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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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10:48

Nov. 21 | Pedestrian deaths spike, ag farm workers...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/21

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 21, 2025, include: Nebraska pedestrian deaths have more than doubled, American ag depends on foreign workers, Omaha Police launches 'Drones as First Responders' program, petition seeks to require four-fifths vote for lawmakers to change voter-approved laws.

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12:10

Nov. 20 | Legislature discusses budget outlook, OPS...

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2025/11/20

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 20, include: Nebraska’s budget may not be as dire as it appears, Omaha Public Schools received $30.5 million more than it should have, bill from Sen. Deb Fischer would require tribal input in food distribution program, 13 Nebraska men face racketeering charges, UNL leaders decline proposal for new female Husker mascot, more Nebraska students are completing college degrees before finishing high school.

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11:26

Nov. 19 | UNL no-confidence vote, museum fundraising...

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2025/11/19

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 19, include: UNL faculty senators pass no-confidence motion on chancellor, emails shed light on the Omaha Children’s Museum's decision to pause fundraising for riverfront site, Nebraska faces tough decisions on how it pays for education, 3rd District congressional race adds new candidate, Nebraska researcher works to preserve histories from US Indian Industrial School.

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12:34

Nov. 18 | Unpaid state taxes, UNL 'no confidence' vote

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2025/11/18

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 18, include: More than $310 million in state taxes unpaid for 2025, Omaha/Lincoln casinos set records for gaming tax revenue, Gov. Jim Pillen announces new appointments to Liquor Control and Medical Cannabis Commissions, UNL faculty senate prepares for 'no confidence' vote on chancellor.

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5:46

Nov. 17 | Hemp limits tighten, rail merger advances

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2025/11/17

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 17, include: Nebraska DHHS distributed remaining November SNAP benefits, Farm Bill extension provision imposes strict limits on hemp products, Omaha’s main library is constructed, shareholders advance proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger.

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10:05

Nov. 14 | SNAP EBT updates, farm bill extension

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2025/11/14

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 14, include: Food banks and SNAP recipients are waiting for EBT cards to be refilled, the funding package that ends the government shutdown includes an extension for certain farm bill programs, state senators pledge not to raise taxes as the budget shortfall grows.

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10:31

Nov. 13 | Capitol security upgrades, safe haven...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/13

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 13, include: Lawmakers are considering increased security measures at the State Capitol, Nebraska’s expanded safe haven law saw its second baby surrendered since taking effect in 2024, a Fort Calhoun murder case ends with a life sentence for the Iowa man convicted.

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11:19

Huskers boost TV ratings, ADM launches carbon capture...

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2025/11/12

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 12, include: Network television is picking up more regular season college volleyball games, Nebraska will be home to the largest bioethanol carbon capture facility in the world, the Nebraska State College System expands its SMART program statewide, and new UNL AI chatbot is a hit with students.

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11:11

UNL revises budget cuts, NE Supreme Court pick

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2025/11/11

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Nov. 11, include: UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett unveils his final budget reduction plan, Governor Jim Pillen appoints Douglas County District Judge Derek Vaughn to the Nebraska Supreme Court, Nebraska’s 402 and 531 area codes could run out of phone numbers by 2038, UNL researchers report an increase in a tick-borne disease among cattle.

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1:00

Former President Biden to headline Nebraska Dems...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/07

Former President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak in Omaha Friday evening as part of the Nebraska Democratic Party’s annual Ben Nelson Gala. Biden’s speech will mark a rare public appearance for the 46th president, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight during his post-presidency. Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb said she was able to get Biden to come to Omaha due to his special connection to the state party. Kleeb also serves as the Democratic National Committee’s Vice Chair.

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1:02

UNL experts say anaplasmosis diagnoses are becoming...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/07

Veterinary Pathologists in the state say anaplasmosis is on the rise in its cattle populations. Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center’ Dr Matt Hille [HILL-EE] says the disease is not new in the US and is both preventable and treatable for cattle. The diagnostic pathologist says anabiotic tetracycline [TET-rah-Sy-Kleen] can help mitigate bacterial infection.

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4:28

Ceyair Wright provides a source of energy for the Big...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/07

Nebraska senior defensive back Ceyair Wright returns home this Saturday, when Husker football visits the UCLA Bruins. Wright has experienced a long journey, from L.A. football standout and actor to one of the most outspoken leaders for the Cornhuskers.

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1:19

Coach's challenge approved for NSAA wrestling finals

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/05

Nebraska high school wrestling fans will likely notice officials huddled around a monitor during this year’s state finals. That’s because coaches will have the chance to challenge calls, under an experimental rule approved by the NSAA Board of Directors on Wednesday.

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0:29

Nebraska Update Coming Nov. 11

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/05

Start your day with Nebraska Update – your trusted daily news podcast for statewide headlines and valued perspective – all in just a few minutes. From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you the state’s top stories every weekday morning. Launching Nov. 11.

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0:53

18-year-old charged with terroristic threats in Sarpy...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Eighteen-year-old Marshall Fry was charged with making terroristic threats and arrested Oct. 22 in Sarpy County. An affidavit from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office stated that the Instagram account “marshall506861” posted the comment, “Finna shoot you guys up,” on a post from Scary Acres, a seasonal haunted house attraction. Michael Halbleib, Scary Acres’ head of security and a former Omaha police officer, reported the comment to the Sheriff's Office on Oct. 6. Following the report,

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1:02

Data shows need for afterschool programs continues

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Data released in October showed that four in five Nebraska children who want to be in an afterschool program miss out. Afterschool Alliance, a national afterschool organization, conducts the study every five years.

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1:07

Nebraska net farm income projected to increase by 42%...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Despite tariff concerns and low grain prices, Nebraska ag producers are on track for a good year overall. Net farm income in the state is projected to reach around 8.4 billion dollars, up from just under 6 billion dollars last year. Increased livestock receipts and government payments represent the bulk of the additional income, which were enough to offset lower crop receipts and production expenses.

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1:07

UNO biomechanics facilities receive $6 million NIH grant

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

The University of Nebraska Omaha's Center for Research and Human Movement Variability has made Nebraska an internationally recognized player in the biomechanics field. Now, with a final round of funding from the National Institutes of Health, MOVCENTR will work to future-proof its services, therapies and research.

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3:38

Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/04

Temperatures remained into the 80s well in the fall this year in parts of the Midwest. Agrivoltaics offers a respite to extreme heat and land access for new farmers.

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1:06

Cannabis Commission declines to make changes to...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/11/03

The three members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission did not attend a public hearing on the draft regulations for the substance in October, but they did consider six categories of recommendations that came from the hearing. The recommendations included allowing additional forms of cannabis, increasing the number of licensed facilities and increasing the plant limits for cultivators.

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