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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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10:12

March 6 | Drought spreads, Omaha sinkhole science

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2026/03/06

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Mar. 6, include: U.S. Drought Monitor says drought conditions worsened for fifth straight week nationwide with much of increase happening in Nebraska, Nebraska lawmakers delay proposal tied to former Husker coach Tom Osborne's Hall of Fame recognition, Scottsbluff couple enters 2026 race to challenge District 48 Sen. Brian Hardin, first class of medical students at UNMC's Kearney campus will begin this fall, several Nebraska girls basketball teams chase

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11:44

March 5 | CD2 candidates on Iran, ICE arrests increase

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2026/03/05

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 5, include: federal judge grants attorney fees to immigrant who successfully sued government for wrongful detention, Sen. Pete Ricketts backs President Trump's strikes in Iran as Congress considers war powers measures, candidates in 2nd District House race split over U.S. actions in Iran, proposed cigarette tax hike fails to advance in the Legislature, Attorney General Mike Hilgers files lawsuit against Roblox.

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12:09

March 4 | Bellevue soldier killed, cigarette tax debate

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2026/03/04

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 4, include: Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue identified as one of six U.S. service members killed during Operation Epic Fury, gas prices in Nebraska jump sharply following Middle East bombings, lawmakers debate proposed cigarette tax increase, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Senate to consider no-confidence motion, Regional West in Scottsbluff to be downgraded to Level Three trauma center, drought conditions may limit water use in

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12:05

March 3 | Herbster bows out from run, homelessness...

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2026/03/03

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 3, include: Charles Herbster will not seek Republican nomination for governor after finishing second in 2022, Jacy Todd remains in Republican primary despite 24 misdemeanor convictions, homeless service providers including Stephen Center in Omaha report rising demand and facilities at capacity, NioCorp plans to begin work on Elk Creek critical minerals mine in southeast Nebraska by month's end, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gathering public input on

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12:19

March 2 | NE leaders back Iran strike, new economic...

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2026/03/02

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 2, include: Nebraska's elected officials support U.S. military strikes on Iran as tensions escalate and Gov. Jim Pillen calls for prayers for National Guard members, medical marijuana dispensary could soon open on Omaha reservation in northeast Nebraska, lawmakers face a new $175 million revenue shortfall as economic fallout from Lexington Tyson plant closure deepens, University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold joins White House roundtable on

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10:48

Feb. 27 | Medical marijuana dispute, Fremont...

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2026/02/27

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 27, include: medical marijuana advocates voiced frustration with commissioners overseeing new regulations, bill before lawmakers would make it felony for officers to sexually assault minors between 16 and 18, mother of one of two girls killed in last year's Fremont plant explosion has filed a negligence lawsuit as federal investigations continue, Omaha-area organizations will receive nearly $3 million in federal grants to support youth homelessness

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9:49

Feb. 26 | Cannabis petitions conviction, Union...

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2026/02/26

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 26, include: Jacy Todd was convicted of 23 counts of official misconduct and one count of making a false statement under oath for illegally signing off on medical marijuana petition signatures, lawmakers introduce bill aimed at keeping Union Pacific based in Omaha as it seeks to acquire Norfolk Southern, Sen. Jane Raybould proposes requiring governor's office to negotiate in good faith with Nebraska tribes on tax compacts, bill seeks to change Nebraska

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10:26

Feb. 25 | Capitol gun bill advances, education plan vote

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2026/02/25

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 25, include: Nebraska lawmakers gave first-round approval to bill restricting most guns at state capitol, legislative committee advanced bill granting doctors immunity for recommending medical marijuana though members doubt it will survive full vote, advocates urged lawmakers to require insurance coverage for eating disorder treatment as insurers warn of higher costs, State Board of Education halted learning community plan for Omaha-area districts,

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10:19

Feb. 24 | Capitol gun debate, Lincoln railroad bridge...

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2026/02/24

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 24, include: Nebraska Legislature spent second day debating Capitol security, lawmakers debated increasing workers compensation benefits from about two-thirds to 80% of regular pay, railroad bridge in west Lincoln collapsed after fire, fruit and vegetable growers face at least another month of waiting for $1 billion in USDA assistance, former Omaha Maverick Jake Guentzel helped Team USA defeat Canada 2-1 for Olympic gold.

