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1 The SB Starter Kit - Everything You Need or Need to Know to Get Your Business Off the Ground (Part 1) - Trademarks, Patents, LLCs and SCorps 35:28
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Step one for starting a small business is often coming up with an exciting idea. But what is step two? Step three? Steps four through launch and beyond? On our second episode, and first iteration of our Small Business Starter Kit Series, Austin and Jannese visit The Candle Pour to chat with founders Misty and Dennis Akers . They’ll tell our hosts about how they got their business off the ground and about all the things that go with it: from incorporation to trademarks. Join us as they detail how they went from Grand Idea to Grand Opening. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: Quickbooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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×President Donald Trump has published several executive orders that could directly impact agriculture, Nebraska's top industry. Nebraska Public Media's Jackie Ourada asked U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts about those impacts and what legislation we could see this session from the former governor.
The Nebraska Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee heard proposals Thursday for further restrictions on abortions.
The Nebraska Legislature debated expanding the definition of who would be considered an independent contractor, in contrast to an employee.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center budget would take a major hit if a Trump administration policy to reduce National Institutes of Health grant funding goes into effect. The change would cap UNMC's funding for indirect research costs, which cover things like water and electricity, at 15%, instead of their previously negotiated 53%.…
The Nebraska Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee heard a proposal to merge two state agencies Thursday. Sen. Tom Brandt introduced a bill to merge the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environment and Energy. Gov. Jim Pillen testified in favor of the bill, citing it as an important step to protect Nebraska’s water.…
Dangerously cold temperatures, high wind gusts and a wintery mix come to south central NE this weekend, causing a potential for icy roads. Subzero temperatures also continue following Tuesday's winter storm.
Nebraska has never had a State Poet like Jewel Rodgers. She is the youngest person to hold the position at 27 and she is the first African American. Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson caught up with the Omaha native as she travels the state impressing audiences with her form of spoken word poetry.
The Nebraska Legislature Wednesday considered proposals dealing with cybersecurity breaches and toughening penalties for crimes in areas hit by natural disasters.
The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered a bill Wednesday to tax the cryptocurrency industry. Sen. Mike Jacobson introduced the legislation at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. The bill would place an excise tax of one cent per kilowatt hour on electricity used for cryptocurrency mining operations .…
New data shows the University of Nebraska system had a 6.4 billion dollar impact on the state in 2024, but officials say that impact could change if cuts to federal research funding go through.
Nebraska lawmakers considered proposals Tuesday making it tougher to sue companies for data breaches, and trying to improve Medicaid payments for rural health care.
A Neligh teacher was surprised with the Milken Educator Award on Tuesday. The honor comes with a $25,000 check.
Nebraska's state aid to schools would increase modestly, with perhaps bigger changes later, under a proposal heard by the Education Committee Monday.
Each year, volunteers venture out nationwide on a single night for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual point-in-time count in an effort to tally the country’s homeless population. Rural volunteers say they rely on the count to aid their unhoused populations. Meanwhile, experts say HUD may be undercounting the country’s homeless.…
With the Husker baseball season starting back up Friday, announcer Greg Sharpe won’t relay the action on the Huskers Radio Network for the first time since 2008. He’s currently battling stage four pancreatic cancer, which has a five year survival rate of one percent. Sharpe has still found ways to keep his voice booming over the state’s airwaves in the face of unimaginable challenges.…
The U.S. could lose up to 15 million acres of forestland to development by 2060. One effort to keep forests intact is to give landowners a financial incentive through the carbon market.
Trade disputes remain center stage as President Donald Trump has imposed increased tariffs on China and plans more for Canada and Mexico. Here's how these international conflicts could find their way to the Midwest.
The Nebraska Legislature's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee held a public hearing Friday on proposed restrictions on transgender athletes and others.
A grant program for teacher mental health training is at a standstill after falling short at the State Board of Education on Friday.
A proposed bill would require Nebraska companies to disclose when they use artificial intelligence systems to make consequential decisions for consumers. The bill mentions specific areas like housing, employment, government services and healthcare.
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1 Congressman Mike Flood discusses federal impact on education 13:48
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Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood told Nebraska Public Media News education is done best at the local level as long as the federal government gives states adequate resources.
Arguments for and against tax credit-funded scholarships for private and religious schools were heard by the Legislature's Revenue Committee Thursday.
Nebraska state senators Wednesday discussed preserving a drug donation program and strengthening approval authority over electrical transmission lines.
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1 NDE Commissioner overviews K-12 literacy plan 13:35
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Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner Brian Maher outlined the state’s plan to improve K-12 literacy in schools. The State Board of Education will vote on the plan at its meeting Friday.
Nebraska lawmakers considered a bill to strengthen a federal drug discount program this afternoon. Sen. Brian Hardin introduced the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act to help rural hospitals. The 340B program allows certain hospitals and pharmacies to purchase drugs from manufacturers at a reduced cost. In recent years, some pharmaceutical companies restricted pharmacies from accessing the discounted drugs. Hardin said his bill would prohibit these companies from interfering with drug delivery.…
The Legislature gave first round approval Tuesday to a bill codifying gig workers like Uber drivers as independent contractors, not employees.
The Legislature's Education Committee heard a proposal Tuesday to require schools to restrict cell phone use.
As misinformation about immigration enforcement spreads throughout some communities, some nonprofits across the state are working to ensure people know how to get reliable information and understand their constitutional rights.
Included in a flurry of executive orders issued hours after President Trump took office was a 90-day freeze on foreign aid. That order impacts the United States Agency for International Development, which funds the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska.
A bill to limit the addictive design elements of social media apps was discussed at the Nebraska Legislature Monday afternoon. Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced the bill at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. The legislation prevents minors from having their private information shared and requires companies to curb features like infinite scroll and frequent push alerts. Opponents of the bill say it is likely unconstitutional, citing a similar California law that the courts struck down. Bosn said the Nebraska proposal has addressed the legal concerns.…
More than 15-thousand signatures were turned in Monday to place a measure on the upcoming Lincoln city election ballot aimed at helping renters. The Lincoln for Fair Housing coalition is leading the push to prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to tenants based on the source of their income. Elizabeth Engman, a community organizer with Nebraska Appleseed, says it would provide more housing options for renters.…
A hearing was held on Monday to discuss a bill, introduced by Sen. Paul Strommen, that would make modifications to the mandatory paid sick leave law that 75% of Nebraskans voted into law last November.
Teh Legislature's Education Committee heard a bill aimed at combatting antisemitism Monday.
Gov. Jim Pillen's appointee to head the Department of Administrative Services was challenged, and a proposal to combat antisemitism was aired in the Nebraska Legislature Monday.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to make arrests as part of President Donald Trump’s administration plans. Meanwhile, misinformation has reached immigrant communities around the state. Here's how some cities have been impacted by the false reports.
Aronia berry, also known as chokeberry, is a native fruit increasingly known for its health benefits, but producers are having trouble finding demand.
Nebraskans would no longer have their utilities, like electricity and natural gas, taxed by the state under a legislative proposal from Sen. Rick Holdcroft. At a hearing Friday afternoon, Holdcroft said heat and electricity are necessities, not luxuries to be taxed.
Whether or not gig workers like Uber drivers should be considered employees, and a proposal to have voters decide the future of the death penalty, were among subjects discussed in the Legislature on Friday.
The next time you order food or drinks at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, it will likely come from a different company. Aramark Sports and Entertainment will serve food, beer and other drinks at Husker football, volleyball and soccer games.
Views for and against returning Nebraska to the winner-take-all system of Electoral College voting were aired at a public hearing Thursday in the Legislature.
Companion, a film written and directed by Omaha native Drew Hancock, hits theaters today. Hancock graduated from Westside Highschool, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for film. In a conversation with Nebraska Public Media’s Arthur Jones, Hancock discusses how Omaha shaped his first feature length film.…
Sen. Deb Fischer spoke with Nebraska Public Media's Brian Beach about her role in Trump inauguration, immigration policy and the Senate's cabinet nomination process.
Colorado's attorney general says legal action is "near certain" if Nebraska tries to condemn land in that state for the Perkins County Canal.
The Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on proposals to ban or regulate Delta 8.
Bison — which most tribes refer to as buffalo — are an essential part of many Plains tribes' cultural and spiritual life. Now more tribes and tribal nations are working to reestablish bison herds on their own land.
Nebraska is offering to buy land in Colorado for the proposed Perkins County Canal. And some senators are renewing a push for scholarships to private and religious schools, an idea rejected by voters in a referendum last year.
The Legislature's Education Committee heard proposals to reimburse teachers for buying school supplies and to require colleges to report foreign funding. And the largest state employees' union has ratified a contract for the next two years.
District 2 U.S. Representative Don Bacon discussed taxes, immigration and other goals for this year.
The Nebraska Legislature finalized its rules and heard proposals to change prison operations Friday.
State lawmakers' votes on bills will be recorded as 'yes' or 'no' on final reading, even if they are present but not voting.
Sen. Merv Riepe recently introduced a bill at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen that would lower the age at which juveniles can be detained and charged as adults in felony cases. Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson said the bill is well timed, as the county has seen a recent increase in the number of juveniles committing repeat felonies. North Omaha Senators Ashlei Spivey and Terrell McKinney are against the bill because they said it would disproportionately impact minority youth.…
The State of Nebraska recently published its largest study to date of nitrates in drinking water. Nebraska’s Department of Environment and Energy found that areas along the eastern and central portions of the Elkhorn and Platte River valleys had the highest concentration of nitrates in its water, as well as along the southwestern Kansas-Nebraska border.…
A nonprofit devoted to spreading awareness of human trafficking and how it relates to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is starting its second year with some new goals. Here's why it came to be and what the nonprofit wants to accomplish in 2025.
Members of the Nebraska Legislature debated requiring 'yes' or 'no' votes on final passage of bills Wednesday.
A sensory accessible hair salon in Omaha is following national trends to make services more inclusive for families with sensory needs. Sensory Suite Spot was founded for the reason of creating a place for those with sensory sensitivities to get a good haircut.
