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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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1:07

Students protest war in Gaza at UNL, demand...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/05/01

Outside the University of Nebraska-Lincoln city union, students and community members are protesting the war and deaths in Gaza. They join several other universities across the country, some of which have been protesting for two weeks.

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4:23

How some rural nursing homes in the Midwest are...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/05/01

The trend was already underway when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed rural and small-town nursing homes to close permanently. Yet, some communities are finding ways today to re-envision nursing homes while keeping staff at the forefront.

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4:22

How some rural nursing homes in the Midwest are...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/05/01

The trend was already underway when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed rural and small-town nursing homes to close permanently. Yet, some communities are finding ways today to re-envision nursing homes while keeping staff at the forefront.

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4:18

Waverly couple starts cleaning up after tornado

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/29

As work continued to clean up debris from what used to be a giant machine shed, Jackie and Randy Colton described their experience outrunning a tornado.

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5:16

Picking up speed: Nebraska troopers issuing more tickets

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/29

In the first 100 days of the year, troopers issued more high-speed tickets than any entire year in the past decade.

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1:00

A month after the bridge collapse in Baltimore

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/26

It’s been a month since six workers died from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. For the state’s immigrant workers and advocates, this serves as a reminder of their high-risk working conditions.

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1:12

Family reacts to governor's LB25 veto

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/25

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen vetoed a bill Wednesday that would enable victims to sue public entities like school districts if they are found liable in cases of child sexual abuse and assault. Loree Woods says news of the governor’s veto was a gut punch to her family.

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0:52

Early Childhood Research Summit connects researchers...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/23

Early childhood educators, researchers and policymakers are finding ways to improve the field, starting with connecting with each other. The three groups came together at the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools Early Childhood Research Summit in Lincoln on Tuesday.

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23:32

NU president priority candidate discusses leadership...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/23

The University of Nebraska named Dr. Jeffrey Gold as the priority candidate for the president position. He currently serves as the provost and executive vice president for the university system, and is the University of Nebraska Medical Center chancellor. Gold is undergoing a 30-day vetting process. He spoke with Nebraska Public Media’s Jolie Peal about his vision if hired, getting the university back into the Association of American Universities and more.

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1:04

District 2 Republican candidates earn endorsements

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/22

The primary election for the state’s second congressional district is about three weeks away with both sides maintaining their confidence.

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1:29

UNL files defense in response to Scoggin lawsuit

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/22

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and basketball coach Amy Williams asked a federal court judge to dismiss a Title IX lawsuit filed by former player Ashley Scoggin. The request came in filings with the court on Friday. Scoggin filed a lawsuit claiming the university acted in violation of federal guidelines when addressing a purported sexual relationship between the player and former assistant coach Chuck Love. UNL maintains the Athletic Department acted in good faith, while providing Scoggin access

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5:31

2024 Legislature: substance amid property tax stalemate

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/19

The Nebraska Legislature finished its 2024 session with some substantive policy changes, but a stalemate on property taxes

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1:03

Statewide listening sessions launch the beginning of...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/19

Gov. Jim Pillen, along with the state director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, has announced the intention to end the state’s disabilities waiting list. The plan starts by listening to communities’ needs.

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4:48

Pillen faults senators on property taxes, vows...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/18

Gov. Jim Pillen faulted the Legislature for failing to pass his proposal to cut property taxes and vowed to call them back before January to address the issue.

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1:02

More housing needed for people with developmental...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/18

Many people with developmental disabilities don’t need 24/7 care but momentary support. In Omaha, there’s not enough accommodating housing and infrastructure for people with developmental disabilities to live independently.

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0:58

Crete woman hosts sleepout for awareness about...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/17

In Crete, Nebraska, a local woman is staging a sleepout to raise awareness for Youth Homelessness Matters Day. About 300 students at Crete Public Schools were identified as homeless this academic year.

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1:10

Social media and new moms study

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/16

Newly postpartum moms may be more susceptible to mental health issues stemming from glamorized motherhood content on social media, according to a recent Nebraska study.

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0:44

Bird flu is spreading in dairy herds. Midwest farmers...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/15

The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.

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4:04

Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/15

The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry.

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0:50

NU president priority candidate has first forums at UNK

Nebraska Update ·

2024/04/12

The priority candidate for president of the University of Nebraska held his first public forum Friday. Dr. Jeffrey Gold answered questions about budget cuts, the university’s relationship with the legislature and getting students from Western Nebraska.

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