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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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3:58

Rural areas need more vets, but low pay and debt are...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/09/09

Veterinarian clinics in rural towns have been dramatically declining in numbers for decades. Rural veterinarians often get paid less than urban practitioners, take on more workload and carry thousands of dollars in debt from medical school.

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1:56

Ricketts "Windshield Survey" of Canal Dips into Colorado

Nebraska Update ·

2022/09/09

Gov. Pete Ricketts' toured the route of his proposed canal to bring water from Colorado to Nebraska this week.

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4:34

Abortion bans may harm Black Midwesterners more

Nebraska Update ·

2022/09/08

Abortion restrictions will likely affect Black women the most. Many are concerned about the impact on Black maternal mortality, and the risk of criminalization.

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4:48

Bryan Health's CMO details ongoing challenges in...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/09/06

There are less COVID-19 patients in hospitals, but staffing remains a challenge. We hear from Bryan Health's chief medical officer on issues sticking around even though COVID-19 surges dwindled months ago.

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1:41

Frakes Resigning as Nebraska Prison Chief

Nebraska Update ·

2022/09/01

Scott Frakes is resigning his position as the director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

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4:58

Why Migrant Workers Detassel Corn More

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/31

For decades, Midwest teenagers have been hired by seed companies to walk fields of corn and help out with the pollination in a process called detasseling. It’s fondly seen as a local rite of passage. But an investigation by the Midwest Newsroom found seed companies have posted jobs to avoid teenagers and opt for migrant workers instead.

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1:54

GOP Endorses Wilmot over Fellow Republican Williams...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/29

The Nebraska Republican Party has endorsed Kathy Wilmot over fellow Republican Matt Williams for University of Nebraska regent.

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4:22

Silica mine rekindles fears about Missouri’s Old Lead...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/29

Pickle Creek runs two miles through Ste. Genevieve County’s sandstone valleys. It carries some of Missouri’s cleanest water, but residents worry that could change if Nexgen Silica gets full approval to mine sandstone on a 249-acre plot of land along nearby Highway 32.They don’t have to look very far to see the outcome they fear most. Ste. Genevieve sits near Missouri's Old Lead Belt, where mining lasted from the 1700s to 1972 and spanned nearby Washington, Madison and St. Francois counties.The

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3:48

How groups monitor toxic algae in the absence of...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/26

Blue-green algae appears in lakes all over the Midwest during the summers and can make both people and animals ill. Few states have routine testing programs to check for the toxic algae, but some local and volunteer groups are stepping in to fill that gap.

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4:46

In the halls of a post-Dobbs Planned Parenthood clinic

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/26

It’s been 63 days since the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade. In Nebraska, abortion access remains unchanged, as state law bans abortion 20 weeks after fertilization. Nebraska Public Media’s Will Bauer went to Planned Parenthood’s clinic in Lincoln to get a tour and hear what’s changed since June.

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1:59

Congressional Delegation: Improvement Needed in Legal...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/25

Members of Nebraska's congressional delegation say improvement is needed in the nation's legal immigration system.

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1:24

Medical Marijuana Question Will Not Appear on Ballot

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/22

Secretary of state's office says supporters of legalizing medical marijuana did not turn in enough valid signatures to put the issue on the November ballot.

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1:02

After One Month, Nebraska's New 988 Service 6% Above...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/22

DHHS set a goal of resolving 90% of the 988 calls by phone. In the first month, the state’s call center at Boys Town received more than 1,538 calls, and 96% of those were resolved by phone.

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3:54

Farmland prices soar, making it even harder for young...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/19

Across the Midwest, farmland prices have risen sharply from last year, in part because of high commodity prices and a global food shortage. The highly competitive market, which often includes investors, can make it difficult for young farmers to grow their businesses.

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1:07

Douglas County Health Dept Addresses Death from...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/18

The Douglas County Health Department held a press conference on Thursday morning to address the death of a Douglas County child, suspected to be caused by a deadly infection from water-borne amoeba

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1:47

North, South Omaha Recovery Ideas Sought

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/18

A legislative committee is looking for ideas to revitalize north and south Omaha.

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0:44

Honeybees are still on the decline, a recent survey...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/18

Recent survey results show commercial honeybees are on track to have another year of colony losses. A decline in these essential pollinators could hinder food production.

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1:12

Pillen Won't Debate, Says They Are "Political Theater"

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/17

Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen will not debate before the election, according to his campaign. Pillen’s decision would make him the first governor since at least the 1970s that didn’t debate.

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2:02

EPA and Columbus Factory Discuss Risks

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/16

The EPA says emissions from a Columbus factory create risks of cancer; Becton Dickinson says the facility is safe and getting safer.

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0:52

Farmers of color: Inflation Reduction Act breaks...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/08/16

The Inflation Reduction Act repeals and replaces part of the American Rescue Plan Act that earmarked $4 billion in debt relief for farmers of color.

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