Nebraska News Service - Audio Report

Hear how educators, administrators and the Nebraska Department of Education are approaching the rise of AI use in the classroom. Minimizing opportunities for academic dishonesty while maximizing potential for positive AI improvements to class efficiency will be key in the days ahead. Grappling with how to properly identify the work of an AI text generator is a more immediate issue. 

Yappy Pack dog playgroup is a weekly play date for dogs that raises money each year for the Nebraska Humane Society. Hear from group volunteers and attendees about how Yappy Pack is making a difference for canines in Omaha.

At Lincoln Literacy, the power of education can transform lives. No matter your background or English proficiency level, their doors are open to everyone eager to learn and grow. 

Learn more about University of Nebraska Lincoln professor Dennis Ferraro and how he has worked to preserve native reptiles and amphibians in the state of Nebraska over the last 30 years. Monica Macoubrie of Nebraska Game and Parks provides perspective on the value of education in conservation science. 

A pop-punk band out of Lincoln, Nebraska, Hold Your Breath, is putting on a performance dedicated to increasing suicide awareness. As a group that has personally experienced this, the bandmates describe why they are putting on this benefit show and what they hope comes of it. Angela Palmer-Wackerly, an associate professor of health communication at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, weighs in on...

Feminist Lens is a podcast hosted by Savannah Redl. Emily Scheidler joins as a co-host for this special episode. Join Savannah and Emily as they discuss two major pop culture events through the eyes of feminism. Savannah and Emily are joined by various guest interviews as they discuss Barbie and Taylor Swift (along with Swift's Eras tour) and how they intersect with feminism. 

From slavery to soldier to Lincoln resident, the life and legacy of John Jefferson Mcwilliams lives on in Lincoln. Listen as reporter Savannah Redl speaks with researcher Ed Zimmer and direct ancestor Paia McWilliams about the families history, legacy, and impact. 

Wax Buffalo is a local candle shop who is hosting Lincoln's second winter market in the Haymarket. Savannah Redl spoke with Founder Alicia Reisinger and Brand Specialist Brianne Bayer about the event. 

Consumers and hairstylists in Nebraska share their thoughts about the trend "recession brunette"

UNL research team members William G. Thomas III and Katrina Jagodinsky share their perspectives on this historic achievement and what will come from their efforts.

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Sixpence is an early childhood program that helps prepare Nebraska children from birth to four years old for success. Heading this movement were Helen Raikes and her late husband, former Sen. Ron Raikes. Helen Raikes explains that Sixpence was created in order to help bring pilot pre-kindergarten programs off the ground with the help of private and public sectors.

KRNU student reporter Holly Fischer covers Initiative 433 on the ballot. Initiative 433 may increase the minimum wage over the next few decades. It all depends on voting Nebraskans.

KRNU student reporter Quin Sleddens covers Initiative 433. Initiative 433 would raise Nebraska's minimum wage over the next few decades.

KRNU student reporter Hallie Gutzwiller covers Initiative 432 and why Nebraskans think it's controversial. Initiative 432 would require all Nebraskans to present a photo ID in order to vote at the polls.

Campaign advertising is abundant during election season. KRNU student reporter Kelby Bachman covers why campaign advertising sticks in our heads.

KRNU student reporter Emma Smith covers Initiative 432, a policy that Nebraska voters will vote upon on November 8th. Initiative 432 would require all Nebraskans to present a photographic ID when voting at the polls.

KRNU student reporters Erick Estrada and Bousaina Ibrahim give an overview of the 2nd Congressional District candidates, Tony Vargas and Don Bacon.

KRNU student reporter Samantha Grove covers profiles of Nebraska 1st Congressional District candidates Patty Pansing Brooks and Mike Flood.

Nebraska Nightly reporter Rebecca Heckel sits down with legislative candidates James Michael Bowers and Danielle Conrad on what makes each the right candidate for North Lincoln in the Nebraska Legislature.

This episode highlights the issue surrounding women working in the sports media field. In this audio story, you will hear from three women who are currently working in the sports media field and get to hear there perspective on this issue.

On November 13th and 14th, the Lancaster Event Center is hosting the 5th annual Brick Days event. Brick Days is an event that welcomes Lego fans both young and old to showcase their builds, and the opportunity to connect over a shared interest.   Event Organizer Daniel Schmidt spoke about the growing popularity of the event since its inception in the back section of a HobbyTown Store. Expert Build...

Em Paquette, a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is training her husky, Luna, to become her service dog. Once her training is complete, Luna will be able to help Paquette with her PTSD once her training is complete. Chrystal Walter is the community outreach coordinator and assistant to the founder of Domesti-PUPS in Lincoln. While the process is not a short one, she said that it is “in...

Senior music education major and multi-instrumentalist Justin Richard and his peers created a new event for the three Friday Night Pep Bands (called Unity Walk, Misty's, and Football Friday) after COVID-19 restrictions made it so they couldn't play at their normal locations.  Football Friday Leader Hunter Foged said he's enjoyed every second of the new event.</p>