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11:30

Feb. 23 | Trump tariffs ruling, juvenile bills

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2026/02/23

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 23, include: Nebraska's congressional delegation reacted after U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, State Board of Education will vote on community achievement plan tied to $8.7 million in state aid for Omaha-area districts, Nebraska nonprofit turns to online resale to help fund its services, lawmakers consider bills expanding access to juvenile counsel and limiting shackling of youth in court, debate continues over

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12:02

Feb. 20 | Remote learning vs. snow days, OPS aid gap

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2026/02/20

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 20, include: school districts across the country began replacing snow days with remote learning after COVID, Nebraska football opens spring practices, Omaha Public Schools officials say they can offset $50 million loss in state aid but will rely more heavily on taxpayers, lawmakers debate bill granting doctors immunity when recommending medical marijuana after voters approved it in 2024, proposal would require legislative approval of University of

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12:10

Feb. 19 | Fentanyl penalties debated, Sasse update

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2026/02/19

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 19, include: Legislature continued debate on increasing penalties for trafficking fentanyl, bill would make camping in public a misdemeanor and withhold state funds from subdivisions that fail to enforce, former Sen. Ben Sasse shares update on his battle with pancreatic cancer, judge rules Omaha's rescinded gun ban challenge moot but allows ghost gun and bump stock ordinances to stand, Sheldon Museum of Art marks day of remembrance for children of Genoa

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10:25

Feb. 18 | Police tech expansion, school meal proposal

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2026/02/18

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 18, include: new technology is reshaping policing in Omaha as police department expands operations center and high-tech drone program, lawmakers consider LB966 to provide free school meals for reduced-price students, Visit Nebraska awards more than $800,000 in tourism grants, ranchers back higher livestock brand inspection fee caps, education committee hears immigration warrant requirement bill, Nebraska and Creighton players invited to national

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9:58

Feb. 17 | Red flag warning, tariff vote, snow sculpting

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2026/02/17

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 17, include: National Weather Service issued particularly dangerous situation red flag warning and fire risk for parts of Nebraska, six House Republicans join Democrats in symbolic vote to roll back tariffs on Canada, Loup City teacher and student prepare for Young People's Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Nebraska men's basketball faces Iowa in Iowa City Tuesday night, Omaha's Valentine's Day weekend snow sculpting contest crowns winners despite

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13:50

Feb. 16 | Rural health funding plan, school bond bill

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2026/02/16

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 16, include: billion-dollar opportunity to invest in rural health, record warmth is deepening drought and shrinking snowpack, online sports wagering petitions have been cleared for circulation, Omaha Police Officers Association warns of staffing shortage, Federal Reserve officials say financial stress is gradually building for Nebraska crop farmers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln marks Charter Day amid campus changes, two North Omaha leaders were

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9:54

Feb. 13 | Cavanaugh reprimand, UNL fundraising record

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2026/02/13

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 13, include: Nebraska Legislature's Executive Board formally reprimanded Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh for taking down 250th birthday celebration photos at Capitol, Reading League is launching Nebraska chapter aimed at helping teachers implement evidence-based literacy instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln raised $3.6 million during its 24-hour "Glow Big Red" fundraiser.

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11:41

Feb. 12 | Nebraska voter data to feds, school illness

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2026/02/12

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 12, include: Secretary of State Bob Evnen plans to hand over sensitive voter data to U.S. Department of Justice, Democrat Jocelyn Brasher announces run for attorney general, Lincoln Public Schools faces backlash over LGBTQ student advocacy job posting, Shelby-Rising City Schools closes due to widespread illness, biofuel leaders eye shipping industry as potential growth market, Husker Athletics restores traditional spring football game.

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12:55

Feb. 11 | TPUSA clubs announcement, new license plates

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2026/02/11

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 11, include: Gov. Jim Pillen announces partnership with Turning Point USA to create high school chapters statewide, proposed budget changes could shift youth populations at Nebraska's Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers, lawmakers consider new specialty license plates, Lied Center for Performing Arts begins major renovation and expansion project, OSHA fines Horizon Biofuels nearly $148,000 after deadly explosion in Fremont, Nebraska cattle groups

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9:57

Feb. 10 | NU launches AI Institute, voter data lawsuit

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2026/02/10

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 10, include: University of Nebraska announces new AI Institute after system task force recommended campus-specific focuses ranging from health care to agriculture and rural enterprise, Gov. Jim Pillen defends $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract amid claims administration obstructed state audit, Common Cause plans to appeal ruling allowing Nebraska voter data to be shared with U.S. Department of Justice, No. 13 Purdue visits No. 7 Nebraska as men's

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12:02

Feb. 9 | Senator's comments stall bill on antisemitism

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2026/02/09

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 7, include: bill aimed at combating antisemitism at schools and colleges was pulled after sponsor was accused of making sexually suggestive remark toward another senator, Nebraska casinos continue to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars as gambling addiction concerns grow, State Board of Education again postponed vote on learning plan for 11 Omaha-area school districts, Board of Regents approved Katherine Ankerson as interim chancellor of University

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