Nebraska Debate: 1st Congressional District 2024
Candidates for the 1st Congressional District of Nebraska, Republican incumbent Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Carol Blood, debate issues important to voters.
Where Data and Sports Meet
Volleyball, football and many other sports in Nebraska are growing in popularity. For the athletes competing on the field, their training process has increasingly become more complex. Data is a large piece of that puzzle.
Here is more drone footage by Nebraska Public Media Videographer Sam Brodersen of a strong tornado's damage to Garner Industries, located outside Waverly, Nebraska.
Drone footage of Garner Industries, located just outside Waverly, Nebraska, shows the damage caused by a strong tornado that touched down on Friday afternoon. Video by Nebraska Public Media's Sam Brodersen.
WATCH: A video sent to us by Jenna O'Dell taken near 209th and West Maple Road shows some of the damage caused by a tornado in Elkhorn, Nebraska on Friday.
Footage of a tornado in Lincoln. Video courtesy of Blaz Knezevic.
Sen. John Cavanaugh
Sen. John Cavanaugh condemns those of his colleagues in the Nebraska Legislature who did not speak out against Sen. Steve Halloran's inserting names of colleagues while reading about a rape scene in a debate over obscenity.
D-Wayne Taylor is a high-energy MC, host, DJ, beatboxer, voiceover artist and media personality
You may have heard his voice, maybe have seen him at a #Husker basketball game, or perhaps he is a familiar face from the record-breaking Volleyball Day in Nebraska. Vocal entrepreneur D-Wayne Taylor does a little bit of everything! From being an MC, host, DJ, beatboxer, voiceover artist and media personality, there’s a good chance you know him one way or another.
Read the story from Mike Tobias, Journalist at NebraskaPublicMedia.org/news/news-articles/how-d-wayne-became-a-vocal-entrepreneur
#WhatIfNebraska #Huskers
Haircuts, Mentoring and Counseling...in a Bus
Lincoln non-profit Visionary Youth created the MIND Mobile bus and program to provide haircuts, mentoring and counseling to at-risk boys.
Read more about the program in this article from Mike Tobias, Journalist: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/news/news-articles/haircuts-mentoring-and-counselingin-a-bus
Wayne
Nebraska state Sen. Justin Wayne talks about his background and why he may delay Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State speech Thursday. Wayne is upset at the Department of Economic Development's plans for redeveloping north Omaha.
Arch opening
Sen. John Arch, speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, urged his colleagues to try and model civil behavior as the 2024 session begins.
A Bellevue West High School teacher received the Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 check. Watch the moment math teacher Jacob Eitzen found out he won.
WATCH: This year’s official Christmas tree of Omaha was cut down today in La Vista. The tree is being donated to honor Robert Croy, who planted it 38 years ago and enjoyed decorating it every year. The more than 40-foot tree will make a new home at the Durham Museum.
"Working Fires: Volunteer Fire Departments in Crisis" premieres Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9pm CT
When emergencies threaten and alarms sound, volunteer firefighters and medical teams stand by, ready and willing to protect citizens in more than 450 Nebraska communities. In fact, 9 of every 10 firefighters in the state serve as volunteers. But what happens if people stop volunteering for their local fire departments?
Nebraska Public Media News explores the alarming situation in “Working Fires: Volunteer Fire Departments in Crisis,” premiering Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9pm CT on Nebraska Public Media.
On tonight's episode of Speaking of Nebraska, we discussed the latest push to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Nebraska Public Media spoke with a University of Nebraska researcher to see what people think about the push for legalization.
Speaking of Nebraska
WATCH: Tonight on Speaking of Nebraska, State Senator Mike Jacobson gave his thoughts on a divisive 2023 session.
Speaking of Nebraska
On tonight's episode of Speaking of Nebraska, State Senator Danielle Conrad explained why, despite challenges, she is optimistic about the future of the Nebraska Legislature.
The Blue Angels at the Lincoln Airport
Nebraska Public Media's William Padmore is at the Lincoln Airport to talk to the Blue Angels ahead of the Guardians of Freedom Air Show this weekend.
WATCH: The Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln is being torn down to be replaced by affordable housing.