Under a 40-year-old law, the U.S. Department of Agriculture can withhold subsidies, like crop insurance and disaster payments, from farmers who clear, drain or convert wetlands. A company that owns farmland in Iowa says it’s unconstitutional.
A volleyball league for those with mobility issues has returned to Omaha. The city had a sitting volleyball recreation league and a competitive team in the 2010s, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic they were canceled. A joint effort from Omaha Parks and Recreation, CHI Health and Nebraska Adaptive Sports has brought back the recreational league.…
Medical marijuana, abortion, and rules were among subjects discussed in the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday.
The U.S. Navy is naming a guided missile naval destroyer after the Medal of Honor SEAL team leader.
President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time today Monday. During his inaugural address, President Trump spoke about the "series of executive orders" he was going to sign on his first day in office. Omaha’s various Republican party groups held an inauguration watch party in Papillion to celebrate his victory.…
Bills introduced in the Nebraska Legislature Friday would affect teacher bonuses, onlilne sports betting, Delta 8 sales.
Proposals to abolish the death penalty and change how the Legislature operates are among proposals to be considered.
Nebraska casinos earned a total of $145 million in 2024. The state’s four casinos lost $125 thousand from sports gambling in December, even though it was the second most profitable month of 2024.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen proposed tightening the state's budget in his State of the State speech.
Banning the sale of lab-grown meat and stiffening penalties for criminal activity after a natural disaster were among topics of legislation introduced Tuesday.
Nebraska lawmakers proposed several bills in the unicameral this week focusing on the environment. Sen. Ashlei Spivey introduced legislation that would create an Office of Climate Action for the state. The office would create a state climate action plan, coordinate federal grants and monitor how state legislation passed the prior year impacts the environment.…
Bills to expand sales taxes and freeze income tax cuts to reduce property taxes were among measures introduced Monday.
The Nebraska State Education Association, which is the teacher’s union, wants state lawmakers to make “major movements” this legislative session to tackle the teacher shortage.
Sen. Kathleen Kauth introduce a bill Friday to restrict transgender athletes to teams and locker rooms corresponding to their sex at birth.
Sen. Myron Dorn introduced a constitutional amendment in the Unicameral Friday that would raise the salary of state lawmakers to $30,000. He said the current salary of $12,000 is too low to live on without additional financial assistance. Dorn said that keeps some Nebraskans from running for office. In order to take effect, the amendment would need the votes of three-fifths of the Legislature and a majority of Nebraska voters in the next statewide election.…
Some theatre teachers are asking the State Board of Education to increase the endorsement level requirement for educators. They spoke at the board's first meeting with four new members on Friday.
The Lincoln Children's Museum has introduced sensory friendly hours. They are doing this by dimming lights, quieting the noisier of exhibits and providing sensory sensitivity kits for visitors to use.
One Omaha, Nebraska couple was staying at a family home near Los Angeles when they evacuated as fires engulfed the canyon nearby.
A new professional volleyball team called Love Omaha will compete in its first match Friday when it visits Houston. It’s a part of a six-team pro league called League One Volleyball, or Love, for short.
A bill to change Nebraska’s electoral vote allocation to winner-take-all was introduced in the state legislature Thursday morning. Sen. Loren Lippincott introduced it on behalf of Gov. Jim Pillen, who listed it as one of his four legislative priorities for 2025. Lippincott said winner-take-all spreads out representation to Americans in all states, not just a select few.…
The 109th Nebraska Legislature is officially in session. The Norris Chamber at the state capitol was filled with the families of senators Wednesday morning. The newly appointed Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court Jeffrey Funke swore in the 25 senators elected or reelected in November. After the swearing in ceremony, senators got to work electing the Speaker of the Legislature and 17 committee chairs.…
A national construction association has released its annual report with expected challenges and outlooks during Donald Trump’s first year back in office. Here are the details on what construction firms in Nebraska are most concerned about for 2025.
Urban and suburban school districts may have a funding and staffing edge when it comes to implementing laws to support students with unstable housing. But, homeless education liaisons in small rural districts say close-knit communities make for efficient identification and support for students eligible for services.…
The current Husker track at Innovation Campus in Lincoln doesn't have seating. Due to that and pandemic cancellations, the track and field program hasn’t hosted an outdoor meet since May 2019.
Governor Jim Pillen named Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska’s next state poet today/Monday during a ceremony at the state capitol. Rodgers will serve a five-year term as an advocate for poetry, literature and literacy on behalf of the state.She says she hopes to use the role to amplify the work of Nebraska writers and inspire others to consume more poetry. Rodgers is the first African American and youngest person to be named Nebraska State Poet.…
Lincoln University in Missouri is heading a USDA-funded project researching the commodity, but its prohibition created high hurdles for getting the crop off the ground.
By the end of 2024, Omaha's Douglas County saw a record-breaking amount of whooping cough cases. This comes alongside large numbers of whooping cough cases both statewide and nationally.
On the first day of the 119th Congress, the House of Representatives gathered to elect a speaker. Democrats were united in voting for Hakeem Jeffries of New York, while all but one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, ultimately ended up voting for Mike Johnson of Louisiana. That was enough to give Johnson 218 votes, the exact number needed to be elected speaker.…
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health works with clinics to offer same day scheduling and walk-in appointments. There are multiple providers available in each of the state’s six behavioral health regions. A list of providers can be found on the DHHS Same Day webpage.…
A Lincoln-based group is asking immigrants and refugees what their experiences are like coming to the state. Here’s how those survey results will be used.
The Nebraska State Patrol had another busy year. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson recently asked Patrol Superintendent, Colonel John Bolduc to characterize 2024.
A new law giving people more control over their personal information online took effect in Nebraska Wednesday. The Nebraska Data Privacy Act allows consumers to access, correct or delete the data companies collect about them. It also enables Nebraskans to opt out of their data being sold to other companies or third parties. Consumers can download a universal opt out mechanism on their web browser, which automatically sends a signal to every website that they don’t want their data being sold.…
Minden, Nebraska has been known as the Christmas City ever since Santa Claus himself made the declaration in 1923. The Kearney County Courthouse’s bright red and green lights can be seen from miles away and the community’s annual Light of the World Pageant brings visitors from across the region. “People really gasp when they see those lights," said Jack Hultquist, a longtime Minden resident. Now, the community is looking for ways to keep its traditions going for the next 100 years.…
Keegan Smutz and his bridge maintenance crew help cut, deliver and decorate the Durham’s annual Christmas tree. Smutz has helped bring Christmas to Omaha for 10 years now.
Ridership on Amtrak in Nebraska has doubled in the past two years. According to data from the passenger rail carrier, ticket sales broke records nationwide in Fiscal Year 2024. The California Zephyr, the cross-country line serving Nebraska, makes makes one eastbound and one westbound stop at five stations. It’s a historic route traveling between Chicago and the San Francisco area. According to Amtrak’s annual report released this month, over 350,000 people used that line. That’s an increase of a 6.9 percent over the previous year.…
Governor Jim Pillen announced the winners of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development grants Friday. Each of the grants were worth two hundred thousand dollars. The Southeast Nebraska Development District received funds to inventory the region’s water and wastewater infrastructure. The SPARK Developer Academy in Omaha and Central Nebraska Development District each won grants aimed at solving the affordable housing crisis. The grants are part of the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative, which launched earlier this year. The initiative was created to fund economic development projects in each of the state’s six community college districts.…
As the 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, Scott Phillips traveled the state and country sharing his experiences as an educator. But those events are winding down as his time in the role comes to a close.
Nebraska faces a projected budget shortfall, which has senators downplaying expections for the upcoming legislative session.
A volunteer snow removal program in Lincoln is heading into its thirteenth winter season. The Snow Angels program connects volunteers with older adults and individuals with disabilities who are unable to clear their own sidewalks and driveways. Lincoln City Ordinance requires people to clear snow and ice from sidewalks by 9 a.m. the day after a snowstorm. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up on the Lincoln City website.…
Howard Hawks was more than a businessman and community leader. One woman shares his personal impact on her life.
One of the first “big picture” challenges facing Nebraska Public Media’s new general manager and CEO is a possibility the Trump administration will defund public media. In a recent conversation with Stacey Decker, Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson asked how seriously corporate executives are taking Trump’s threats.…
Through reporting in Iowa, Nebraska and other states, The Midwest Newsroom has found a pattern of rural school districts relying on nonprofit organizations and community members to provide support and services where federal funding fails to meet needs.
Nebraska and Penn State are competing in the NCAA Volleyball Final Four Thursday night. The Huskers are looking to flip the script against the Nittany Lions.
The U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 Wednesday. The bill includes a pay raise for military members and allocates additional funds for projects at Offutt Air Force Base. The legislation also bans using defense funds on gender-affirming care for children of service members. Nebraska Senators Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer voted in favor of the bill, which now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk.…
Gov. Jim Pillen discussed his proposal to ban the sale of lab-produced meat in Nebraska grocery stores.
Nebraska’s five electoral votes were officially cast this/Tuesday afternoon at the state capitol. Republican electors cast four votes for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, while Democrat Peg Lippert, who represented Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, cast her ballot for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Nebraska was one of two states, along with Maine, to split its electoral votes between two candidates in 2024.…
The December holidays have wrapped up, which means those Christmas trees have done their jobs. Here’s what one organization is doing to make sure the retired evergreens go to the right place.
Many Midwest states and outdoor organizations are now trying to reach groups that haven’t historically participated in hunting — including women. But while women make up about a third of new hunters, many face barriers to break into and continue with the sport.
Nebraska Department of Education officials encourage school districts to employ what’s called the inclusion method for students with disabilities. In theory, it would address teacher shortages and benefit students in the long run. But this method works only when all the supports are there.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit Monday against Change Healthcare due to a data breach in February that impacted more than 500,000 Nebraskans. The state alleges the healthcare company violated Nebraska’s consumer protection and data security laws because of its weak security measures and delay in notifying customers about the breach. Nebraska is the first state to take action against the Tennessee-based company, but Hilgers says he expects other states to follow suit.…
Community members in South Omaha planned to meet with police last night, but many weren’t permitted to enter the room.
