Nebraska Update

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 14, include: Nebraska Legislature this session changed law to allow suspensions of prekindergarten to second graders for violent behavior, Nebraska voters have begun casting ballots early in person at county election offices ahead of May 12 primary, foreign money is now banned from Nebraska ballot initiatives after lawmakers closed contribution looph...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 11, include: man convicted of killing four people in Laurel has been sentenced to death, Alliance is struggling to draw people in and keep them there, state officials roll out plan to move and support health care workers in rural areas, lawmakers pass bill on retroactive Medicaid coverage requirements, UNL students compose music to celebrate campus l...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 10, include: Nebraska community colleges report nearly 5% increase in trade school enrollment, lawmakers debate proposed 2.5% property tax cap, Goodwill to shut down Grand Island behavioral health services, Lincoln downtown central library project clears another design step, Polk County homicide suspect dies following earlier assault and shooting, le...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 9, include: Wesley Absher identified in Polk County murder and assault case, Lincoln police report six fatal drug overdoses in past two weeks despite overall decline, 19-year-old UNL student will be sworn in to lead student government after DUI plea, Lincoln begins outreach on $35 million O Street redevelopment project, Eaton announces new Bellevue f...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 8, include: Nebraska's federal delegation largely backs President Trump's pressure on Iran despite concerns about his rhetoric, Gov. Jim Pillen signs budget bills without vetoes, UNL Faculty Senate withdraws no-confidence vote and introduces new resolution, Omaha Supernovas fire head coach Luka Slabe with six games left, Omaha coffee shop is creating...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 7, include: Gen Z candidates are trying to change long hours and low pay for state legislative seats, county election offices are sending early mail-in ballots ahead of Nebraska's primary, UNL basketball coach Fred Hoiberg looks to add talent after award-winning season, efforts expand to restore and protect American prairies.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 6, include: groundwater levels declined across much of Nebraska between spring 2024 and 2025, fire departments continue to withhold burn permits despite lifted statewide ban, Jordan Larson closes historic volleyball career in Omaha, Fred Hoiberg named AP national coach of year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks input on "Our Bold Path Forward," Ne...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 3, include: crowded and closely watched 2nd District House race draws national attention, lawmakers advance oversight for emergency no-bid state contracts, federal appeals court ruling makes it harder for Nebraska detainees to challenge detention, proposed Environmental Trust Fund amendment fails to move forward, Gretna students appeal removal of ant...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 2, include: lawmakers passed key budget bills, wildfires continue to impact cattle herd expansion, federal SNAP changes affect immigrant access to food aid, Lincoln updates sidewalk cafe rules under Project O Street, DHHS finalizes developmental disabilities program changes, medical cannabis bill advances in Legislature, debate continues over data ce...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 1, include: investigation into $2.5 million contract awarded by Gov. Jim Pillen's administration could take months according to Lincoln Police, Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments over release of state's full voter registration file to federal government, Nebraska seeks advisory board members for rural health care funding implementation, new commu...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 31, include: Union Pacific plans new locomotive to honor President Trump for America's 250th anniversary, local airports step up support for TSA workers during shutdown, University of Nebraska to lease Sidney Cabela's campus space, Huskers volleyball headed to Wrigley Field, new technology explores cattle stress and behavior.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 30, include: cities across Nebraska joined national No Kings Day protests, court dismisses lawsuit against Governor Jim Pillen's ICE facility in McCook, officials highlight mental health resources as western and central Nebraska fires continue, warm and dry weather extends allergy season with high pollen levels, fertilizer prices rise 30 percent amid...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 27, include: fast-moving wildfires in western Nebraska have scorched tens of thousands of acres and prompted evacuations, as officials extend a burn ban and expand disaster declarations, more Nebraska cities plan participation in upcoming ‘No Kings’ protests, Lincoln police report declining crime overall but rising violent incidents, student-designed...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 26, include: Senator John Cavanaugh filed a complaint over proposed hemp and THC regulations, arguing the Nebraska Department of Agriculture lacks authority to ban those products from food, smoke from Kansas Flint Hills burns impacts eastern Nebraska air quality, Omaha City Council advances affordable housing resolution, Nebraska Arts Council awards...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 25, include: insight into Nebraska's Second District Congressional primary race, wildfires and forage concerns weigh on Nebraska land values, a deportation case could impact Kearney family and community, a new program targets student retention in Nebraska workforce, early spring leafout has been observed across the region, a watchdog group files comp...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 24, include: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins toured wildfire damage in Nebraska and pledged full federal support for recovery efforts as the state awaits FEMA assistance, fires killed livestock, destroyed homes and left long-term impacts on grazing land, Nebraska immigration attorneys face growing demand amid surge in ICE arrests, Nebraska Supreme Cour...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 23, include: Morrill and Cottonwood fires are nearing full containment, lawmakers eye $5 million from governor's emergency fund amid $471 million deficit, bill protecting doctors who recommend medical cannabis advances in legislature, Omaha's mayor outlines public-private partnership to transform city parks, statewide primary races preview, Nebraska...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 20, include: the state's two largest wildfires are nearing containment while meteorologists warn little precipitation is expected until early April, Nebraska men's basketball wins its first NCAA tournament game, lawmakers revisit state budget after school funding debate stalls, opposition grows over proposed brand law changes, court keeps Senate cand...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Mar. 19, include: wildfires have burned nearly 830,000 acres across Nebraska and firefighters are making progress on containment, Gov. Jim Pillen meets with Brady landowners to urges fire-related cost tracking and management between local and federal crews, court challenge filed after Cindy Burbank removed from ballot and Mark Martinez is placed back on ba...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Mar. 18, include: firefighters report improving conditions as crews battle four major wildfires across central and western Nebraska, Indianola fire chief talks about battling 'exploding' Eastern Red Cedar trees, farmers and ranchers face heavy losses as fires destroy grazing land, livestock and property, Brady Public Schools resumes classes as community su...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 17, include: state leaders give major wildfire updates as hundreds of fire departments battle blazes across western Nebraska, agriculture leaders estimate thousands of cattle may be impacted by burned pastureland, Gov. Jim Pillen signs order to speed delivery of ag supplies to affected farms and ranches, meteorologists say colder weather helped slow...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 16, include: Morrill Fire has now burned at least 570,000 acres across four western Nebraska counties and federal incident management team is taking command as state leaders seek FEMA assistance, family and friends remember 86-year-old woman killed in wildfire, fire departments statewide send personnel and equipment west, blizzard conditions cause mu...

This is a Nebraska Update Special Report from the Nebraska Public Media Newsroom for March 14. Emergency crews are continuing to battle four large wildfires in Nebraska: the Morrill Fire in the Panhandle, the Cottonwood Fire in Lincoln and Dawson Counties, the Road 203 Fire near Halsey and the Anderson Bridge Fire west of Valentine. Several Nebraska officials briefed reporters Saturday morning at...

This is a Nebraska Update Special Report from the Nebraska Public Media Newsroom for March 13. Emergency crews are continuing to battle four large wildfires in Nebraska: the Morrill Fire in the Panhandle, the Cottonwood Fire in Lincoln and Dawson Counties, the Road 203 Fire near Halsey and the Anderson Bridge Fire west of Valentine. One person has been killed since the wildfires broke out Thursday...

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 13, include: Nebraska lawmakers continue closing state's budget gap after months of negotiations, legislative proposal to limit how public power districts spend money fails after debate over operational costs, agricultural leaders say U.S. war with Iran is increasing input costs for farmers, ethanol producers push for year-round E15 sales as gas pric...