Nebraska Public Media News

01/25/2025

A one-time federal farm payment could offer short-term support as many farmers grapple with less income and extreme weather.

The one-time payments could offer short-term support as many farmers grapple with less income and extreme weather.

01/25/2025

An ICE raid in Grand Island in 2006. Another in O’Neill in 2018. Now, immigrants, advocates and attorneys brace for the possibility of more workplace raids, as Trump takes office and promises drastic immigration crackdowns

Confusion reigns in “every pocket” of state as school leaders worry about kids separated from parents, attorneys prep for workplace raids and...

01/24/2025

The Nebraska Legislature finalized its rules and heard proposals to change prison operations on Friday.

The Nebraska Legislature finalized its rules and heard proposals to change prison operations Friday.

01/24/2025

Omaha firefighters found Former Husker football standout Calvin Jones deceased in his home Wednesday night. No official cause of death has been released, but police say it aligns with Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

Omaha firefighters found Calvin Jones in his home Wednesday night. No official cause of death has been released, but police say it aligns with Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

01/24/2025

In the Slovak Republic this week an American correspondent who worked in Lincoln and 16 other American and British soldiers were remembered for what happened to them 80 years ago.

In the Slovak Republic this week, Joseph Morton and 16 other American and British soldiers were remembered for what happened to them 80 years ago.

01/24/2025

A Nebraska nonprofit devoted to increasing awareness of human trafficking is starting its second year with some new goals. Here's why it came to be and what the group wants to accomplish in 2025.

A nonprofit devoted to spreading awareness of human trafficking and how it relates to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is starting its second...

01/24/2025

Nebraska state senators will be put on record as voting "yes" or "no" on the final passage of bills under a rules change approved in the Legislature Thursday.

State lawmakers' votes on bills will be recorded as 'yes' or 'no' on final reading, even if they are present but not voting.

01/23/2025

Nebraskans as young as 11 could be detained for felonies under a legislative proposal. The bill’s introducer said it would help law enforcement deal with a rise in juvenile repeat felony offenders and improve public safety.

During a press conference with Gov. Jim Pillen Thursday, the bill’s introducer, Ralston Sen. Merv Riepe, said it would help law enforcement deal...

01/23/2025

The State of Nebraska recently published its largest study to date of nitrates in drinking water. It suggested that around 17% of private wells in the state exceed the safe limit.

The State of Nebraska recently published its largest study to date of nitrates in drinking water.

01/23/2025

Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.

01/23/2025

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A sensory-friendly salon in Omaha is out to make sure its customers with special needs have an enjoyable experience.

A sensory accessible hair salon in Omaha is following national trends to make services more inclusive for families with sensory needs.

01/23/2025

Members of the Nebraska Legislature debated requiring "yes" or "no" votes on final passage of bills Wednesday.

Members of the Nebraska Legislature debated requiring 'yes' or 'no' votes on final passage of bills Wednesday.

01/22/2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture can withhold subsidies, like crop insurance and disaster payments, from farmers who clear, drain or convert wetlands. A company that owns farmland in Iowa says it’s unconstitutional.

Under a 40-year-old law, the U.S. Department of Agriculture can withhold subsidies, like crop insurance and disaster payments, from farmers who clear, drain or convert wetlands. A company that owns farmland in Iowa says it’s unconstitutional.

01/22/2025

A volleyball league for players with mobility issues is making its return to Omaha after being canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A joint effort from Omaha Parks and Recreation, CHI Health and Nebraska Adaptive Sports has brought back the recreational league.

01/21/2025

Implementing the voter-approved legalization of medical ma*****na, how to regulate abortions and whether to change the rules for debate were topics discussed in the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday.

Medical ma*****na, abortion, and Unicameral rules were all discussed in the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday.

01/21/2025

The Lincoln and Omaha police departments released statements related to immigration on Tuesday, each saying the departments do not plan to participate in raids.

The Lincoln and Omaha police departments each released statements related to immigration on Tuesday, each saying the departments would not participate in raids.

01/21/2025

The U.S. Navy is naming a guided missile naval destroyer after former Nebraska Gov. Bob Kerrey. Kerrey talked with Nebraska Public Media about what the honor means to him.

The U.S. Navy is naming a guided missile naval destroyer after the Medal of Honor SEAL team leader.

01/21/2025

Nebraska is facing a $432 million budget shortfall. Here are some of the ideas senators are considering to overcome the shortfall this session.

Some senators hope to end certain sales tax exemptions, while others would rather restructure income tax cuts passed in 2023.