The largest decarbonized plastics plant in the world is coming to Falls City. Citroniq Chemicals will turn ethanol into a bio-based plastic material used in everything from automotive components to medical products. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Lucas Froeschl, Executive Director of the Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise, to find out how Falls City landed this project, considered to be “one of the largest investments in Nebraska history."…
Judeg Susan Strong denied John Kuehn's motion to prevent Governor Jim Pillen from signing and acknowledging the results of the medical marijuana ballot initiatives. The second lawsuit seeks to void the two medical cannabis initiatives voted into the law by Nebraskans in 2024.
Lincoln Public School board members expect to have an interim superintendent named in January. The board president shared the update at the district’s Board of Education meeting Tuesday night.
The first graduates of a new program are hoping to help revive childcare in Omaha.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen ceremonially signed legislation to aid Nebraska National Guard recruitment efforts Monday. He was joined by state senators Tom Brewer, Rita Sanders and Loren Lippincott. Adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, Craig Strong, thanked the legislature and encouraged them to continue to reach out to service members for new legislative ideas.…
Former Nebraska regent and Omaha businessman Howard Hawks died at age 89 on Dec. 6. Hawks served 18 years as a board member for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He also co-founded one of the largest independent energy companies in the country, Tenaska.
Omaha's car-related pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities this year has over doubled according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The City of Omaha Vision Zero crash dashboard shows there were 6 fatalities reported in 2023, while as of October 2024, 14 fatalities were reported.
Wild rice grows in shallow waterways in the Great Lakes region and parts of Canada. It’s a plant that holds important ecological and cultural significance, but it’s been on the decline since the early 1900s.
A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at the state capitol building Friday. It was given by the Consulate General of India in Seattle and will be located in Governor Jim Pillen’s hearing room. Pillen also declared December 6 as “A Day of Remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi” throughout the state of Nebraska.…
Creighton and Nebraska didn’t lose a set in the first and second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament over the weekend.
The University of Nebraska’s economic impact on the state has grown from $5.8 billion to $6.4 billion in the past three years, Paul Umbach from consulting firm Tripp Umbach said at the Board of Regents meeting Friday.
A Nebraska congressman is sponsoring legislation intended to bolster protocols for the organization responsible for handling cases of abuse in sports.
The 76th annual Nebraska State Christmas tree lighting ceremony is Sunday and will be held at the capitol in Lincoln. The tree was donated by Pat and Terry Hastreiter. The couple said they heard about the search in the newspaper and thought to enter their four spruce trees for consideration.
Charles Hoffman, a spokesperson for the Air Force Global Strike Command, says the wing will allow the Air Force to improve nuclear communications, command and control. The 95th Wing is expected to add around 70 personnel to the base and be fully operational by January.
A wood building material can be used in high-rise structures, giving it the potential to replace materials that are bad for the climate, while also locking carbon into buildings for decades.
Thousands of insect species use vibrations to communicate. Now, in part because of the foundational research of a Midwestern biology professor, more researchers are exploring insect vibrational communication to ward against pests and understand climate change.
BMO employees and United Way of the Midlands volunteers assembled more than 200 homeless outreach kits for Giving Tuesday. New Visions Homeless Services will distribute the kits across the Omaha metro area. United Way of the Midlands spokesperson Carmen Steele says the process was rewarding and she is thankful for the work of the volunteers.…
The Nebraska State Board of Canvassers met to certify the results of the 2024 general election Monday afternoon. Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Wayne Bena said nearly 70,000 ballots were hand counted after the election and only 7 had discrepancies between the hand count and machine count. Bena said the implementation of voter ID had a negligible effect on the election and fewer than 350 ballots were rejected due to the new requirement.…
It’s been 79 years since the end of World War Two, where an estimated 15 million lives were lost. Some families got to bury their loved ones, but others were left with more questions than answers. A family in Syracuse recently had they're 80-year mystery answered and more.
It’s been 79 years since the end of World War Two, where an estimated 15 million lives were lost. Some families got to bury their loved ones, but others were left with more questions than answers. A family in Syracuse recently had they're 80-year mystery answered and more.
Nebraska students scored better in English Language Arts on the statewide assessment last school year compared to the previous school year. But third grade scores decreased, according to new state data.
The voter-approved ballot initiatives legalizing medical marijuana will stand following a legal challenge alleging they received false signatures. This will have a lasting effect on Nebraskans with criminal convictions, as well as quantity of police interactions according to Nicole D. Porter with The Sentencing Project.…
A Doniphan, Nebraska teen with more than 40 charges related to sextortion pled no contest to four counts of 1st degree sexual assault and one count of human trafficking. In Hall County District Court on Tuesday, the prosecutor agreed to the plea deal, meaning multiple victims will avoid testifying in public. Cody Holum, an 18-year-old from Doniphan, faces sentencing at a hearing January. Each individual charge could result in a 50 year prison term.…
Lincoln LGBTQ plus lounge DAME is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for those in the community that may not have a supportive family to celebrate with. The celebration is Thanksgiving Day at DAME from 6 to 10pm and is free to attend. Attendees must be 21 or over.
The first season of cashless concessions at Memorial Stadium grew sales by 55%.
President-elect Donald Trump nominated conservative think tank CEO Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture. Congressman Flood wrote in a statement to Nebraska Public Media that Rollins has broad policy experience, and he is looking forward to working with her. Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen has concerns about the nominee’s lack of agriculture-specific experience but says her close ties with Trump could make her an effective secretary.…
President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations is causing worry and uncertainty.
A rural Nebraska family weaves farming with their cultural identity. Here’s how this work has helped preserve traditional Brazilian food cultivation in an unlikely place.
The Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Child Welfare published its annual report, painting a picture of challenges and difficulties. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Inspector General Jennifer Carter to talk about factors contributing to a noticeable increase in reports of deaths and serious injuries in the child welfare system.…
A multigenerational Indigenous nonprofit is hosting its second annual fashion show to display participants’ culture and journeys toward emotional healing. Here’s how the program has adapted after its inaugural show last year.
The search for the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney continues with listening sessions planned for next week.
With most of the state’s votes counted, Nebraska shifted slightly in favor of Republicans at the top of the ticket. But political science professor Kevin Smith says that change was less evident in the results of ballot initiatives. Voters legalized medical marijuana, rejected funding for private school scholarships and mandated paid sick leave last week.…
Farmers are increasingly relying on off-farm jobs to supplement their farm income. Today about 84% of farm families rely on another part-time or even full-time job to stay in business.
Health professionals are sharing resources for people coping with the stress election season can bring. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) said the 988 suicide prevention hotline can help.
As far back as 2013, the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System has issued an annual report. Specific subjects in each of these reports change year after year, but some correctional concerns never leave the list, including over-crowding and staffing shortages.
If you are 65 or older, now is the time to enroll in Medicare, this country's health insurance program. Enrollment is open until Dec. 7.
Community outreach to determine how to disperse funding in response to opioid misuse
Mandatory paid sick leave was passed by a majority of Nebraskans, but there are some who worry it will harm small businesses. Ansley Fellers and members of the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association are brainstorming ideas, and the group plans to approach the legislature when session resumes.
The political makeup of the State Board of Education will continue to be an even split of Democrats and Republicans following the election this week. The board is officially non-partisan.
The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.
Republicans are set to retain their supermajority in the Unicameral after flipping two seats previously held by Democrats. The legislature is officially nonpartisan, but the party affiliations of senators have historically had implications on issues like abortion, gender-affirming care and Nebraska’s electoral vote allocation. For example, in May 2023, the Let Them Grow Act and Preborn Child Protection Act, which banned most abortions after 12 weeks and added restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, passed with 33 votes.…
The Nebraska Department of Education will expand the state’s teacher apprenticeship program to eight colleges and 19 school districts across the state with help from $6 million in federal funding.
People looking to hit the casino in Lincoln can now play table games for the first time. The facility doubled in size Monday, with nearly 900 different slots, tables and kiosks available now.
The U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer and independent industrial mechanic Dan Osborn has been all over the airwaves in Nebraska. Political attack ads have tried to align Osborn with Democrats, while some of Osborn’s own ads have drawn similarities between him and former president Donald Trump. But Osborn has remained firm in his stance that he would not align himself with either party if elected.…
It’s been a tradition to eat turkey for Thanksgiving since the 1800s. But one economic report suggests the custom has lost footing in recent years.
Deli meats, carrots and fast food onions are some of the products that were recently recalled across the U.S. Experts say improved detection strategies means regulators are able to catch more health risks.
Several Nebraska universities are exploring the opportunities artificial intelligence offers.
State Senator Mike McDonnell announced his candidacy for Omaha mayor Thursday evening. McDonnell previously served as Omaha’s fire chief and has represented a South Omaha district in the Nebraska legislature for the last 8 years. He will face current Omaha mayor Jean Stothert, Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing and nonprofit executive Jasmine Harris in next spring’s election.…
The holiday season is about to commence, but some criminal justice advocates want to share a reminder with those settling in for their celebrations. The press conference addresses jail overcrowding.
Jeffrey J. Funke, 55, is Nebraska’s 32nd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, following the retirement of Mike Heavican, who served for 18 years. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Chief Justice Funke and asked how in today’s politically charged environment, it’s possible to keep politics out of the courtroom.…
Major League Baseball All-Star and Omaha native, Alec Bohm, will be inducted into the first-ever Omaha Roncalli Hall of Fame on Friday.
A route for a trail connecting the state’s two largest metro areas was approved Wednesday night. The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board of Directors voted 14 to 4 in favor of a 10-mile route in western Cass County. The new trail will connect to existing segments of the MoPac Trail that reach the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. The estimated cost of the project is more than $15 million dollars.…
Senator Pete Ricketts is encouraging the U.S. Senate to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s national security nominees as quickly as possible. Ricketts is a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, which will hold hearings on nominees for ambassadors and other national security officials in the coming months. He says Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will help America stand with its allies and be tough on China.…
The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is adding a new program to empower historically underrepresented entrepreneurs in the state’s capital city.
The annual Christmas tree for the Durham Museum was chopped down and delivered Monday. The tree is currently being decorated with lights and ornaments by members of a bridge maintenance crew provided by Union Pacific. The tree lighting ceremony is on November 29th.
