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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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1:03

Lincoln LGBTQ+ lounge throws Thanksgiving meal for...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/26

Lincoln LGBTQ plus lounge DAME is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for those in the community that may not have a supportive family to celebrate with. The celebration is Thanksgiving Day at DAME from 6 to 10pm and is free to attend. Attendees must be 21 or over.

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0:39

Concessions sales grew in Memorial Stadium

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/26

The first season of cashless concessions at Memorial Stadium grew sales by 55%.

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1:11

Nebraskans react to Trump's nominee for Secretary of...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/26

President-elect Donald Trump nominated conservative think tank CEO Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture. Congressman Flood wrote in a statement to Nebraska Public Media that Rollins has broad policy experience, and he is looking forward to working with her. Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen has concerns about the nominee’s lack of agriculture-specific experience but says her close ties with Trump could make her an effective secretary.

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5:24

Talk of deportations stirs worry, uncertainty

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/25

President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations is causing worry and uncertainty.

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5:06

This family is growing a “little Amazon” in rural...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/25

A rural Nebraska family weaves farming with their cultural identity. Here’s how this work has helped preserve traditional Brazilian food cultivation in an unlikely place.

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5:12

A look at child welfare in Nebraska

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/25

The Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Child Welfare published its annual report, painting a picture of challenges and difficulties. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Inspector General Jennifer Carter to talk about factors contributing to a noticeable increase in reports of deaths and serious injuries in the child welfare system.

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0:42

Turkey is starting to slip from the menu

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/25

It’s been a tradition to eat turkey for Thanksgiving since the 1800s. But one economic report suggests the custom has lost footing in recent years.

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0:46

E. coli and listeria have forced multiple large food...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/25

Deli meats, carrots and fast food onions are some of the products that were recently recalled across the U.S. Experts say improved detection strategies means regulators are able to catch more health risks.

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1:49

Nebraska universities explore AI opportunities for...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/22

Several Nebraska universities are exploring the opportunities artificial intelligence offers.

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1:02

Mike McDonnell announces run for Omaha mayor

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/22

State Senator Mike McDonnell announced his candidacy for Omaha mayor Thursday evening. McDonnell previously served as Omaha’s fire chief and has represented a South Omaha district in the Nebraska legislature for the last 8 years. He will face current Omaha mayor Jean Stothert, Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing and nonprofit executive Jasmine Harris in next spring’s election.

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0:58

Interfaith coalition urges County to prioritize...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/21

The holiday season is about to commence, but some criminal justice advocates want to share a reminder with those settling in for their celebrations. The press conference addresses jail overcrowding.

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5:00

Nebraska’s 32nd Chief Justice discusses his role on...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/21

Jeffrey J. Funke, 55, is Nebraska’s 32nd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, following the retirement of Mike Heavican, who served for 18 years. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Chief Justice Funke and asked how in today’s politically charged environment, it’s possible to keep politics out of the courtroom.

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0:34

MLB All-Star, Alec Bohm, inducted to Roncalli High HOF

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/21

Major League Baseball All-Star and Omaha native, Alec Bohm, will be inducted into the first-ever Omaha Roncalli Hall of Fame on Friday.

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1:08

Board approves trail route connecting Lincoln and...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/21

A route for a trail connecting the state’s two largest metro areas was approved Wednesday night. The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board of Directors voted 14 to 4 in favor of a 10-mile route in western Cass County. The new trail will connect to existing segments of the MoPac Trail that reach the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. The estimated cost of the project is more than $15 million dollars.

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1:11

Ricketts praises Trump picks for national security...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/20

Senator Pete Ricketts is encouraging the U.S. Senate to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s national security nominees as quickly as possible. Ricketts is a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, which will hold hearings on nominees for ambassadors and other national security officials in the coming months. He says Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will help America stand with its allies and be tough on China.

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0:56

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce starts Latino Connect

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/19

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is adding a new program to empower historically underrepresented entrepreneurs in the state’s capital city.

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0:51

2024's Christmas tree has arrived at the Durham Museum

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/18

The annual Christmas tree for the Durham Museum was chopped down and delivered Monday. The tree is currently being decorated with lights and ornaments by members of a bridge maintenance crew provided by Union Pacific. The tree lighting ceremony is on November 29th.

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4:11

Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/18

Drought has scorched much of the Midwest and Great Plains for the last four years. It has destroyed crops and sparked wildfires. Wildlife is also reckoning with the dry conditions – which can change animal behavior and even push species out of some regions.

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1:25

Sandbar removal in Platte River to begin this winter

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/18

The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District Board approved a contract Thursday to remove a sandbar near the Highway 75 bridge over the Platte River south of Omaha. Removal will decrease the flood risk to surrounding areas. The project comes at a cost of around $4 million dollars and is expected to be completed by May 2025.

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1:11

Many questions remain as Huskers search for bowl...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/15

Nebraska football has lost three straight games this season and changed offensive coordinators this week. The stakes are high for the Huskers’ matchup with USC on Saturday, needing one more win to become bowl eligible.

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