Nebraska Update

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 11, include: Lincoln Police Department is now leading investigation into $2.5 million no-bid consulting contract awarded by Nebraska Department of Economic Development after Nebraska State Patrol stepped aside due to potential conflict of interest, lawmakers cut funding from Nebraska's tobacco prevention budget, senators keep $250,000 portion of Secretary of State's budget after debate over voter information shared with Department of Justice, advocates warn plan to quickly relocate Nebraska youth correctional facilities could disrupt education and resources for children in system, Nebraska Medicine begins construction on $99 million Farnam Health Center in Omaha, Sandhill cranes return to Platte River Valley during annual migration bringing boost to local economies, Nebraska-born World War II veteran becomes nation's oldest organ donor at age 100.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 10, include: Fairness for Girls group launched ballot initiative aimed at keeping transgender athletes out of women's public K-12/collegiate sports, EPIC Option petition effort to eliminate certain taxes is pausing again after organizers said they are not on track to gather enough signatures for 2026 ballot, team has begun excavating rare earth minerals at NioCorp's Elk Creek project in southeast Nebraska, Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles unveiled new driver's license design featuring state imagery and upgraded anti-counterfeiting security, Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg rewarded during historic season, former University of Nebraska system president Ted Carter has resigned as president of Ohio State University after disclosing inappropriate relationship.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 9, include: Legislature begins voting this week on appropriations in attempt to balance budget, Nebraska farmers and ranchers are preparing for potentially difficult summer after state recorded its warmest winter since Dust Bowl, Nebraska cattle producers are being warned about possible return of flesh-eating New World Screwworm pest, U.S. House is considering new Farm Bill, State Board of Education rejected two mental health grants aimed at recruiting and retaining school psychologists after 4-4 vote, SBOE also tied on whether to oppose bill that could require holding back third graders who are not proficient in reading.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 6, include: U.S. Drought Monitor says drought conditions worsened for fifth straight week nationwide with much of increase happening in Nebraska, Nebraska lawmakers delay proposal tied to former Husker coach Tom Osborne's Hall of Fame recognition, Scottsbluff couple enters 2026 race to challenge District 48 Sen. Brian Hardin, first class of medical students at UNMC's Kearney campus will begin this fall, several Nebraska girls basketball teams chase first or first-in-years state titles as tournament continues in Lincoln.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 5, include: federal judge grants attorney fees to immigrant who successfully sued government for wrongful detention, Sen. Pete Ricketts backs President Trump's strikes in Iran as Congress considers war powers measures, candidates in 2nd District House race split over U.S. actions in Iran, proposed cigarette tax hike fails to advance in the Legislature, Attorney General Mike Hilgers files lawsuit against Roblox.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 4, include: Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue identified as one of six U.S. service members killed during Operation Epic Fury, gas prices in Nebraska jump sharply following Middle East bombings, lawmakers debate proposed cigarette tax increase, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Senate to consider no-confidence motion, Regional West in Scottsbluff to be downgraded to Level Three trauma center, drought conditions may limit water use in North Platte River Valley, girls state basketball marks 50 years amid declining participation.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 3, include: Charles Herbster will not seek Republican nomination for governor after finishing second in 2022, Jacy Todd remains in Republican primary despite 24 misdemeanor convictions, homeless service providers including Stephen Center in Omaha report rising demand and facilities at capacity, NioCorp plans to begin work on Elk Creek critical minerals mine in southeast Nebraska by month's end, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gathering public input on Lower Missouri River flood reduction plan, Omaha World-Herald will shut down press and move printing to Des Moines.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 2, include: Nebraska's elected officials support U.S. military strikes on Iran as tensions escalate and Gov. Jim Pillen calls for prayers for National Guard members, medical marijuana dispensary could soon open on Omaha reservation in northeast Nebraska, lawmakers face a new $175 million revenue shortfall as economic fallout from Lexington Tyson plant closure deepens, University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold joins White House roundtable on college sports reforms, immigration rights groups back bills to limit ICE activity in Nebraska, Boyd County hires new sheriff after sudden resignations leave law enforcement gap, Nebraska men's basketball sets single-season records with win over USC.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 27, include: medical marijuana advocates voiced frustration with commissioners overseeing new regulations, bill before lawmakers would make it felony for officers to sexually assault minors between 16 and 18, mother of one of two girls killed in last year's Fremont plant explosion has filed a negligence lawsuit as federal investigations continue, Omaha-area organizations will receive nearly $3 million in federal grants to support youth homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, Boyd County supervisors will appoint a new sheriff after sheriff and staff resigned, Liz Sowers has been named first head coach of Nebraska women's flag football ahead of 2028 debut.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 26, include: Jacy Todd was convicted of 23 counts of official misconduct and one count of making a false statement under oath for illegally signing off on medical marijuana petition signatures, lawmakers introduce bill aimed at keeping Union Pacific based in Omaha as it seeks to acquire Norfolk Southern, Sen. Jane Raybould proposes requiring governor's office to negotiate in good faith with Nebraska tribes on tax compacts, bill seeks to change Nebraska Hall of Fame rules to allow consideration of former Husker coach Tom Osborne, Kearney voters will decide whether to create Good Life District to fund business and tourism development.