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Nebraska Update

Nebraska Public Media

From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you top stories and essential context every weekday morning.

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11:10

Dec. 5 | Tyson impacts cattle market, Medicare choices

Nebraska Update ·

2025/12/05

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Dec. 5, include: Tyson's Lexington plant closure set to shift cattle operations across Nebraska, Nebraskans weigh traditional Medicare against Medicare Advantage, Rep. Don Bacon criticizes recent military actions, professional indoor football returns to Grand Island next year.

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10:14

Dec. 4 | Nebraska foster care report, medical...

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2025/12/04

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Dec. 4, include: one Lincoln mother describes how she confronted food insecurity while SNAP assistance was paused, ongoing legal challenge to medical marijuana ballot signatures, Foster Care Review Office report shows more kids aging out of care, NU regents face protests over proposed department cuts, three Omaha officers shot in confrontation.

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12:13

Dec. 3 | Cannabis rules extended, Husker alcohol totals

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2025/12/03

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Dec. 3, include: Gov. Pillen's office defends move to make this year's Capitol Christmas a ticketed event, Omaha Mayor Ewing addresses police officer shortage, Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission extends emergency regulations, Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments on in-person work requirements, companies announce plans for biomethane project, Husker fans spend over $4.3 million on alcohol this football season, Nebraska Volleyball earns major Big Ten

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7:15

Dec. 2 | NE doctors condemn CDC vaccine info, nuclear...

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2025/12/02

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Dec. 2, include: Nebraska Infectious Disease Society condemned changes made to CDC's "Autism and Vaccines" webpage, state audit reveals financial abuse in Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services program, four utilities plan to study feasibility of new nuclear reactors in Nebraska, statewide teachers union launches initiative to strengthen ties between legislators and public schools, UNL professors begin a "Week of Action" to highlight proposed

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10:27

Dec. 1 | NCAA Volleyball schedule, prairie chicken...

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2025/12/01

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Dec. 1, include: NCAA volleyball UNL and Creighton tournament schedule, state agencies coordinate support for Tyson workers ahead of plant closure, Midwestern farmers face difficult year producing major crops at loss, Lesser Prairie Chicken protection shifts as states continue conservation, City of Omaha hopes Vision Zero initiative can curb pedestrian deaths.

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13:33

Nov. 28 | Nebraska education report, bison research...

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2025/11/28

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 28, include: new state education report offers clearer snapshot of current academic performance, forecasts show U.S. holiday sales could surpass $1 trillion for first time, Omaha's Holiday Lights Festival brings back hunger awareness campaign, research highlights how bison help protect prairies from spreading evergreens, UNL alumna Brina Kay earns multiple award nominations for Husker-inspired song, Sean Sherman shares insights from new Indigenous food

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9:55

Nov. 26 | SNAP refugee ineligibility, heat program...

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2025/11/26

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 26, include: refugee families find themselves ineligible when attempting to renew SNAP benefits, LIHEAP heating and cooling assistance delayed due to federal shutdown, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service placing new regional hub in Lincoln, Union Pacific reaches fourth labor agreement this year as merger proposal moves forward, Grand Island mayor debunks AI deepfake claiming city banned Christmas lights.

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10:23

Nov. 25 | Lexington reacts to Tyson closure, Zach...

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2025/11/25

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 25, include: Lexington community leaders react as Tyson Foods prepares to close meatpacking facility, Creighton students raise funds to cancel $2 million in medical debt, Lynne Walz forms gubernatorial exploratory committee, Fairbury hosts pilot for nitrate removal technology, Nebraska Athletics announces Zach Bryan Memorial Stadium concert, volleyball players selected in Major League Volleyball draft.

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11:52

Nov. 24 | Rural specialty care on the rise, Tyson...

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2025/11/24

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 22, include: Tyson Foods announced that it will close beef plant in Lexington, new medical investments are reshaping specialty care in central Nebraska, Board of Regents approved joint accreditation for University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Humanities Nebraska is cutting events and grants after federal funding loss, pertussis case trends vary widely across the state, high school football finals begin in Lincoln.