Drought has scorched much of the Midwest and Great Plains for the last four years. It has destroyed crops and sparked wildfires. Wildlife is also reckoning with the dry conditions – which can change animal behavior and even push species out of some regions.
The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District Board approved a contract Thursday to remove a sandbar near the Highway 75 bridge over the Platte River south of Omaha. Removal will decrease the flood risk to surrounding areas. The project comes at a cost of around $4 million dollars and is expected to be completed by May 2025.…
Nebraska football has lost three straight games this season and changed offensive coordinators this week. The stakes are high for the Huskers’ matchup with USC on Saturday, needing one more win to become bowl eligible.
Gov. Jim Pillen and members of a trade mission to Germany and the Czech Republic gave an update Wednesday. Pillen said the mission promotes Nebraska’s ag products, equipment and technologies. While in Germany, Pillen and those representing the state spoke to German companies that currently have a footprint in Nebraska. The trade mission began in the Czech Republic on November 7th and concludes in Germany on Thursday/today.…
In Nebraska’s First Congressional District, there’s a large fundraising gap between incumbent Republican Mike Flood and Democrat Carol Blood.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are looking to become bowl eligible for the first time in seven seasons on Saturday with a home game against UCLA.
With less than a week before the election, Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson spoke with Nebraska Public Media reporter Brian Beach to learn more about how the results of state legislature races could impact the balance of power in the Unicameral in 2025.
The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money.
Day two of the trial over medical cannabis initiatives brought two witnesses to the stand. A petition circulator advocating to legalize medical marijuana testified in court that the organizer of the campaign encouraged her to sign off on petitions she had not circulated. The trial in Lancaster County District Court may determine if the medical marijuana initiatives made it to the ballot legally.…
Hundreds of Latino high school students attended the Nebraska Latino Youth Summit Thursday. The event serves as a pathway to learn about higher education and future career opportunities.
Nebraskans who have completed felony sentences had their voting rights restored shortly before the voter registration deadline ahead of the November election, but it wasn’t an easy path.
Lincoln Public Schools students participated in a mock election Wednesday to learn about democracy. Students in 4th-12th grades voted using a ballot similar to the ones adults will see next week, including presidential and senate races.
With less than a week before the presidential election, Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson sat down with Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen to talk about the final days of preparations.
Opening statements were heard Tuesday for the medical cannabis ballot initiative trial. It will determine whether the two ballot initiatives are valid.
Pheasant hunting season is underway across the state. In parts of western Nebraska, the birds haven’t recovered from drought conditions in recent years.
Almost 60% of Nebraska voters oppose sending taxpayer dollars to private schools, according to a set of polls from The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling earlier this month. On Nov. 5, voters will decide if a state-funded scholarship program for private schools continues.
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts saved it from being drained 100 years ago, but the next century brings new challenges.
The Executive Director of Nebraska's Commission on Indian Affairs is hailing President Joe Biden's apology for the history of boarding schools that attempted to force Native American children to assimilate.
Creighton basketball is hosting an exhibition to benefit people affected by the April tornadoes in the state. Bluejay Athletics spokesperson, Rob Anderson, explains the connection between Purdue and the tornadoes that ripped through eastern Nebraska on April 26th.
Creighton volleyball has reached its highest ranking in school history. Creighton has been ranked sixth in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll for several weeks in a row.
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the UNMC hospital staff create costumes for the patients in the NICU. They always follow a theme and this year it's “Game Night in the NICU.” Some of the costumes featured are Mario and Princess Peach, Mr. Monopoly and even Scrabble. While the costumes and photos are cute, this yearly tradition holds a deeper meaning.…
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is one of the country’s oldest Latino advocacy groups. For the first time, three national presidents are in Nebraska promoting Latino voters and making an endorsement.
The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development mission area took his first trip to Nebraska this week as Under Secretary. As part of his trip, Doctor Basil Gooden spoke at the Rural Community Assistance Partnership Conference and visited the Greater Omaha Packing Company. The company received a $20 million Meat and Poultry Procession Expansion Program grant from USDA Rural Development in 2022 in order to strengthen food supply chains.…
The city of Fremont will host its first Hispanic Business Banquet to recognize the economic impact of Latino entrepreneurs in the state.
As Halloween draws near, opportunities for free candy are beginning to pop up. Amongst these are sensory friendly trunk or treating events. That’s when those hosting take into account people with different types of disabilities. Sensory friendly events like these are becoming more popular.
Only one Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice has served longer than the current Chief Justice. Mike Heavican retires at the end of October after 18 years on the bench. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with the 77 year old Schuyler native to talk about his life as a lawyer.
With the dust settled from Nebraska’s special legislative session on property taxes, the conversation now switches to how these policies will impact the state. Nebraska Public Media’s Brian Beach reports on what legislators and tax experts hope to see moving forward.
In an important conference matchup, Nebraska football was routed by Indiana Saturday, 56-7. It’s the Huskers’ second biggest loss since joining the Big Ten and the 26th straight loss to ranked opponents.
Cultivated meat – meat grown from animal cells – is touted as a way to meet growing global demand with far fewer climate impacts. Yet two states banned the sale of cultivated meat earlier this year, and there are proposals in several Midwestern states to do the same.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz campaigned in Papillion Saturday.
Students, parents and school staff have made about 3,500 reports through the Safe2Help Nebraska app since it rolled out in 2020. The program offers an anonymous way for individuals to report concerning incidents, like bullying and self-harm.
The extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired in September. Pressure is mounting for Congress to pass new legislation, as tough weather and low crop prices challenge farm budgets.
Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson reached out to Kristen Olson, an expert in survey methodology in UNL’s Bureau of Sociological Research, to talk about changes in the science of polling since 2016.
Farmers harvesting their crops are well aware of dangerous fire conditions. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson recently talked about it with Jenny Rees, Extension Educator for the University.
A festival in the Omaha-metro area highlights Latinas in what some may view as unconventional. The Midwest Chingona Fest empowers women by directly combatting a centuries-old philosophy.
Union Adventist University’s Disaster Response team returned early Monday morning from a week of assisting communities affected by the hurricane in North Carolina. The team helped with tree removal, cleaning up houses and supplying people with food and water.
More than 4,800 students are considered homeless in Nebraska, and school districts can do only so much to help. Many rely on partnerships with local organizations to support student needs outside of school.
Omaha Benson High School has canceled and forfeited the rest of its football games this season. Benson High is 0-7 on the season including three losses by 60 or more points.
Programs that provide drought relief to farmers use the U.S. Drought Monitor to determine eligibility, but some experts say it doesn’t always capture local conditions.
Kernza is a perennial grain that can produce an annual crop, even as it stays in the ground for up to four years. Its deep root system make it a sustainable crop, but the grain doesn't have many markets.
Queer Nite, an organization in Omaha, celebrated an event called "Out in the Park" Sunday afternoon. It celebrated Omaha’s LGBTQ+ history through drag performances as well as promoting the Queer History of Omaha Mapping Project and UNO’s Queer Omaha Archives.
We look behind some of the claims and counterclaims made by Rep. Don Bacon and state Sen. Tony Vargas in their race in Nebraska's Second Congressional District.
For anyone competing in triathlons, it takes tremendous determination and discipline. That's Bellevue resident Andrew Tupper's foundation for his humble journey to the World Triathlon Championships.
Members of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District met with local landowner Bill Oberg and his wife on Thursday near Lincoln’s Nine Mile Prairie. They celebrated the closing of a 75-acre conservation easement of the property. A conservation easement is a way to use other people’s land to solve conservation issues. In case, they placed the 75-acres in the hands of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District.…
A group of 20 states are included in the litigation against CMS, arguing there aren’t enough nurses to meet the new standards. The federal agency hopes to increase staffing requirements to improve care across the country.
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A new survey from The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center asked registered voters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska about measures on Nov. 5 ballots as well as a variety of political, social and economic subjects.
Election officials and security experts from across the country met in Omaha Wednesday to discuss how to mitigate security risks ahead of the general election. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said each ballot counting machine is tested three times prior to election day and county websites are monitored for cybersecurity threats weekly. He encouraged citizens to volunteer as poll workers and election observers to see the process firsthand.…
Lincoln’s South Branch Library unveiled its new mural Wednesday. The library chose Chloe Burgett (BUR-Gitt), a local children’s book artist, to paint the installation. The process began in September with a community event where people from the neighborhood painted the background.
November’s ballot is unique from past elections for a few reasons: two senators are up for election for the first time in decades. There are also several ballot measures. Here’s how that has impacted voting education this year.
Republican Congressman Don Bacon and Democratic State Senator Tony Vargas clashed over issues of abortion, public safety and bipartisanship during their second debate Tuesday evening hosted by Nebraska Public Media. Vargas touted his record of cutting taxes in the Unicameral and criticized Bacon for cosponsoring the Life At Conception Act three times. Bacon spoke about his ability to work across the aisle in Washington, while accusing Vargas of being anti-police.…
The Midwest Newsroom and its partners found that homeless students eligible for enrollment, transportation and academic support in most rural school districts are not getting these services because the districts are undercounting students without stable housing and not applying for available funds.
A Monday morning explosion in O’Neill Nebraska destroyed the St. Patrick’s Parish Center and damaged a nearby school and hospital. There are no injuries reported, but patients at Avera (uh-VAIR-uh) Saint Anthony’s Hospital were evacuated to another hospital and classes were canceled at St. Mary’s Grade School and High School. An investigation from the Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s office is ongoing into the cause of the explosion.…
A Monday morning explosion in O’Neill Nebraska destroyed the St. Patrick’s Parish Center and damaged a nearby school and hospital. There are no injuries reported, but patients at Avera (uh-VAIR-uh) Saint Anthony’s Hospital were evacuated to another hospital and classes were canceled at St. Mary’s Grade School and High School. An investigation from the Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s office is ongoing into the cause of the explosion.…
Every month tens of thousands of people go through the process to become U-S citizens—with hundreds choosing to have their naturalization ceremony in Nebraska. Dozens of New Americans in Grand Island became U.S. citizens this year with a main goal in mind: participating in the election.
