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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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11:11

UNL revises budget cuts, NE Supreme Court pick

Nebraska Update ·

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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4:28

Ceyair Wright provides a source of energy for the Big...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/07

Nebraska senior defensive back Ceyair Wright returns home this Saturday, when Husker football visits the UCLA Bruins. Wright has experienced a long journey, from L.A. football standout and actor to one of the most outspoken leaders for the Cornhuskers.

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1:19

Coach's challenge approved for NSAA wrestling finals

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/05

Nebraska high school wrestling fans will likely notice officials huddled around a monitor during this year’s state finals. That’s because coaches will have the chance to challenge calls, under an experimental rule approved by the NSAA Board of Directors on Wednesday.

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0:29

Nebraska Update Coming Nov. 11

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/05

Start your day with Nebraska Update – your trusted daily news podcast for statewide headlines and valued perspective – all in just a few minutes. From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you the state’s top stories every weekday morning. Launching Nov. 11.

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0:53

18-year-old charged with terroristic threats in Sarpy...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Eighteen-year-old Marshall Fry was charged with making terroristic threats and arrested Oct. 22 in Sarpy County. An affidavit from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office stated that the Instagram account “marshall506861” posted the comment, “Finna shoot you guys up,” on a post from Scary Acres, a seasonal haunted house attraction. Michael Halbleib, Scary Acres’ head of security and a former Omaha police officer, reported the comment to the Sheriff's Office on Oct. 6. Following the report,

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1:02

Data shows need for afterschool programs continues

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Data released in October showed that four in five Nebraska children who want to be in an afterschool program miss out. Afterschool Alliance, a national afterschool organization, conducts the study every five years.

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1:07

Nebraska net farm income projected to increase by 42%...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Despite tariff concerns and low grain prices, Nebraska ag producers are on track for a good year overall. Net farm income in the state is projected to reach around 8.4 billion dollars, up from just under 6 billion dollars last year. Increased livestock receipts and government payments represent the bulk of the additional income, which were enough to offset lower crop receipts and production expenses.

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1:07

UNO biomechanics facilities receive $6 million NIH grant

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

The University of Nebraska Omaha's Center for Research and Human Movement Variability has made Nebraska an internationally recognized player in the biomechanics field. Now, with a final round of funding from the National Institutes of Health, MOVCENTR will work to future-proof its services, therapies and research.

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3:38

Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Temperatures remained into the 80s well in the fall this year in parts of the Midwest. Agrivoltaics offers a respite to extreme heat and land access for new farmers.

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1:06

Cannabis Commission declines to make changes to...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/03

The three members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission did not attend a public hearing on the draft regulations for the substance in October, but they did consider six categories of recommendations that came from the hearing. The recommendations included allowing additional forms of cannabis, increasing the number of licensed facilities and increasing the plant limits for cultivators.

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5:12

The Star City Hearse Club is becoming a Halloween staple

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/03

Each year, the Star City Hearse Club does their Halloween Hearse Tour. They are becoming a Halloween staple, but they want to do more.

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5:36

Longtime Nebraska meteorologist discusses his career,...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/03

For 39 years, Ken Siemek has been presence in living rooms in Lincoln and across the state of Nebraska as Chief Meteorologist for 10/11 television. After 44 years at 10/11, Siemek retired at the end of October. Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson sat down with his longtime broadcast friend to talk about humble beginnings and a remarkable career.

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1:09

Economic forecasting board lowers state revenue...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/10/31

Nebraska lawmakers were given a spooky revenue projection on Halloween, but it didn’t come as surprise to fiscal committee leadership. The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board revised its April state revenue projections downward by around $120 million dollars for FY2025-26, and $247 million for FY2026-27. That means the state’s budget shortfall – which was already at $95 million following the recent legislative session – has ballooned to more than $450 million over the current biennium

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1:11

Budget squeeze seen to limit school finance reform...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/10/31

The state's budget challenges may make holding the line on property taxes the short-term goal.

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1:02

Nebraska legislative leadership looks ahead to 2026...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/10/30

Next year will be a time of belt-tightening in the state capitol. That’s the sentiment from fiscal committee leadership ahead of the 60-day session that begins in January. Changes from the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act are estimated to cost the state more than $200 million in revenue over the next two years. That, combined with lower-than-expected state tax revenues over the summer, means the Legislature will likely make additional cuts to the biennial budget it passed in the spring. Revenue Committee

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0:46

Doane, Methodist collaborate for accelerated nursing...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/10/30

Doane University and Nebraska Methodist College will partner on a new accelerated nursing pathway to help address health care shortages across the state. The official program begins in fall 2026, but leaders said the two institutions already share many students.

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4:05

New detasseling law falls short of expectations in...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/10/29

Local contractors say they have enough local labor to detassel Nebraska’s seed corn but they’re losing work to migrant workers on H-2A visas. A 2024 Nebraska law attempted to increase transparency in detasseling labor practices.

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0:59

Report shows NU in good financial health amid cuts

Nebraska Update ·

2025/10/29

An American Association of University Professors report showed that the University of Nebraska is in “good financial health” amid ongoing budget cut discussions. The Lincoln campus chancellor will submit recommended cuts to the Board of Regents before its December meeting. The latest proposal included eliminating six programs.

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