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10:48

Nov. 21 | Pedestrian deaths spike, ag farm workers...

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2025/11/21

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 21, 2025, include: Nebraska pedestrian deaths have more than doubled, American ag depends on foreign workers, Omaha Police launches 'Drones as First Responders' program, petition seeks to require four-fifths vote for lawmakers to change voter-approved laws.

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12:10

Nov. 20 | Legislature discusses budget outlook, OPS...

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2025/11/20

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 20, include: Nebraska’s budget may not be as dire as it appears, Omaha Public Schools received $30.5 million more than it should have, bill from Sen. Deb Fischer would require tribal input in food distribution program, 13 Nebraska men face racketeering charges, UNL leaders decline proposal for new female Husker mascot, more Nebraska students are completing college degrees before finishing high school.

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11:26

Nov. 19 | UNL no-confidence vote, museum fundraising...

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2025/11/19

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 19, include: UNL faculty senators pass no-confidence motion on chancellor, emails shed light on the Omaha Children’s Museum's decision to pause fundraising for riverfront site, Nebraska faces tough decisions on how it pays for education, 3rd District congressional race adds new candidate, Nebraska researcher works to preserve histories from US Indian Industrial School.

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12:34

Nov. 18 | Unpaid state taxes, UNL 'no confidence' vote

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2025/11/18

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 18, include: More than $310 million in state taxes unpaid for 2025, Omaha/Lincoln casinos set records for gaming tax revenue, Gov. Jim Pillen announces new appointments to Liquor Control and Medical Cannabis Commissions, UNL faculty senate prepares for 'no confidence' vote on chancellor.

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5:46

Nov. 17 | Hemp limits tighten, rail merger advances

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2025/11/17

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 17, include: Nebraska DHHS distributed remaining November SNAP benefits, Farm Bill extension provision imposes strict limits on hemp products, Omaha’s main library is constructed, shareholders advance proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger.

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10:05

Nov. 14 | SNAP EBT updates, farm bill extension

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2025/11/14

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 14, include: Food banks and SNAP recipients are waiting for EBT cards to be refilled, the funding package that ends the government shutdown includes an extension for certain farm bill programs, state senators pledge not to raise taxes as the budget shortfall grows.

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10:31

Nov. 13 | Capitol security upgrades, safe haven...

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2025/11/13

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 13, include: Lawmakers are considering increased security measures at the State Capitol, Nebraska’s expanded safe haven law saw its second baby surrendered since taking effect in 2024, a Fort Calhoun murder case ends with a life sentence for the Iowa man convicted.

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11:19

Huskers boost TV ratings, ADM launches carbon capture...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/12

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 12, include: Network television is picking up more regular season college volleyball games, Nebraska will be home to the largest bioethanol carbon capture facility in the world, the Nebraska State College System expands its SMART program statewide, and new UNL AI chatbot is a hit with students.

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11:11

UNL revises budget cuts, NE Supreme Court pick

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2025/11/11

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 11, include: UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett unveils his final budget reduction plan, Governor Jim Pillen appoints Douglas County District Judge Derek Vaughn to the Nebraska Supreme Court, Nebraska’s 402 and 531 area codes could run out of phone numbers by 2038, UNL researchers report an increase in a tick-borne disease among cattle.

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1:00

Former President Biden to headline Nebraska Dems...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/07

Former President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak in Omaha Friday evening as part of the Nebraska Democratic Party’s annual Ben Nelson Gala. Biden’s speech will mark a rare public appearance for the 46th president, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight during his post-presidency. Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb said she was able to get Biden to come to Omaha due to his special connection to the state party. Kleeb also serves as the Democratic National Committee’s Vice Chair.

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1:02

UNL experts say anaplasmosis diagnoses are becoming...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/07

Veterinary Pathologists in the state say anaplasmosis is on the rise in its cattle populations. Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center’ Dr Matt Hille [HILL-EE] says the disease is not new in the US and is both preventable and treatable for cattle. The diagnostic pathologist says anabiotic tetracycline [TET-rah-Sy-Kleen] can help mitigate bacterial infection.

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