Five fires broke out in Gage County this past weekend. There were fires near Odell, Holmesville and Pickerell. A combination of dry conditions and high temperatures with strong winds created the perfect formula for wildfires to start and spread. The fires are 100 percent contained.
Crop prices have returned to more normal levels this year — down from record highs. As farmers expect less income this year, that's likely to send ripples through the larger agricultural economy.
Union Adventist University’s Disaster Response Team has been deployed to assist in clean up following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. The team of 35 students and faculty are currently in Newland, North Carolina assisting the small town. They plan to return on Sunday, October 13th.
A new survey from The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center asked registered voters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska about measures on Nov. 5 ballots as well as a variety of political, social and economic subjects.
The State Board of Education discussed a policy arming authorized school staff in smaller school districts at its meeting Friday.
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will vote on whether to allow alcohol sales at all University athletic events Friday. If approved, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has the goal of offering booze by next fall. Students shared a variety of views on the issue.
Five years after the EPA first issued a no-drink order for the Santee Sioux reservation in northern Nebraska, the tribe has finally been assured they will have the funding to do something about it. But there’s still a long road ahead for the Santee - at minimum three years of planning and construction for a pipeline to bring in water from South Dakota.…
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation – or Nebraska VR – celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month by honoring those creating inclusive workspaces.
Tuesday marks the beginning of Nebraska’s Black Maternal Health Month. Advocates are using this time of year to bring awareness to health disparities among Black birthing people. Nebraska Public Media’s Kassidy Arena was at the launch event.
Nebraska is the only state that uses a draft to find volunteers for election day. For decades, Douglas County is the only one to regularly utilize it. Here's how the jury-duty-like system works ahead of general elections.
Research shows that college students are going hungry at a higher rate than the U.S. population as a whole. Some campuses are taking alternative approaches to tackling student hunger.
Kansas and Missouri agencies have paid thousands of dollars to Street Cop Training. Since The Midwest Newsroom and KCUR began investigating, police departments in both states have stopped using the private company to instruct officers.
The State Auditor criticized one school district’s use of nutrition funds to buy video boards. Chase County Schools in the southwest part of the state used almost $125,000 from the school nutrition fund to help purchase two new video boards in the gym.
A Nebraska man accused of quadruple homicide in Laurel has been found guilty by a Dakota County jury. Thursday morning, the jury convicted Jason Jones with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree arson, and four counts of the use of a firearm to commit a felony. Thursday afternoon, the court held an aggravation hearing to determine whether the nature of Jones’ crimes make him eligible for the death penalty.…
Ho Chunk Inc. celebrated its 30th anniversary as the economic development wing of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Wednesday. Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman, who serves in President Joe Biden’s cabinet, visited Winnebago and said Ho-Chunk Inc. serves as a model for other Native American economic development efforts. Since its founding in 1994, Ho-Chunk Inc. has reinvested $44 million dollars of dividends back into the Winnebago tribe.…
Friendships, competition and a second family: that’s what you’ll find at the softball fields in La Vista on Monday and Wednesday nights at the Nebraska Senior Softball League.
Prosecuting attorney Sandra Allen encouraged the jury to charge defendant Jason Jones with first-degree murder and first-degree arson. She cited text messages and weapons purchases from Jones indicating his actions were premeditated. Defense attorney Matthew McDonald argued that Jones’ wife Carrie killed one of the victims and that his poor mental state makes him ineligible to receive first-degree murder charges for the three people he did kill. The jury is deliberating the case, and a decision is expected by the end of the week.…
The Bronco fire in Sioux County is the latest of seven state of emergencies in Nebraska this year. It’s National Preparedness Month and state officials strongly encouraged people to pack for bad weather.
The FBI is launching a campaign to educate the public on scams after an increase in reported financial losses from fraud in the first part of the year. FBI Omaha Field Office special agent in charge Gene Kowel says the rise of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies have made it easier for criminals to scam people out of their money. Kowel says people should think before transferring large sums of money, especially through cryptocurrency kiosks, to ensure they are not a victim of fraud.…
The U.S. Department of Education announced National Blue Ribbon Schools on Monday, with four from Nebraska making the list. Elkhorn Grandview Middle, Wilma Upchurch Elementary in Millard, West Point Elementary and Southern Valley Elementary received the honor this year for their academic achievements.…
More grocery stores are closing, and high transportation costs combined with spotty internet service can prevent rural residents from accessing and using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits.
While corn and soybeans dominate the Midwestern landscape today, some farmers are integrating strips of native prairie back into their fields. This conservation practice has expanded to more than a dozen states.
Republican Congressman Don Bacon visited Ukraine last week and met with the country’s leadership, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said Ukrainians are asking for additional weapons, for help improving their air defense system and a path to join NATO. Bacon said abandoning Ukraine could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin to take over other former Soviet Republics like Georgia and Moldova, costing the U.S. more money defending NATO countries.…
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in 2021, the governors of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska answered his call to tackle crime and illegal immigration along the state’s border with Mexico. Their efforts are failing, critics say.
Supporters of Kamala Harris spoke in Omaha Thursday about their fear that former President Donald Trump would repeal the Affordable Care Act if elected. During the September presidential debate, Trump said he was going to replace the the legislation, but didn’t offer specifics about an alternative plan. Nebraska State Sen. Jen Day, a registered Democrat who represents Sarpy County in the Unicameral, said repealing the act would force patients to choose between putting food on the table and getting the care they need.…
Bennington middle school teacher will be the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Nebraska Education Commissioner Brian Maher surprised her with the honor on Thursday.
The Nebraska Cornhusker football squad opens Big Ten play against Illinois Friday. This will also be the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium and one of the most important games in recent memory.
Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts is calling for an investigation into the U.S. Secret Service following the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Ricketts said the public should be confident that all presidential nominees will be protected equally. He also said Democrats need to "stop the violent rhetoric they’ve used against Donald Trump."…
Commercial chicken farmers literally bet the farm, spending millions of dollars on land and enormous chicken houses to raise birds they never own — putting their livelihoods in the hands of a single company that is both their supplier and sole buyer. When Tyson closed a processing plant in southeast Missouri, some farmers facing bankruptcy decided to sue.…
Nebraska's plans to build a canal to bring water from Colorado come amid that state's own plans for water.
Nebraska is moving ahead on plans for a canal to bring water to the state from Colorado.
Even as the tropical-tasting fruit gains popularity through farmer's markets and festivals, the pawpaw faces big hurdles to reaching a mass market.
University of Nebraska chief financial officer Chris Kabourek is resigning effective at the end of September. Kabourek has worked in the NU system for 27 years. He submitted his resignation in a letter to NU President Jeffrey Gold on Monday.
The organization formerly known as the Immigrant Legal Center plus Refugee Empowerment Center has a new name.
Republican First District Congressman Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Carol Blood met in debate Sunday.
Several community newspapers across Nebraska are the only sources covering local news. Here's how two such owners are keeping news alive in their towns.
The trial for a Nebraska man accused of killing four of his neighbors in the village of Laurel got underway in Dakota County Thursday. Defendant Jason Jones did not appear in court. Prosecuting attorney Corey O’Brien said the state has plans to show the jury more than 1,000 pieces of evidence, including photos, videos and physical objects incriminating Jones. Defense attorney Matthew McDonald said Jones had a mental breakdown the night of the homicides and therefore should not be charged with first-degree, pre-meditated murder. The trial is expected to continue over the next few weeks.…
Nebraska Public Media News has learned that the State Ombudsman’s Office is investigating the Nebraska State Historical Society.
Tuesday night is the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. In Lincoln, Nebraska, there’s a very different kind of red-versus-blue contest happening. It’s on the volleyball court.
When destructive tornadoes hit Lincoln and other cities in eastern Nebraska a few months ago, it changed peoples’ lives. One manufacturing plant was entirely decimated. Here’s what happened to those who lost their jobs.
The Madison County History Museum houses oddities of the county’s history from floor to ceiling. And one volunteer is known to be its walking encyclopedia. Stories of the county’s history aren't the only reason people visit.
Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, activities have increased in women’s college sports over the last year. At the University of Nebraska, that momentum has inspired a new sponsorship.
The longest-run Black rodeo in the nation, the Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo takes place every year in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. This year, hundreds of spectators and competitors from across the country celebrated the rodeo’s 69th anniversary.
Sen. Pete Ricketts hosted a forum at the Nebraska State Fair on Monday. Alongside Congressman Adrian Smith and other state and federal agribusiness leaders, the group focused on agriculture, trade and government regulations. Ricketts said government overregulation from the Biden administration is hurting Nebraska agriculture producers and he encouraged the audience of around 100 people to educate federal bureaucrats about the agriculture industry.…
Meteorologists and climatologists often have a tough job explaining climate change to the public. Now, a new person is leading Nebraska’s Climate Office. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with the state’s new climatologist to find out what she hopes to accomplish in her new role.
Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee Tim Walz spent the first half of his life in Nebraska, where he says he learned the value of hard work. While Walz was in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, Nebraska Public Media’s Brian Beach visited the places Walz once called home.…
A couple living in Crete are embarking on a unique journey to visit every community in the state. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor followed them to a town just west of Lincoln.
Fremont High School starts the year with new skills labs to improve future employment opportunities
The Nebraska Legislature finished its special session on property taxes Tuesday, giving final approval to a tax bill that was significantly smaller than what was originally proposed.
Independent Dan Osborn submitted his petition to the Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s office aiming to get his name on the ballot for United States Senate. Osborn is running against incumbent Deb Fischer. The union leader and veteran said his campaign sent off about 12,000 unverified signatures to the Secretary of State Bob Evnen. Osborn said that total includes at least 2,000 in each of Nebraska’s congressional districts.…
The high schoolers in the construction trades program at Gering Public Schools helped expand the preschool program in the district. The students spent the last year building four new preschool classrooms that will open this fall.
A Nebraska nonprofit for Indigenous women is expanding its reach.
