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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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4:59

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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1:09

1/2 lb. hot dog and many beers headed to Memorial...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/20

At least eight different beers and two brands of hard seltzer will be sold at Memorial Stadium starting around 6:30 p.m. Central Time on Sept. 6, for the football home opener against Akron. Hundreds of thousands of tallboys will be brought to the stadium each week.

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0:57

Ricketts hears from Broken Bow officials on...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/20

Nebraska’s federal delegation has been busy throughout the August recess sharing the benefits of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in their home state. Sen. Pete Ricketts kept the trend going on Wednesday at a roundtable with farmers, ranchers and local officials in Broken Bow. Ricketts said he covered a variety of topics including biofuel expansion, firefighting coordination and mental health needs at the meeting, which was closed to the media. The senator said no one directly mentioned tariffs in the

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0:43

UNO, MCC aim to make transferring credits easier

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/20

The University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College announced a new initiative to make it easier for students to transfer between the two institutions. Those involved will start with looking at areas the two colleges can streamline, like academics and financial aid.

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4:35

Dani Busboom Kelly wants a fearless team heading into...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/19

Game one of the Dani Busboom Kelly era is just two days away. The 2025 Cornhusker volleyball team will start the season ranked number-one in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Ahead of Friday’s season opener, Nebraska Public Media play-by-play voice Larry Punteney spoke with the new head coach about returning to her alma mater with a fearless, player-led mentality.

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1:07

Bacon urges Trump to have "moral clarity" on...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/18

Bacon says he wants to see a peace deal allow Ukraine to join NATO (NAY-toe) and not place any limit on the size of Ukraine’s military. Bacon has also cosponsored legislation that would impose sanctions on Russia and other countries buying its imports. Republican majority leaders in the House and Senate have said they want to wait for Trump’s approval before moving forward. But Bacon says he would consider using a discharge petition to bring it to the floor for a vote if a peace deal appears

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1:01

Nebraska lawmaker takes first step toward expanding...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/18

A state senator is traveling throughout Nebraska to find out what residents think about potentially expanding passenger trains.

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3:51

You can catch waves even if you're far from the ocean

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/18

Most people think of California for surfing. But surfers can be found from Wisconsin to Texas on lakes, rivers and even man-made water parks.

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5:19

School leaders say staffing shortage looks better...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/17

School officials in various parts of Nebraska say this year seemed easier than previous years to staff. Nebraska Public Media News spoke with several district leaders to hear how staffing levels are headed into the school year.

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1:04

Autism services expand west of Omaha to address...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/15

Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy offers resources to children with autism and to their families. One effort hopes to expand this support during a time of Medicaid cuts and geographic lack of access.

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1:01

Elkhorn elementary schools open despite ongoing...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/15

Hundreds of Elkhorn elementary students returned from summer break this week to find their new schools still under construction.

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0:49

Two regents vote no for NU President...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/14

University of Nebraska regents approved NU President Jeffrey Gold’s performance-based merit pay at their meeting Thursday, with two voting no, citing concerns with budget cuts. Gold’s contract outlines that he can receive up to 15% in performance-based merit pay each year if he meets certain metrics. He received almost 98% on his performance review, meaning he should receive the full additional pay.

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0:56

Gov. Pillen touts Nebraska's bioeconomy at Governor's...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/08/14

Several hundred state leaders in agriculture and manufacturing gathered in Kearney today/Thursday to discuss how to develop Nebraska’s economy. Gov. Jim Pillen touted the potential for Nebraska to grow its bioeconomy through investments in ethanol, sustainable aviation fuel and plastic products made from corn. Thursday morning, Husker football head coach Matt Rhule addressed the summit with a message about dreaming big. The governor said he’s dreaming big too.

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