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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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1:11

Petition drive will seek to legalize online sports...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/18

Supporters of online sports betting will try to put a constitutional amendment to legalize it on next year's Nebraska ballot.

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0:42

Creighton University announces $300 million project

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/18

Creighton University announced a $300 million project to upgrade and build athletic and recreation spaces on the eastern part of campus. It includes a student fitness center, sports performance facility and upgrades to current athletic buildings.

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5:01

Memorial Stadium PA announcer discusses new role

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/18

Memorial Stadium public address announcer Nate Rohr will be a lot busier this fall. He received a call from a friend with the Kansas City Chiefs, offering him the same role at Arrowhead Stadium. Nebraska Public Media’s Aaron Bonderson spoke with Rohr about the balancing act of working both pro and college football games this fall.

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0:51

Democrat James Leuschen enters 2nd Congressional...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/18

The field of Democratic candidates in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional district just got bigger. James Leuschen, the former policy director for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, launched his campaign Thursday. “I’m running for Congress because I know firsthand what Nebraska families are up against,” he said. “Donald Trump’s tax and tariff policies are sowing chaos and making life more expensive for families here. As a dad to three kids and son to an aging parent, I see how the cost of groceries, child

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1:18

Ricketts touts Social Security; declines to endorse...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/17

Sen. Pete Ricketts praised customer service improvements and tax cuts on benefits, but declined to endorse ideas being floated to keep the system solvent.

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0:47

Doane dual-credit program helps students start...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/16

Doane University’s dual-enrollment program features five education courses for high schoolers to start working their way toward a teaching degree. Officials hope the program, called the Educator Pipeline Collaborative, will help the teacher pipeline in Nebraska.

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5:12

Nebraska archaeologist discusses the state’s past

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/16

September is Nebraska Archaeology Month. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with State Archaeologist Dave Williams to first find out how far back Nebraska's archaeological history goes.

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1:11

A record-setting crowd could be on hand for NU-Creighton

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/15

A record crowd is expected at the CHI Health Center Tuesday night, for an in-state volleyball tilt between No. 18 Creighton and No. 1 Nebraska.

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0:45

2026 Teacher of the Year hopes to inspire others

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/15

A Mullen teacher was surprised with an announcement on Monday that she would be the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Sarah Hardin, who teaches high school science classes, will start her tenure in January.

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3:25

Toxic bacteria shut down this town's water supply

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/15

Quick-growing blooms of bacteria and algae have long been a hazard in lakes and rivers, because of the toxins they produce. Fueled in part by agricultural runoff, these blooms are also threatening public water systems, making water temporarily unusable, and forcing some cities and towns to take costly preventive measures.

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1:25

Testifiers blast Pillen's plans for McCook ICE...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/12

Testifiers at a legislative hearing Friday sharply criticized Gov. Jim Pillen's plans to host an ICE detention center in McCook.

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1:01

Clergy ask Pillen to drop McCook/ICE detention center...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/11

A group of Catholic and Protestant clergy is asking Gov. Jim Pillen to drop plans for an ICE detention center in McCook.

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5:21

UNO professor authors study to understand labor...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/11

A UNO professor co-authored an exploratory study on labor trafficking within Nebraska. Nebraska Public Media's Arthur Jones sat down with her to discuss what she found.

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0:51

Rhule said Houston Christian defense will mix things...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/11

The Nebraska football team faces off with FCS foe Houston Christian University on Saturday. The Cornhuskers are 2-0 on the year, following wins against Cincinnati and Akron.

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4:32

Early reports show successful alcohol sales at...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/09

When the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved alcohol sales for all sporting events last October, many cited research saying the move would reduce binge drinking on Husker football gamedays. During the first quarter of Saturday’s lopsided win over Akron, multiple fans said beer and hard seltzer service in Memorial Stadium will be positive.

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0:57

LES receives $300,000 from Google

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/09

Lincoln Electric System has received $300,000 from Google to help provide energy-efficient improvements for affordable housing. The money will help Lincoln continue the South of Downtown Rental Rehabilitation Program, a 2023 program that in part aims to improve energy efficiency for residents in portions of the city’s Near South and Everett neighborhoods.

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3:39

When will beef prices drop?

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/09

Beef prices have hit record highs, yet American consumers haven’t stopped buying it. A look at what’s behind the steep price increase and when they might come down.

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1:06

COVID-19 illness numbers see uptick,

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/08

COVID-19 illness numbers are seeing an uptick. Health professionals say it’s because of the return to fall activities and lower vaccination rates. Most recent data has shown that nearly 16% of COVID-19 tests have come back positive, the highest it has been all year.

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1:20

Key senator downplays talk of Nebaska redistricting

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/08

Sen. Merv Riepe, a Republican in the officially nonpartisan Legislature, said he's not a fan of changing rules mid-game.

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0:49

NU enrollment stagnant, decreases in international,...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/09/08

Overall University of Nebraska enrollment was similar to last school year, but there were notable decreases with international and graduate students. Increases in first-time freshmen and medical students helped offset those declines.

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