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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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5:20

Staffing, Funding Trouble Close Another Nebraska...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/12

Short staffing and a lack of funding is plaguing nursing homes across the state. Nebraska Public Media’s Jackie Ourada takes us to southeastern Nebraska to hear the story of the latest nursing facility to shut its doors.

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5:34

Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Blocked by Filibuster

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/11

A proposal to allow Nebraskans to carry concealed guns without the currently-required permit was blocked Monday in the Legislature.

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4:46

Known to be Toxic for a Century, Lead Still Poisons Kids

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/11

Researchers say even a small amount of the toxin can harm kids’ development. One 2021 study found Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri had some of the highest rates of elevated blood lead levels in children.

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3:47

Bird flu endangers beloved backyard flocks

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/11

Bird flu is spreading across the country. So far, tens of millions of commercial and backyard birds have died from illness or have been killed to stop the spread. Most of the affected flocks are commercial, but backyard flocks aren’t any less susceptible.

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5:27

Health Measures for People in Jails and Prisons Advanced

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/08

The Nebraska Legislature on Friday advanced measures intended to help people in jails and prisons with health care needs.

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1:33

Female Veterans Conference Helps Women After Service

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/08

The conference will help women connect with volunteers, mental health professionals, or other women veterans for support and guidance. Taylor Ullom is the event organizer and said the “Bombshell Patriots” organization helps female veterans through unique challenges that many face.

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5:20

Tax Cuts, ARPA Spending, Veto Overrides Approved

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/07

The Nebraska Legislature gave final approval Thursday to tax cuts, ARPA spending, and veto overrides.

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1:16

DEA Warns Fentanyl Overdoses Could Be Deadly For...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/07

The Drug Enforcement Administration sent a letter earlier this week to law enforcement at all levels, warning them of the rise in fentanyl mass overdoses. One of those overdoses happened in Omaha.

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1:34

Abortion Advocates & Opponents React to Legislature's...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/07

Abortion advocates Thursday celebrated the state legislature’s failure to pass an abortion ban Wednesday night. The bill would have outlawed abortions in Nebraska if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this summer. The legislature's decision comes as similar bills have been passed into law in other southern and midwestern states.

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5:30

Legislature Debates Abortion Ban; Criminal Justice...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/06

The Nebraska Legislature debated a ban on abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and a criminal justice reform proposal was blocked by a filibuster.

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1:37

Herbster, Lindstrom and Thibodeau Discuss St. Francis...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/06

Three of the top Republicans running for governor shared the stage again Wednesday at a Omaha Chamber forum. Many of the topics discussed weren’t new: taxes, brain drain, prison overcrowding and immigration. There were, however, a few new ones – like the state’s failed contract with St. Francis Ministries.

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1:29

Council Changes Prompt AG to Drop Suit Over Pandemic...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/06

In February, the Nebraska Attorney General sued the City of Omaha for enacting a mask mandate. He’s now dropping that suit because of a decision the city council made Tuesday night. The council voted 5-2, adding two layers of approval for the mandates from the Douglas County health director. The ordinance requires the mayor and city council to sign off on decisions – like a mask mandate.

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6:47

National Library Week: Omaha Public Library

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/06

National Library Week: Omaha Public Library

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5:53

National Library Week: Lincoln Public Libraries

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/06

Nebraska Public Media's Jackie Ourada speaks to Lincoln Public Library Director Pat Leach for National Library Week.

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0:44

Midwest Loses Soil, No-Till Farming Could Help

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/06

A vast amount of soil has eroded from farm fields in the Midwest. A new University of Massachusetts Amherst- led study that found topsoil in the Midwest is eroding on average nearly 2 millimeters per year.

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5:41

Senator Advance Tax Cuts; Reject Expanding...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/05

Nebraska legislators advanced a proposal to cut a series of taxes, after rejecting a bid to expand tax breaks for middle-income earners.

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1:30

CD1: Dems Tab Pansing Brooks; Farm Bureau Endorses Flood

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/05

The race to replace Jeff Fortenberry in Nebraska’s first congressional district got a little clearer Tuesday. The Democrats picked Patty Pansing Brooks to represent their party for the June special elections. Mike Flood is hoping he’s the GOP pick. The vacancy in the 1st Congressional District follows Jeff Fortenberry’s resignation last month.

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0:44

EPA Allows Farmers to Use Enlist Herbicide

Nebraska Update ·

2022/04/04

Farmers in ten states (including Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Dakota) are now free to use a herbicide that had been restricted in January.

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6:06

North Omaha, AltEn Proposals Advance; Criminal Reform...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/03/31

The Nebraska Legislature advanced proposals Thursday to revitalize north Omaha and research effects of pollution from the AltEn plant in Mead, while appearing deadlocked over criminal justice reform.

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1:19

Local Kellogg's Workers React to wage raises in...

Nebraska Update ·

2022/03/31

Kellogg's workers in Kansas won a new contract that raises their wages by more than 15 percent over three years and improves benefits. Nebraska Public Media News spoke with Kellogg's workers in Nebraska for their reaction.

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