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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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0:41

Slow pheasant season expected in western Nebraska

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/29

Pheasant hunting season is underway across the state. In parts of western Nebraska, the birds haven’t recovered from drought conditions in recent years.

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4:10

Mississippi River refuge celebrates 100 years of...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/28

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts saved it from being drained 100 years ago, but the next century brings new challenges.

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1:27

Indian Affairs head hails Biden's apology for...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/25

The Executive Director of Nebraska's Commission on Indian Affairs is hailing President Joe Biden's apology for the history of boarding schools that attempted to force Native American children to assimilate.

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0:44

Creighton and Purdue compete for tornado relief

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/25

Creighton basketball is hosting an exhibition to benefit people affected by the April tornadoes in the state. Bluejay Athletics spokesperson, Rob Anderson, explains the connection between Purdue and the tornadoes that ripped through eastern Nebraska on April 26th.

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0:46

Creighton volleyball enjoying highest ranking ever

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/24

Creighton volleyball has reached its highest ranking in school history. Creighton has been ranked sixth in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll for several weeks in a row.

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1:16

UNMC’s littlest patients dress up for Halloween

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/24

In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the UNMC hospital staff create costumes for the patients in the NICU. They always follow a theme and this year it's “Game Night in the NICU.” Some of the costumes featured are Mario and Princess Peach, Mr. Monopoly and even Scrabble. While the costumes and photos are cute, this yearly tradition holds a deeper meaning.

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1:03

National Latino advocacy organization visits Omaha

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/23

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is one of the country’s oldest Latino advocacy groups. For the first time, three national presidents are in Nebraska promoting Latino voters and making an endorsement.

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5:30

Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican to...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/22

Only one Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice has served longer than the current Chief Justice. Mike Heavican retires at the end of October after 18 years on the bench. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with the 77 year old Schuyler native to talk about his life as a lawyer.

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0:43

What will Matt Rhule preach after blowout loss?

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/21

In an important conference matchup, Nebraska football was routed by Indiana Saturday, 56-7. It’s the Huskers’ second biggest loss since joining the Big Ten and the 26th straight loss to ranked opponents.

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3:45

'Cultivated' meat sees growing opposition from U.S....

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/21

Cultivated meat – meat grown from animal cells – is touted as a way to meet growing global demand with far fewer climate impacts. Yet two states banned the sale of cultivated meat earlier this year, and there are proposals in several Midwestern states to do the same.

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2:29

Walz campaigns for Nebraska Electoral College vote

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/20

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz campaigned in Papillion Saturday.

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0:46

Natural disasters, low crop prices raise pressure for...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/18

The extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired in September. Pressure is mounting for Congress to pass new legislation, as tough weather and low crop prices challenge farm budgets.

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4:23

A look at the science of polling

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/18

Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson reached out to Kristen Olson, an expert in survey methodology in UNL’s Bureau of Sociological Research, to talk about changes in the science of polling since 2016.

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4:08

High fire risk impacts harvest season

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/18

Farmers harvesting their crops are well aware of dangerous fire conditions. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson recently talked about it with Jenny Rees, Extension Educator for the University.

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1:17

Union Adventist University Disaster Response Team...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/16

Union Adventist University’s Disaster Response team returned early Monday morning from a week of assisting communities affected by the hurricane in North Carolina. The team helped with tree removal, cleaning up houses and supplying people with food and water.

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1:13

Lack of competitive balance boils over in high school...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/15

Omaha Benson High School has canceled and forfeited the rest of its football games this season. Benson High is 0-7 on the season including three losses by 60 or more points.

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4:02

Federal drought relief policies leave some farmers...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/15

Programs that provide drought relief to farmers use the U.S. Drought Monitor to determine eligibility, but some experts say it doesn’t always capture local conditions.

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4:01

Craft beer may be a market for this climate-friendly...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/15

Kernza is a perennial grain that can produce an annual crop, even as it stays in the ground for up to four years. Its deep root system make it a sustainable crop, but the grain doesn't have many markets.

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4:06

Behind Bacon, Vargas claims on abortion and taxes.

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/11

We look behind some of the claims and counterclaims made by Rep. Don Bacon and state Sen. Tony Vargas in their race in Nebraska's Second Congressional District.

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3:51

Bellevue man representing U.S. in World Triathlon...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/11

For anyone competing in triathlons, it takes tremendous determination and discipline. That's Bellevue resident Andrew Tupper's foundation for his humble journey to the World Triathlon Championships.

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