A new internal poll from independent Dan Osborn’s campaign found his race with incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer within the margin of error. The poll, conducted by YouGov between July 31 and August 12, showed Fischer with 43% and Osborn with 41% of 500 registered voters. Most national election forecasters continue to show both Nebraska Senate races as solid Republican.…
The horse racetrack at Harrah’s Columbus ran its first slate of races this weekend. About 5,500 people visited the race track over the course of three days in Columbus.
Iowa recently gave the greenlight for what could become the largest carbon capture and sequestration project in the world. But regulatory hurdles, lawsuits and questions remain there and in neighboring states.
In August 2022, Jason Jones was arrested in connection with the deaths of four of his neighbors in Laurel, a northeast Nebraska town of 900 people. Jones is facing multiple charges of first-degree murder, first-degree arson, and the use of a firearm to commit a felony. If found guilty, Jones could face the death penalty. The trial is expected to last several weeks.…
Gov. Jim Pillen is defending his appointment to the Nebraska Library Commission of a woman who led efforts to remove books from Plattsmouth school libraries.
The Nebraska Department of Education was awarded an almost $55 million grant to be used over the next five years to create a comprehensive literacy program. Nebraska is one of 23 states to receive the grant from the federal government.
Cattle contribute more greenhouse gases than other livestock. The reasons behind that have some ranchers trying to address environmental impacts, while experts say there are also ways for you to curb your plate’s climate footprint.
Heartbreak and triumph, the old and the new. Husker fans and former players say that’s all front of mind as the University of Nebraska and the University of Colorado hit the gridiron Saturday night at 6:30 p.m.
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Dr. Jeffrey Gold will be installed as the ninth University of Nebraska president this afternoon. Nebraska Public Media’s Jolie Peal spoke with Dr. Gold ahead of the ceremony about his investiture and the start of the school year.
U.S. Senate candidates Republican Senator Deb Fischer and independent Dan Osborn announced endorsements from labor groups Tuesday. Fischer touted endorsements from 13 labor unions and trade associations, which include the Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska Hospital Association and the State Troopers Association of Nebraska. Meanwhile, Osborn announced support from 23 labor unions, including the Nebraska AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers and Communications Workers of America.…
A parenting group for Spanish-speakers will continue its pilot program in Fremont starting today (Tuesday).
For days, Amy Gholson tracked a shipment of baby turkeys she ordered from an Ohio hatchery. She kept tabs online as the birds began the more than 500-mile trip to the Gholson home near St. Charles, Missouri, via the U.S. Postal Service. The ten birds needed to arrive in two days to ensure they’d survive the trip. It was late March and temperatures were still low, making the speed of the delivery more crucial than usual. But the baby turkeys, or poults, hadn’t even left Ohio when progress halted. “I was going to be able to watch these babies digitally, basically, and they went to the Cleveland distribution warehouse and they stayed there and stayed there,” Gholson said. Postal Service delays have become more persistent in the years following the pandemic and a new ten-year plan put in place by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy aimed at ending billions of dollars a year in losses. Slowdowns in delivery are integral to the plan.…
North Omaha community leaders say a housing plan from presidential hopeful Kamala Harris would help develop more affordable housing in the neighborhood. State Sen. Terrell McKinney, Omaha developer Don Curry and housing advocate Kimara Snipes endorsed Harris’ plan to build 3 million new homes in the next four years and provide down payment assistance to first time home buyers. The Harris plan would also provide tax incentives to builders constructing starter homes.…
Labor Day is an annual celebration observed on the first Monday in September to recognize economic achievements of American workers. Labor has changed a lot in 142 years. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson reached out to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sociology professor, Dr. Regina Werum to talk about the newest generation of workers.…
Nebraska’s U.S. senators and congressmen touched on a variety of problems and prospects Thursday in their annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored presentation at the SAC museum near Ashland.
The University of Nebraska campuses in Omaha and Lincoln are dissolving offices focused on diversity. Students on both campuses are concerned with the closures.
Families, child care providers and employees may see some relief in their taxes next year. The programs, the Child Care Tax Credit and the School Readiness Tax Credit, aim to lessen the financial burden for families, providers and those helping improve early education across the state.
Husker football opens its second season under head coach Matt Rhule on Saturday against the University of Texas El Paso at home. Tuesday, the athletic department unveiled some changes to the game day experience at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska lawmakers gave second-round approval to expanded property tax credits Friday and gave a preliminary nod to a constitutional amendment to make bigger changes
Nebraska is trying to catch-up with the demand for Thoroughbred race horses.
Heat kills more people every year than any other climate-driven disaster. But experts say hot temperatures are likely causing even more deaths than official numbers show.
Senators in the Nebraska Legislature wrestled with a scaled-down property tax relief proposal today/Thursday, divided between those who said something is better than nothing, and those who want to try and do something more.
A program to make it easier for Nebraska communities to apply for federal transportation grants recently launched. Jodi Gibson with the Nebraska Department of Transportation said the Nebraska Infrastructure Hub was developed to help local and state agencies apply for money from the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act. The Hub includes a grant pairing portal and two full-time staff members to assist communities with grant applications.…
Horse racing returns to Columbus this weekend but at a brand new location. The race track at the recently opened Harrah’s Columbus casino will host its first racing days starting Friday.
The Nebraska Legislature moved toward advancing a series of budget cuts today/Wednesday, despite arguments they could hurt services and were not necessary.
Lincoln Public Schools started its second school year with a no-phone policy. The district also expanded it's digital hall pass system. Officials say both are helping improve the classroom environment.
Lincoln will open its second bilingual preschool and childcare location this fall.
The Nebraska Legislature gave first-round approval Tuesday to a vastly scaled-back proposal to relieve property taxes.
The Nebraska Association of Public Employees is appealing a labor court decision regarding remote work to the Nebraska Supreme Court. In July, the state labor court ruled that Governor Jim Pillen’s executive order requiring state employees to end most remote work arrangements without union bargaining was fully under his authority. Union executive director Justin Hubly said the appeal is necessary to protect workers rights and receive more clarity for the union’s upcoming labor contract with the state.…
The Nebraska Legislature moved Monday toward a potentially crucial vote Tuesday on a plan to reduce property taxes.
Two Catholic 7-12 schools in rural Nebraska consolidated. The Archdiocese of Omaha made the decision due to growing priest and teacher shortages. While some in the community support the merger, others are against, saying they are losing the long tradition of their mascot.
At the FBI’s Agriculture Threats Symposium in Omaha Monday, Special Agent in Charge Gene Kowel outlined major cybersecurity risks. The bureau is worried about potential ransomware attacks from criminal groups and foreign adversaries which could shut down farming operations during harvest or planting seasons. Kowel said the security risk is growing exponentially, and farmers should ensure they have multi-factor authentication for all digital farm operations.…
Gering’s Japanese Hall highlights little-known history of Japanese Nebraskans and boosts local tourism
The inaugural Nebraska Summit on Justice and Disparities was held at Creighton University Friday. Prison reform activist and New York City councilman Doctor Yusef Salaam was the keynote speaker. The event focused on Nebraska’s criminal justice system, juvenile detention and equitable law enforcement.…
The Nebraska Legislature spent another day thrashing around on taxes, before deciding to wait until next week to try again
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is joining 10 other states in requesting the EPA to require labeling rules for agricultural chemicals to be standardized nationwide. California previously enacted a rule mandating glyphosate, a common herbicide, to be labeled with a warning that the product could cause cancer, which Hilgers said makes the chemical more expensive for Nebraska farmers. If the EPA declines to make new rules, Hilgers said he could take the agency to court.…
Nebraska state senators expressed frustration with property tax proposals -- and with each other -- as they continued to slog through their special legislative session Wednesday.
Omaha Public Schools is gearing up for the academic year with new, alternatively-fueled buses.
Raw milk continues to grow in popularity, despite bird flu in dairy cattle bringing increased scrutiny from health experts.
Federal income caps are excluding many agricultural workers from affordable housing, leaving developments with vacant units and workers without homes.
Host Intro: The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee continued wading through Gov. Jim Pillen’s proposed budget cuts today/Tuesday, as the special session on property taxes continues.
Current Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced Tuesday that Minnesota Governor and Native Nebraskan Tim Walz will be her running mate in 2024. Walz was born in West Point, Nebraska, and has lived in Valentine, Butte, Chadron and Alliance. Walz taught at Alliance High School and coached their football and basketball teams before moving to Minnesota in 1996.…
For the first time ever, Nebraska’s largest city has an operational casino. The Warhorse Omaha Casino held its ribbon cutting Tuesday at Horsemen’s Park in Omaha.
The Revenue Committee is considering a new version of Gov. Jim Pillen's proposal to reduce property taxes.
Nebraska’s Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly led a ten-day trade mission of the state’s business and agriculture leaders to Indonesia in late July. The delegation met with Indonesian chefs, business executives and university researchers to market Nebraska products and build stronger trading ties. Sherry Vinton, the Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, called the trip a "rousing success."…
Nebraska legislative committees heard proposals Friday to legalize marijuana and provide state aid to cities to reduce property taxes.
Drones flying over Midwestern fields are likely to become a more typical sight. Farmers are finding that the remotely piloted aircraft can do everything from spraying fields to monitoring livestock.
Getting a new farm bill across the finish line in 2024 is likely doomed against a ticking clock, hot-button issues and election year politics.
The Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee discussed the idea, but not the details, of state takeover of school operating costs on Thursday.
Proposals to allow online sports betting from anywhere in Nebraska, and to allow the Legislature to ask voters to legalize it this November, were heard Wednesday in the Legislature’s special session.
The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act this week on a bipartisan, 91 to 3 vote. The legislation requires social media platforms to provide minors with options to disable addictive product features, including algorithmic recommendations. Nebraska Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts were both co-sponsors of the bill.…
August 3 marks the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide in northern Iraq. A large number of them chose to relocate to Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Legislature's Appropriations and Revenue Committees held public hearings Tuesday on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposals to cut the budget and expand sales taxes to pay for property tax relief.
