlands Business Journal is a weekly business newspaper based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1975, it provides regional business news, analysis, and data for the Omaha-Council Bluffs and Lincoln metropolitan areas, covering industries such as finance, real estate, technology, and local economic development.

Midwest Messenger

Tekamah, Nebraska

The Midwest Messenger is a regional agricultural publication based in Tekamah, Nebraska, serving farmers and ranchers across the Midwest. It provides comprehensive coverage of livestock markets, crop management, rural living, and local agricultural news, focusing on the challenges and successes of the regional farming community.

Nebraska City News Press

Nebraska City, Nebraska

Serving Otoe County since 1854, the Nebraska City News-Press is the oldest newspaper in Nebraska. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, high school sports, and community events for Nebraska City and the surrounding area, maintaining a vital role in the region's historical and contemporary record.

Neligh News and Leader

Neligh, Nebraska

Serving as a primary source of local information for Antelope County, this publication has chronicled community milestones and regional events for over a century. Its editorial focus remains dedicated to covering local government, school activities, and neighborhood news that directly impacts the residents of Neligh and its surrounding area.

Norfolk Daily News

Norfolk, Nebraska

Serving the residents of Northeast Nebraska since 1887, this family-owned publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and regional analysis for the Norfolk community. It stands as a vital source of public record and information, maintaining a long-standing commitment to community journalism across the Elkhorn Valley.

North Platte Bulletin

North Platte, Nebraska

Serving the community of Lincoln County, this weekly newspaper provides essential local news, sports coverage, and community updates for residents of North Platte and surrounding areas. It is notable for its role as a dedicated source of regional information, maintaining a long-standing commitment to reporting on the specific interests and events of the Nebraska panhandle.

North Platte Telegraph

North Platte, Nebraska

Serving as the primary source of news for North Platte and the surrounding Nebraska panhandle region, this publication traces its history back to the late 19th century. It provides local community coverage, sports reporting, and regional updates that connect residents across Lincoln County and beyond.

Omaha Now

Papillion, Nebraska

Serving as the digital news portal for the Omaha World-Herald, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and Nebraska-focused news for the greater Omaha metropolitan area. It is distinguished by its long-standing history as a Pulitzer Prize-winning outlet that delivers in-depth investigative reporting and community-centered journalism to its wide readership.

Omaha World Herald

Omaha, Nebraska

Serving as the primary daily newspaper for Nebraska and western Iowa, this publication maintains a long-standing legacy of investigative journalism and comprehensive coverage of regional news. It is widely recognized for its deep historical roots in the Great Plains and its commitment to documenting the political, agricultural, and cultural developments of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Ord Quiz

Ord, Nebraska

The Ord Quiz is a weekly newspaper serving Valley County, Nebraska, and the surrounding Sandhills region. Established in 1882, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school events, and community news, maintaining its role as the primary source of information for the Ord community.

Papillion Times

La Vista, Nebraska

The Papillion Times is a local weekly newspaper serving Papillion, La Vista, and Sarpy County, Nebraska. Part of the Omaha World-Herald network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and civic events, maintaining a focus on the residents of these Omaha suburbs.

Pender Times

Pender, Nebraska

The Pender Times is a local newspaper serving Pender, Nebraska, and the Thurston County region. It covers community events, local government proceedings, and high school sports. The publication is hosted by Pender Community Development, providing digital access to news and information for residents and the surrounding rural area.

Ralston Recorder

Ralston, Nebraska

The Ralston Recorder is a local publication serving the community of Ralston, Nebraska. It provides coverage of municipal government, local education, community events, and high school sports. The publication is part of the Sarpy County regional news network operated by the Omaha World-Herald.

Seward County Independent

Seward, Nebraska

Serving the Seward, Nebraska, area since 1878, this long-standing community newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school events, and regional agricultural news. It remains a primary source of information for residents by maintaining a dedicated focus on grassroots reporting that impacts the daily lives and civic engagement of its county audience.

Sidney Sun-Telegraph

Sidney, Nebraska

Serving the Cheyenne County region of Nebraska for over a century, this publication acts as a vital local record for the city of Sidney and its surrounding agricultural communities. It provides essential coverage of regional government, school activities, and local events to keep residents connected to happenings within the Nebraska Panhandle.

Star Herald

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Serving the residents of the Nebraska Panhandle since 1912, this publication provides comprehensive local news coverage and community reporting for Scottsbluff and the surrounding region. It stands as a primary source of information for western Nebraska, focusing on regional politics, agricultural updates, and events that impact the daily lives of its local readership.

The Creightonian

Creighton, Nebraska

Serving as the student-led voice of Creighton University since 1924, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and local events to the university community. Its editorial focus emphasizes investigative reporting and campus advocacy, reflecting the academic and social interests of the school's diverse student body.

The Journal

Plattsmouth, Nebraska

The Journal is a weekly newspaper serving Plattsmouth and Cass County, Nebraska. It provides local news, sports, and community events coverage for the region. Currently owned by Lee Enterprises, the publication maintains a long-standing tradition of reporting on civic life and government in the Plattsmouth area.

The Reader

Omaha, Nebraska

This long-standing alternative weekly serves the Omaha metropolitan area with a focus on progressive investigative journalism, local arts, and in-depth cultural commentary. It is notable for providing a distinct, independent perspective that challenges mainstream narratives and highlights underreported issues within the regional community.

Tri-city Tribune

Cozad, Nebraska

Serving the communities of Cozad, Eustis, and Farnam, the Tri-City Tribune provides weekly coverage of local news, high school sports, and civic events in Dawson and Frontier counties. This community-focused newspaper has documented the region's agricultural and social developments for over a century, maintaining a strong local presence.

University of Nebraska Gateway

Omaha, Nebraska

Serving the University of Nebraska Omaha campus, this independent student-run publication has provided coverage of university events and local news for over a century. It functions as a critical platform for student journalism, offering the campus community a dedicated voice to report on academic developments, sports, and regional issues.

Wahoo Newspaper

Wahoo, Nebraska

Serving the communities of Wahoo, Ashland, and Waverly, this publication acts as a central hub for hyper-local news, school sports coverage, and regional community updates in Nebraska. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to documenting the daily life and civic events of Saunders County and the surrounding rural landscape.

Wauneta Breeze

Wauneta, Nebraska

The Wauneta Breeze is a weekly newspaper serving the community of Wauneta and southwestern Nebraska. It provides local news coverage, high school sports updates, and legal notices for Chase County. Established in the late 19th century, it remains a vital source of information for the rural population.

Waverly News

Wahoo, Nebraska

Serving as a vital community chronicle for Saunders County, this publication delivers hyper-local news, school sports coverage, and government updates to the residents of Waverly and the surrounding region. It remains a primary source of record for the area, maintaining a longstanding tradition of documenting the civic life and evolving history of this Nebraska community.

West Point News

West Point, Nebraska

Serving the local community of West Point, Nebraska, this weekly publication has provided regional news and regional coverage to Cuming County residents for over a century. It is distinguished by its commitment to documenting rural life, school athletics, and municipal developments within its tight-knit Midwestern readership.

York News Times

York, Nebraska

Serving the York, Nebraska area since 1888, this publication functions as a vital local resource for community news, regional sports, and government reporting. It maintains a dedicated focus on the events and civic developments that shape the daily lives of residents within York County and the surrounding agricultural region.