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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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4:32

Early reports show successful alcohol sales at...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/09

When the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved alcohol sales for all sporting events last October, many cited research saying the move would reduce binge drinking on Husker football gamedays. During the first quarter of Saturday’s lopsided win over Akron, multiple fans said beer and hard seltzer service in Memorial Stadium will be positive.

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0:57

LES receives $300,000 from Google

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/09

Lincoln Electric System has received $300,000 from Google to help provide energy-efficient improvements for affordable housing. The money will help Lincoln continue the South of Downtown Rental Rehabilitation Program, a 2023 program that in part aims to improve energy efficiency for residents in portions of the city’s Near South and Everett neighborhoods.

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3:39

When will beef prices drop?

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/09

Beef prices have hit record highs, yet American consumers haven’t stopped buying it. A look at what’s behind the steep price increase and when they might come down.

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1:06

COVID-19 illness numbers see uptick,

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/08

COVID-19 illness numbers are seeing an uptick. Health professionals say it’s because of the return to fall activities and lower vaccination rates. Most recent data has shown that nearly 16% of COVID-19 tests have come back positive, the highest it has been all year.

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1:20

Key senator downplays talk of Nebaska redistricting

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/08

Sen. Merv Riepe, a Republican in the officially nonpartisan Legislature, said he's not a fan of changing rules mid-game.

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0:49

NU enrollment stagnant, decreases in international,...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/08

Overall University of Nebraska enrollment was similar to last school year, but there were notable decreases with international and graduate students. Increases in first-time freshmen and medical students helped offset those declines.

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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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