ACLU Nebraska is criticizing the treatment of a man detained in an ICE immigration raid.

Some of Nebraska’s federal delegation are defending their support of what the president calls the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Providers, families and advocates are worried how cuts next month to Medicaid rates for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, which helps people with autism, will impact the availability of services across the state. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services representatives say the changes put Nebraska in line with what other states pay.

The chair of the Nebraska Commission on African American Affairs said a recent audit is providing the agency an opportunity to improve. Findings showed the agency failed to provide advance notice for all 10 quarterly meetings audited from 2022 to 2024.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is developing a framework for assessing drought in a changing climate. It's a difficult task, as what's considered drought is often situational.

Pillen says the proposed cuts are part of his goal of reducing the size of government and not due to economic indicators. However, June tax revenues fell well short of predictions for the fiscal year and the amount of federal funds for the state next year is uncertain. Justin Hubly, the executive director of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, says Pillen’s proposal would likely lead to a workforce reduction.

Fremont now has its first bilingual daycare. The opening fills a large need in the city.

Less than a week after setting a new national record in the road mile for his age group, Lynn Rathjen already has his sights set on the next accomplishment. The 80-year-old retired physical therapist is training to break the age group records in the 800 and 1500 meter races at the national championships in Alabama this weekend.

The Mexican Consulate of Omaha is meeting with elected leaders and residents to ensure Mexican nationals feel safe in the region.

Iowa authorities say the contractor for Nebraska's new prison cost them millions in construction errors and delays on Sioux City jail.