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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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0:46

Rhule expects Husker fans to remain Nebraska nice...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/04

On Saturday, when toe meets leather for the first Husker football home game of the season against Akron, it will also be the first time beer meets belly for football fans inside the century-old stadium Memorial Stadium.

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1:09

Nebraska’s House delegation did not sign the...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/04

None of Nebraska’s U-S House members signed on to the discharge petition that would force a vote on a bill to release all government files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s an insight from 2nd District Representative Don Bacon.

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1:04

Pillen admin updates Judiciary Committee on McCook...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/04

Pillen’s team says the Work Ethic Camp in McCook – which currently provides rehabilitative programming to low-risk offenders – will soon house undocumented immigrants arrested by ICE. The administration clarified it will only house Level 1 detainees, meaning those with minor criminal records and non-violent felonies. After the briefing, Judiciary Committee Vice Chair Wendy DeBoer told reporters she has "grave concerns" about the process from federal agents.

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0:54

NU President discusses declines in international,...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/04

University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold said the university is seeing a decline in international and graduate students in his State of the University address on Thursday. He also addressed how federal cuts to research spending and a lower-than-expected state appropriation have challenged the university.

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5:09

Providers, families say Medicaid rate cuts hurt...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/03

About a month after lower Medicaid rates for applied behavior analysis therapy went into effect, providers say they are cutting staff and considering closing. The therapy helps children with autism. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services officials say the new rates will make the program sustainable long-term.

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1:09

Ricketts: Tax bill great for families, despite hit to...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/03

Senator Pete Ricketts says federal tax legislation will help the average Nebraska family, despite projections that it will decrease state revenues.

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1:03

Federal changes will cut state revenues about $100...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/02

Federal tax changes estimated to reduce state revenues by about $100 million a year.

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1:02

Beatrice after-school program in full swing

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/29

An after-school program in Beatrice welcomed back students this fall for another year. Federal officials froze and then unfroze funds to after-school programs before the school year, but Beatrice officials say they are keeping an eye on future funding.

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1:07

Nebraska’s construction workforce shortage due to...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/29

A national construction association has released data showing a severe workforce shortage in construction. The low numbers are attributed to increased immigration enforcement.

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1:13

State senators request legislative hearing on McCook...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/28

More than a week after Gov. Jim Pillen announced that the McCook Work Ethic Camp would be used as an immigration detention facility, some state lawmakers are still seeking answers on the details. Wednesday afternoon, Sen. Megan Hunt sent a letter to Judiciary Committee chair, Sen. Carolyn Bosn, requesting a legislative hearing to address questions surrounding the project. The letter was signed by 12 other state senators. “We urge you, as Chair of the Judiciary Committee, to conduct an Interim Study

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3:57

Bilingual paraeducator creates lasting connections on...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/28

After 30 years as a paraeducator in Grand Island, Marlo Reyes has become the connecting piece of her school community. She will retire at the end of the year.

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1:00

Nebraska DHHS sued by developmental disability...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/27

A Nebraska service provider for adults with developmental disabilities is suing the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Integrated Life Choices is alleging DHHS violated due process and separation of powers and is seeking injunctive relief in Lancaster County District Court.

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4:59

What will the State Patrol's role be with the ICE...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/27

The Nebraska State Patrol will have immigration responsibilities when the Work Ethic Camp in McCook becomes an ICE detention facility. Six trained troopers will be assigned to question suspected undocumented individuals about their immigration status and make immigration arrests without a warrant. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Col. Bryan Waugh to talk about the patrol’s authority under what’s known as a 287(g) partnership with ICE under the Task Force Model.

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0:59

Justice Miller-Lerman retiring from Nebraska Supreme...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/27

Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman is retiring from the Nebraska Supreme Court.

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0:34

Rhule hopes for three years of hard work to pay off

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/26

Year three of Matt Rhule leading the Nebraska football program starts Thursday evening. In a neutral site matchup at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, the Huskers open the 2025 season vs. the Cincinnati Bearcats.

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3:14

Families and districts are learning from the 4-day...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/26

The shift to four-day school weeks is increasing in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Administrators argue the shift helps with teacher recruitment and retention. It can also save money, especially with transportation. But what is the long-term effect on student learning?

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4:44

Midwest Newsroom: Missouri changes solitary...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/25

Honesty Bishop was attacked by her cellmate. Missouri prison officials deemed her sexually active and kept her in isolation for over six years.

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4:13

NU fans share their hopes for the future, reminisce...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/22

Nebraska volleyball fans are chomping at the bit to see their beloved Huskers under new leadership. When the Cornhuskers face off with Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. Central Friday, it will be head coach Dani Busboom Kelly’s first match leading the program.

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0:41

Menstrual product pilot rolling out in schools across...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/21

Several Nebraska schools will test out a menstrual product pilot program this school year. The Education Service Unit Coordinating Council will lead the pilot, helping schools provide access to pads and tampons for students while also collecting data on the program.

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4:11

Creighton VB coach Brian Rosen feeling at ease with...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/20

The Brian Rosen era will be introduced to Crieghton volleyball fans starting Saturday against defending national champions Penn State. Nebraska Public Media’s Aaron Bonderson sat down with the new head coach about taking over for the all-time wins leader at Creighton, Kirsten Bernthal Booth.

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