Nebraska Update

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 10, include: independent congressional candidate Austin Ahlman says he has collected enough signatures to qualify for Nebraska's 1st District ballot, Nebraska livestock owners are urged to strengthen biosecurity as county fair season begins amid concerns over cattle diseases, experts say farm equipment prices could still increase despite temporary tar...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 9, include: Governor Jim Pillen announced steep funding cuts are coming to state agencies and directed cabinet leaders to consolidate their teams and freeze hiring, Nebraska joins $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. and Cash App, western Nebraska theater is raising $45,000 to recover after South Fork Fire, cattle producers face growing c...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 8, include: former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will campaign in Omaha next week for Democratic congressional candidate Denise Powell as she seeks Nebraska's 2nd District seat, North Platte woman launches write-in campaign for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, Congressman Mike Flood says he's confident stalled federal housing bill will...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 7, include: beef producers in western Nebraska are weighing how to rebuild their herds after historic wildfires destroyed forage, County Farm Service Agency staffing has declined across Nebraska, Nebraska communities are developing childcare substitute network to help providers fill staffing gaps, Nebraska Athletics says upcoming season ticket reseati...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 6, include: records obtained by Nebraska Public Media News show dozens of complaints about petition circulators across Nebraska, beef prices are expected to continue climbing as nation's cattle herd reaches its smallest size in decades, forecasters say recent rainfall could help moderate Nebraska's summer temperatures, China's new LineShine supercompu...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 3, include: federal disaster relief funds are headed to Nebraska following Morrill and Cottonwood fires, new data show continued declines in Nebraska manufacturing and food processing jobs, judge delayed ruling on challenge to Lincoln's youth minimum wage ordinance, petition group submitted more than 186,000 signatures for proposed constitutional amen...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 2, include: Gov. Jim Pillen approved permanent medical cannabis regulations after Attorney General Mike Hilgers determined they meet statutory and constitutional requirements, county officials are pushing back after governor suggested assessors share responsibility for rising property taxes, Lincoln health officials detected Jamestown Canyon virus in...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 1, include: Seward County has approved one-year moratorium on new data center development, organizers submit more than enough signatures to place online sports betting on Nebraska's November ballot, constitutional amendment on transgender participation in girls' school sports is submitted with record number of signatures, Attorney General Mike Hilgers...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 30, include: U.S. Supreme Court will consider Nebraska's complaint against Colorado over irrigation water and proposed Perkins County Canal, federal prosecutors detailed Omaha man's alleged plot to attack White House UFC event during detention hearing, judge temporarily blocked state from transferring money from Nebraska Environmental Trust, federal j...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 29, include: University of Nebraska at Omaha leaders are expanding role of artificial intelligence in higher education through new degree program and broader campus initiatives, federal drought relief deadlines are approaching for Nebraska livestock producers, federal prosecutors charged six current and former Nebraskans in sweeping health care fraud...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 26, include: data centers may secure future water supplies by purchasing farmers' irrigation rights, federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order directing agencies to create and share citizenship list with state election officials, U.S. Supreme Court overturned jury award in Roundup cancer lawsuit, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 25, include: Lincoln moves closer to long-term housing goal with new downtown residential project, President Trump declines to sign bipartisan housing bill backed by Nebraska' congressional delegation, USMCA partners prepare for formal negotiations as agriculture groups stress agreement's importance to farmers and livestock producers, wheat farmers ac...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jun. 24, include: Republican Gov. Jim Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz are each claiming edge in campaign fundraising ahead of election, judge says USDA broke law by approving SNAP benefit restrictions like those adopted in Nebraska, Congress took another step toward passing new Farm Bill as Senate advanced its version of legislation, Nebraska wildfires are...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 23, include: marijuana advocates remain frustrated by lack of progress launching state's voter-approved cannabis program one year after Nebraska Medical Marijuana Commission's first meeting, Nebraska reports its first human case of West Nile virus this season in north-central Nebraska, Omaha officials investigate new sinkhole that opened along future...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 22, include: Lincoln and Papillion La Vista school boards are considering policy changes that would allow suspensions for prekindergarten through second-grade students in cases involving violent behavior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln staff will receive 3% pay raises following approval from Board of Regents, federal lawmakers are considering allowing...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 19, include:University of Nebraska is seeking to add Omaha Community Foundation as equal partner in Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has sued Lincoln over its minimum wage ordinance weeks before it is set to take effect, Nebraska Supreme Court upheld firing of former Lancaster County sheriff's deputy and rejected death row inm...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 18, include: Gage County is latest Nebraska county to adopt temporary moratorium on data center development, Lancaster County approved land transfer with City of Lincoln tied to plans for proposed convention center, weak grain prices are emerging as top financial concern across rural communities and could create new challenges for farmers, Nebraska Fo...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 17, include: Omaha man is accused of helping plan attack tied to White House UFC event, Omaha City Council heard from public Tuesday on proposed ordinance that would keep minimum wage in city at $15 per hour for all workers, Fort Robinson State Park is gradually reopening after South Fork Fire, horse trainer David Anderson has been suspended for four...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 16, include: young musicians took center stage at Omaha's Future of Rock Festival, Brinker Harding filed personal financial disclosures months after required deadlines, Nebraska officials preview state's exhibit for Great American State Fair in Washington, Lincoln City Libraries now offer free access to Nebraska court databases through pilot program,...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 15, include: College World Series Jello shot challenge is drawing national attention to downtown Omaha business, Ricketts and Cruz rally Republican voters in Lincoln ahead of general election, efforts to recruit more rural production animal veterinarians continue across Nebraska, International Quilt Museum gives old fabric new life through sustainabil...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 12, include: Lincoln soccer fan heads to Kansas City as FIFA World Cup draws global attention to Midwest, Lincoln's Zipline Brewing abruptly closed most of its operations Thursday after it was criticized for being scheduled to host Republican event, University of Nebraska proposes tuition increase of more than 4% for next school year, Dan Osborn's Sen...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 11, include: A 9,000-acre wildfire continues to burn near Fort Robinson State Park. Officials began evacuating the state park Wednesday evening; Life has changed for many immigrants and their families in Omaha after they were targeted by one of the largest workplace immigration raids under President Donald Trump’s second term. Impacts of the raid are...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 10, include: Nebraska faces another day of dangerous heat with heat index values above 107 possible in eastern parts of state, researchers say humid heat days are increasing across Midwest, farmworker advocates warn heat illness can increase health and safety risks, State Auditor Mike Foley raises concerns about eligibility findings in Nebraska's WIC...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 9, include: Doane University will eliminate five majors and four minors beginning in 2027 academic year, Secretary of State Bob Evnen reflects on his time in office as his tenure nears its end, Evnen says Nebraska will comply with federal election integrity directives ahead of November, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird presents her initial budget pr...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 8, include: C&L Dairy Sweet has community support after 2019 tornado, Nebraska is among 17 states targeted in national political advertising campaign opposing President Trump's policies, Dawson County residents affected by Tyson plant closure could receive temporary exemption from Medicaid work requirements, Education Commissioner Brian Maher disc...