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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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5:24

Teacher Retention

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/25

Nebraska teacher retention.

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1:14

Nebraska National Forest Wildfire Now 80% Contained

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/23

District ranger Julie Bain said the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey is now open to the public in some capacity, but fire crews will continue to put out what’s left of the 201 East Fire, which is 80% contained as of Monday evening.

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2:15

Mural Depicts Standing Bear in Renamed State Building

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/20

Artist Sarah Harris is painting a mural with scene from the life of famed Ponca Chief Standing Bear in a state building being renamed for him.

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4:09

Farmers Brace for Another Pipeline Fight

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/20

Farmers in the Midwest are gearing up for a fight over whether pipelines can cut through their land. Three companies are proposing piping carbon dioxide emissions from ethanol plants out of state. Many look to the experience other farmers had with the Dakota Access Pipeline a few years ago.

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0:39

Black farmers have lost hundreds of billions in farmland

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/19

Black farmers in the U.S. lost more than 300 billion dollars worth of land in the 20th century, according to a new study.

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0:50

Farmers’ mental health is an issue more than ever

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/19

Preserving mental health through farming challenges is a real concern; one study shows farmers die by suicide at a higher rate than other professions.

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4:23

Abortion, Inflation, Ballot Issues Seen as Important...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/16

Issues including abortion, inflation and ballot issues are likely to influence voter turnout and behavior in November, according to Creighton University Political Science Professor Rick Witmer.

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0:43

Crop Insurance Blocks Adaption to Climate Change,...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/13

A new analysis from the Environmental Working Group finds that taxpayers fronted nearly $40 billion in crop insurance premiums over a 20-year period. The advocacy group expects that number to increase as climate change worsens.

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4:06

Kernza -- The Obscure Grain That Could Revolutionize...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/13

Corn, soy, and wheat make up about 70% of Midwestern farmland. But as the planet heats up, scientists are developing new crops to replace them. Plants that can survive – and thrive – in a changing climate. There's one crop that some scientists and farmers think could be the grain of the future.

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1:56

Water Projects: Great Opportunity, but Bottlenecks...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/12

A long list of water projects along with limited supplies and labor poses inflationary pressures.

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3:30

Analysis: '22 Gov. Race Has Echoes To '14 Contest

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/12

Now that the primary election is in the rear view mirror, we can answer a question that Nebraska Public Media News asked a few weeks ago: How many votes does it take to win the governor’s seat?

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5:33

Analysis: Breaking Down the Nebraska Gubernatorial...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/11

Now that the primary election are over and the dust has settled, Nebraska Public Media News speaks with University of Nebraska Political Science Professor John Hobbing about how the gubernatorial contest ended and what it could mean for the future of Nebraska politics.

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0:59

Legislative Primaries Narrrow Field

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/11

Primaries for the Nebraska Legislature narrowed the field for the November general election.

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1:31

Nebraskans Celebrate National Hospital and Nursing Week

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/09

National hospital week kicked off on May 8. The celebration aligns with National Nursing week, which started May 6. The theme for this year is “We Are Healthcare.” Nebraska’s hospitals are celebrating with different acts of appreciation for healthcare staff.

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4:35

Outgoing Board of Education Member Reflects on Time...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/09

Maureen Nickels is the only member of the State Board of Education who's not running again for her seat. She spoke with Nebraska Public Media's Jackie Ourada on how things on the Board have changed and offers advice for her successor.

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4:13

Drought Conditions Worry Farmers, Ranchers

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/09

Much of the Great Plains are in a drought. Wildfires have swept across the grasslands and farmers are worried about how they’ll make it through the growing season. Even with a few recent downpours, the region needs rain.

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5:19

Gubernatorial Candidates Make Their Final Pitches...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/06

The candidates were asked to answer questions about what they’ve learned on the campaign trail and why they should be the next governor. The field of five was supposed to be six. One of the front runners, Jim Pillen, was scheduled to speak virtually, but, because of technical difficulties, Pillen was unable to address the bankers.

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5:00

After Nearly 5 Decades, Baseball Card Collection Is...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/04

A Lincoln, Nebraska man who gave away his baseball card collection as a youth got it back after nearly five decades. Tom Stephens says he never expected to see it again.

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1:31

UNMC Monitoring Rise in New COVID-19 Variants in...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/04

Doctors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center say the US could see a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases within the next few months. In a weekly update from UNMC's Dr. James Lawler, the global health researcher said he's monitoring a quick rise in omicron cases in South Africa.

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3:53

Most farmers are climate skeptics but some fight...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/05/03

Two Illinois farmers set out to improve soil health in the Midwest. The program they founded also has a myriad of climate benefits.

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