Legal Marijuana NOW Party candidate Kerry Eddy has ended her campaign for the U.S. Senate. Tuesday morning, Eddy announced she is endorsing independent Dan Osborn, who will face incumbent Republican Senator Deb Fischer in the general election. Eddy said polling indicated she did not have a path to victory, and she supports Osborn’s view on marijuana legalization.…
Documentation status, language barriers and lack of information can all create barriers for immigrants to access federal grants. Now a number of organizations are stepping in to provide direct support.
Supporters promoted a less-dramatic reduction in property taxes than Gov. Jim Pillen has proposed at a Revenue Committee hearing Monday.
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
The Nebraska Legislature rejected an attempt Friday to bring its special session on property taxes to a close.
Sen.Jen Day introduced a bill during Friday’s special session that would force the sale of the state plane Gov. Jim Pillen uses to get around the state. According to flight logs, on July 25, the first day of the special session, Pillen took three flights connecting Lincoln, Beatrice and Nebraska City. Day said selling the $3.6 million plane would provide additional money for the state’s general fund. That money, she said, could be put toward property tax relief or other purposes.…
Senators began a special session of the Nebraska Legislature devoted to property taxes by introducing a variety of proposals.
A Federal district court in Missouri ordered Thursday that the Biden Administration’s rule protecting transgender youth from discrimination not be enforced. Earlier this spring, Nebraska’s attorney general Mike Hilgers and five other state’s attorneys general filed a lawsuit asking the court to stop a new regulation by the U.S. Department of Education.…
Nebraska voters could decide whether to legalize online sports betting in the state this November, thanks to legislation introduced in the special legislative session dedicated to lowering state property taxes. Thursday morning, Sen. Elliot Bostar put forth a bill and constitutional amendment that would put legalization on the November ballot. It will advance if 60% of the legislature is in favor.…
Both campaigns in the U.S. Senate race between Deb Fischer and Dan Osborn have very different perspectives on where things stand. An internal poll from the Fischer campaign found the senator has a 26-percentage point lead over Osborn, while a poll from the Osborn campaign showed the candidates tied at 42% each. According to the latest fundraising numbers, the Fischer campaign has more cash on hand, but Osborn raised more than his opponent in the last three months.…
The Nebraska Legislature is set to begin a special session on property taxes, amidst uncertainty over the outcome.
Nebraska’s Department of Environment and Energy is receiving $307 million from the EPA. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor reports on the funds.
Soil science is a relatively new field and becoming more critical in the work to keep soil healthy and productive. The discovery of century-old soil samples at a land-grant university could offer big clues into how soil has changed over time.
A dozen state senators from a variety of political perspectives hosted a listening session on property taxes in Lincoln Monday evening. The event comes ahead of a likely special legislative session devoted to reducing property taxes in Nebraska. Gov. Jim Pillen has said he wants to reduce property taxes by at least 40% by having the state pay for K-12 schools and eliminating some sales tax exemptions.…
Most people who attended an Omaha townhall about property taxes agreed they're a big problem, but there was little agreement about what should be done.
Rhema Otabor is a back-to-back javelin national champion for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. At this year’s NCAA Championships, she broke the collegiate record with a throw of 64 meters, which also secured her spot in the Olympics.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday touted his idea for lowering property taxes by expanding sales taxes.
A group hoping to repeal Nebraska legislation regarding private school scholarships turned in enough signatures to put the issue on the November ballot. If passed, the referendum would repeal legislation passed in April allocating 10 million dollars to the state treasurer’s office to be used for private and religious school scholarships.…
A two-megawatt solar energy facility is coming to Madison, Nebraska thanks to an investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The project was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy program award, which pays for 40% of the project. Clare Sierawski with the USDA said the solar facility could spur economic development in Madison and help residents save money.…
Nebraska Public Media is searching the country for a new General Manager/CEO. Mark Leonard announced in December he is retiring after more than 10 years here. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Mr. Leonard to talk about his career and the status of public media.
Omaha Performing Arts is receiving an additional 2.5 million dollars in funding from the state for the construction of a new building on its campus. Upon completion, the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement will include three rehearsal halls, classrooms and practice rooms, enabling the organization to offer new arts programs. The 108-million-dollar building is expected to open in the spring of 2026.…
A Blair family is still waiting to hear what options they have after their home was leveled in an April tornado. Over two months later, most recovery organizations have moved on. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor tells us how the community is moving forward and what organizations are still helping out.…
Nebraska researchers are looking into how online content creators are promoting opioid awareness. They plan to use their findings to create a national health communication campaign.
Women’s Fund of Omaha sells emergency contraception and pregnancy tests via vending machine
Children in the foster care system with severe behavioral health issues and trauma are often treated in group homes that specialize in individualized care. In at least two states, there is space at these centers for boys but not for girls.
Children in the foster care system with severe behavioral health issues and trauma are often treated in group homes that specialize in individualized care. In at least two states, there is space at these centers for boys but not for girls.
The peach crop across the U.S. is much better this summer than it was last year when cold temperatures affected crops in Georgia and South Carolina. Yet in southern Illinois, while some orchards are getting a bumper crop, others are having yet another year of low production.
After five years under a no-drink order from the EPA, the Santee Sioux Nation in northern Nebraska is one step closer to getting clean water infrastructure. A bill passed in the Nebraska Legislature this spring prioritizes money in the Water Sustainability Fund to go toward infrastructure projects in areas under a no-drink order.…
Sports bettors in Nebraska will be able to wager on the Olympics for the first time since gambling was legalized almost four years ago. Handball, surfing, field hockey and proposition bets like which country will win the most medals are open season for wagering. But one economics professor says some revenues will leave Nebraska during the 2024 Paris Games.…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SUN Bucks doles out $40 per month over the summer for each eligible child. This is the first year for the program, and it's expected to reach about 21 million kids. Yet 13 states, including Oklahoma and Iowa, turned down the funding.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will no longer be going on a trade mission to Indonesia this month. Instead, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly will lead the 12-day mission, while Pillen prepares for a special session on property taxes. Pillen has yet to release a written tax plan and says there is still work to do to get consensus, though he is optimistic that progress is being made.…
Seven people were shot in Crete last week in what is being investigated as a hate crime. The Hispanic family all survived. Now statewide groups are coming together to make sure the incident doesn’t happen again.
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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the almost $1.1 billion budget for NU near the end of June. Chris Kabourek, chief financial officer for the university and the recent interim president, spoke with Nebraska Public Media’s Jolie Peal about the reductions and investments laid out in the budget for this fiscal year.…
Rob Jeffreys discusses the impact a new prison may have on the department, and the current state of corrections.
Nearly two years after Nebraska received more than 30 million dollars in federal grant funding to build electric vehicle charging stations, none of that money has been dispersed. Ryan McKinnon with the electric vehicle advocacy group Charge Ahead Partnership said Nebraska is one of around 15 other states that has not yet opened up the grant application process for businesses to request funds. “Because Nebraska hasn't even put out an application yet, these businesses are not able to access that money in order to build EV charging stations,” he said.…
Organizers of the petition drive supporting medical marijuana in Nebraska "feel really good" about the number of signatures they turned over to the Secretary of State. They had collected over 114,000 signatures on each of the two petitions necessary to change state law. The petitions must be verified to ensure that all are from voters registered in Nebraska. Two years ago, the group fell short of that threshold.…
Water has begun receding along most of Nebraska’s eastern border, but the flood is peaking in Rulo in the state’s southeast corner. Further north, Nebraska City is past the worst of the flooding. However, Jim Terrell with the Missouri River Basin Forecast Center said the water has risen back into a moderate flood stage after several inches of rainfall in the area Monday night and Tuesday morning.…
Support Our Schools Nebraska has two more weeks to collect signatures for its referendum aiming to repeal a law giving $10 million to the State Treasurer for private and religious school scholarships. This is different from the deadline for most other petitions, which was Wednesday, July 3.
Randy Olson's farmland was buried beneath several feet of murky water. By Friday afternoon, the water had receded a few feet from its peak, leaving behind a swamp of rotting corn, soybeans and other debris in its wake.
Former President Donald Trump has proposed using National Guard troops to help arrest and deport people living in the country illegally.
Residents of Douglas and Washington Counties are eligible for business physical disaster loans and home disaster loans to replace damaged property. Nebraskans from Burt, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington Counties qualify for economic injury disaster loans which help small businesses meet financial obligations impacted by the April storms. The deadline for physical damage loan applications is July 15, while the economic injury loan applications are available through February 2025.…
June commemorates events in two historically marginalized groups: those in the LGBTQ plus community for pride month as well as Black communities for Juneteenth. Nebraska Public Media’s Kassidy Arena spoke with someone very involved in both celebrations.
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 passed in the U.S. House Friday. Nebraska Representative Don Bacon served as the chairman of the quality-of-life subcommittee and helped draft 21 amendments that were put in the bill. Bacon says the cornerstone of the legislation is a 19% pay raise for junior enlisted troops, which Bacon says is necessary to help recruitment and reduce financial stress for members of the armed services.…
The Scarborough’s are one of several Nebraska families concerned about Gov. Jim Pillen’s promise to eliminate an extensive waitlist for intellectual and developmental disability services. Those services include group homes, day programs, respite care, occupational therapy, and more. None are covered by Medicaid.…
Biosolids are a cheap, nutrient-rich fertilizer that have been applied on millions of acres of farmland across the country, but toxic “forever chemicals” are creeping their way into the fertilizer. A proposed federal provision aims to better protect farmers from PFAS contamination.
It’s National Pollinator Week, an annual event created to bring attention to the sharp decline in pollinator numbers due to habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. Butterflies often capture people’s attention and help spark interest in pollinator conservation, something butterfly farms are helping promote.…
Recently, Fischer introduced the Amtrak Transparency Act, which would expand Amtrak board meetings to include additional stakeholders and require public notices 30 days prior to meetings. The legislation would also require bonuses exceeding $50,000 dollars to Amtrak employees be disclosed to Congress.…
What may be the world’s largest collection of clown dolls is in a northeast Nebraska city with a population of just over 1,000 people.
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska is traveling around the state this summer to hold listening sessions with recipients of a $25.5 million legislative fund.
Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina was buzzing Thursday afternoon on the first day of the annual College World Series Jell-O shot challenge. Fans from across the country can buy five-dollar Jell-O shots in their favorite school’s color and for each shot purchased, one dollar is donated to a food bank in the university’s hometown, while 50 cents goes to an Omaha food bank. Owner Kevin Culjat said the competition began in 2018 and has grown each year since.…
Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are cosponsors of legislation to overturn a U.S. Department of Education rule extending Title Nine protections to include gender identity. The Congressional Review Act allows Congress the ability to overrule federal regulations from government agencies by passing a joint resolution. The resolution can be vetoed by the president and would need a two-thirds majority of the House and Senate to override the veto.…
An environmental justice program is hoping to expand into new cities throughout the state.
The Forbes Advisor team analyzed more than 20 metrics from 95 cities across the country, considering affordability, availability, amenities and safety. Kasey Ogle with Nebraska Appleseed, an organization that advocates for affordable housing, says conditions are difficult for renters in Nebraska and she is surprised to see Lincoln at the top of the Forbes ranking.…
The five-member board, led by Gov. Jim Pillen, voted unanimously to approve the results. Secretary of State Bob Evnen said the 2024 primary was a historic election for Nebraska, as it was the first to require voter ID.
The prospect of precision agriculture has existed for decades, but many of the technologies and techniques that will enable it have been slow to catch on.
Former President Donald Trump has proposed using National Guard troops to help arrest and deport people living in the country illegally.
Many small businesses owners are planning on retiring soon, but finding buyers to keep the businesses going can be a challenge, especially in rural areas.
A group campaigning for paid sick leave for Nebraskans announced Thursday it has collected 138,000 signatures through its petition drive, which would be enough to put the issue on the ballot in November. If passed, the initiative would require businesses in Nebraska to offer at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours an employee worked. Jo Giles, a ballot sponsor for Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans, says the accomplishment is the result of years of organizing and strategizing.…
The federal government says new safety standards and building materials mean home buyers priced out of site-built houses have viable options. As storms become stronger and more frequent, experts are tempering expectations.
Floodwaters continue to rise in Omaha and Bellevue as the Missouri River crest flows southward this week. The NRD has closed slide gates and culverts that empty into rivers and installed a flood wall barrier along railroad tracks in Bellevue. Winkler says water levels should begin to subside by Sunday.…
When Grace Clausen was diagnosed with dyslexia 10 years ago, there weren’t many resources available to her.
Despite a controversial ordinance, some Fremont residents are working to ensure their community embraces its diversity
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen talked about how he would pay for a state takeover of public school funding, and how funds would be distributed, at a meeting in Holdrege Tuesday.
During the Nebraska Broadcaster’s Association Governor’s Monthly Call In Show, Pillen said he would advocate for the state to take over the funding of K through 12 schools in Nebraska. To pay for the plan, Pillen says he wants to broaden the tax base through the elimination of sales tax exemptions.
Total in-person attendance at the 2024 College World Series in Omaha lagged behind the 2023 total because there was one less game played.
This year's College World Series had the highest average attendance per game in history, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, with nearly 24,800 people visiting Charles Schwab Field for each matchup.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to transfer land along the Missouri River in Iowa back to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Winnebago Land Transfer Act returns 16-hundred acres to the tribe after it was seized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1970s for a proposed recreation project. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, who introduced the bill, says the Corps was wrong to take the land through eminent domain.…
More than 100 business leaders from across southeast Nebraska met at Southeast Community College on Friday to brainstorm ideas for regional economic development projects. The meeting represents the launch of the “6 regions, One Nebraska” initiative in the southeast part of the state. Similar meetings are taking place in the other five community college districts this summer.…
This inaugural summit will focus on how employers can create more inclusive workplaces.
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the budget for the upcoming year and approved Dr. Jeffrey Gold’s contract for university president on Thursday. The budget includes $11.5 million in spending cuts, a tuition increase at all four campuses and additional investment into the new Presidential Scholars program.…
Nonpublic schools now have more flexibility in choosing books through the state’s textbook loan program. That’s a change from when they could only request what the public school in their district asked for.
The overdue farm bill is finally making its way through Congress, after the House agriculture committee recently advanced a proposal. Food assistance is likely to be one of the biggest sticking points as the draft moves forward.
At a series of town halls across the state, Governor Jim Pillen has said he wants to reduce property taxes in Nebraska by 40% by expanding the sales tax base in a special legislative session this summer. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University, said high property taxes hurt economic growth more than high sales taxes.…
Kansas City musician Nate Hofer took his pedal steel guitar 30 feet down into an inter-continental ballistic missile silo to record a hopeful reminder that nuclear war is not inevitable.
The Omaha Summer Arts Festival is host to around 130 art booths, live music, local food vendors and a hands-on children’s fair. This weekend is the festival’s 50th anniversary, but it’s also its final year.
A survey of manufacturing supply-chain managers in the Midwest found that economic growth slowed in the month of May. Creighton economics professor Ernie Goss, who leads the Mid-America Business Conditions Index, said high inflation and fewer exports are resulting in lower growth in the manufacturing industry.…
The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing infection that can be largely prevented by a series of vaccinations in children. Nebraska Public Media’s Kassidy Arena reports the state does well in starting that series, but not as well in completing it.
At 82 years old, Rick Hubbard is hitting the highways of America to raise awareness of political dysfunction.
A Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court judge ruled a former Papillion firefighter is entitled to compensation for mental injury. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor has more.
Dead Timber State Recreation Area is set to receive more than a half million dollars for a redevelopment project. The park north of Scribner received a $589,000 grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
In 2019, major flooding altered the Platte River near its junction with Highway 75, creating a large sandbar and restricting the channel size to a third of what it had been previously. Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District general manager John Winkler says the sandbar makes communities like Louisville and Cedar Creek, which are upstream, more susceptible to additional flooding.…
Gov. Jim Pillen said Friday that if legal costs get too high, he would abandon the Perkins County Canal proposal.
Long-term care residents and their families in Red Cloud, Nebraska, breathed a sigh or relief this spring, when the local nursing home was saved from closure. The Heritage of Red Cloud was scheduled to close on April 18. But a local hospital and its foundation decided to acquire the facility thanks to some large community donations.…
HOST: Almost a year after the first phase of renovations at the Lincoln Airport were completed, the second phase is wrapping up. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor has more. 053024 THU Airport Renovations WRAP.wav: (39.9 s)Lincoln Airport officials opened the doors to the public on Thursday afternoon so travelers could have a chance to see the new additions. Renovations include two new bag belts and new locations for customer service and rental car desks. Rachel Barth is the director of air service development and strategic marketing. She says the new renovations should make for a more streamlined process for travelers. BARTH:(7 s) I think when people see the project now finished, they’re gonna really think, ‘Wow, this was really well thought out and methodical.’ LAWLOR: Now that the second phase of renovations is finished, Barth says airport officials are shifting their focus to the runway. I’m Sarah Lawlor, Nebraska Public Media news.…
The competition includes an obstacle course where snowplow drivers swerve through cones, make sharp turns and back up into tight spaces, all while competing against the clock. Competitors also take a written test and perform snowplow inspections where they must find vehicle defects.
HOST: A severe winter storm in early April left millions of dollars in damage for eight western Nebraska counties. Those counties are now receiving federal assistance for recovery efforts. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor has more. 052924 Disaster declaration voicer.wav: (48 s)President Joe Biden is declaring a major disaster exists in eight Nebraska counties affected by storms in April. The counties include Banner, Cheyenne, Dawes, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff and Sioux. The April storm included thunderstorms, freezing rain, snow and heavy winds. At least $10.5 million in initial damages were reported, according to a press release from Governor Jim Pillen. The costs are mainly for downed power lines and power poles.…
More people in Nebraska are waking up hungry, according to a recent report released by “Feeding America”, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.
Doug Kristensen stepped onto the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus as chancellor in 2002. After 22 years, he's retiring.
Thirteen states across the U.S., including much of the Midwest, introduced bills this year that could give some rights to embryos and fetuses usually associated with people. None passed but people in the fertility world are concerned that lawmakers will try again and what that means for reproductive rights.…
According to the Governor’s Policy Research Office, Nebraskans paid 5.3 billion dollars in property taxes in 2023. Pillen wants to cut that amount by 40%, or more than 2 billion dollars. He says he intends to present a plan to cut spending by 500 million dollars through streamlining government operations.…
A proposal to divert water from the Platte to the Republican River drew mixed reactions at a public hearing Thursday.
The American Red Cross is regularly busy in the Midwest as a natural-disaster-prone area. But one woman is working doubly hard to ensure one group of people receive the support they need from the organization.
More than 150 people squeezed into the Warner Chamber, just off the Capitol Rotunda to witness Wednesday’s induction ceremony. Everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of the bust of Malcolm X, a Black activist and human rights champion who was born in Omaha.
Sen. Tom Brewer, visiting Ukraine, says residents are tired but still fighting more than two years after Russia invaded.
The higher a Nebraska student’s ACT score is, the more likely they are to go to an in-state college. As that score increases about 30, it becomes more likely that students will go out of state for university. These insights come from a Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System, or NSWERS, report released this month. Researchers looked at how ACT scores related to college going patterns for about 80,000 to 90,000 students from four years of ACT tests.…
Turfgrass lawns are a landscape staple — an environmental reckoning may change that
Gov. Jim Pillen's efforts to drum up support for lowering property taxes by expanding sales taxes met some skepticism Friday in Grand Island.
More than 87 hundred additional ballots from Tuesday’s primary election were counted by the Douglas County Election Commission Friday morning. That number includes early voting ballots that were delivered to the election office on election day. While most races have been called, Friday's count has widened the gap between two candidates vying for second place and a chance to advance to the general election.…
The United States Department of Agriculture partnered with the Tri-Faith Center in Omaha to host a summit this week about countering antisemitism, Islamophobia and other biases in rural communities. The Tri-Faith campus has a mosque, synagogue, church and a center connecting them. Samantha Joseph, the director of the USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, said those connections made it the perfect spot to host a summit like this.…
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing California and the federal government over requirements to replace diesel trucks with electric vehicles.
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