Nebraska Update

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sep. 9, include: Omaha's Eppley Airfield is one of 13 airports nationwide selected for pilot program allowing some visitors past security without plane ticket, man faces felony charge after TSA agents allegedly found firecracker and butane lighter at Eppley, University of Nebraska System saw increase in freshmen but lower overall enrollment, Lincoln Fire & Rescue employees logged more than $7.2 million in overtime in 2025, Czech Republic President Petr Pavel will visit Nebraska this month, more than 4,000 reports were made through Omaha's Mayor’s Hotline in July.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 8, include: Nebraska could receive more than $200 million from multistate settlement with Meta but payments would be spread over 10 years, new Canadian tariffs are set to take effect Sept. 8 with dairy industry expected to feel major impacts, diesel prices have reached new peak putting immediate pressure on truckers, three federal grants totaling about $5 million will support transportation and infrastructure improvements in Omaha, millions of migratory birds fly over Nebraska each year and residents can help make their journeys safer, new generation of food influencers is helping small Nebraska food businesses attract customers.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sep. 4, include: state officials plan legislation to put guardrails on paid petition circulators as several petitions remain under investigation for fraudulent signatures, NU President Jeffrey Gold is calling on Nebraskans to share their support as university faces declining state financial support, Nebraska broadband leaders await federal guidance on how to use $361 million in federal funds for rural internet access, Husker women's flag football will be included in national showcase in Las Vegas, Nebraska football begins its fourth season under Matt Rhule against Ohio Saturday at Memorial Stadium, Curious Omaha looks at the legacy of Rev. Livingston Wills known throughout Omaha as the Broom Man.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 3, include: State of Nebraska websites now host AI assistant designed to answer questions about site content, Omaha City Council members approve financial redevelopment tool aimed at addressing metro area's need for 30,000 affordable housing units, scientist explains why record high water temperatures on Niobrara River may be less concerning than some boaters feared, new study finds rinsing fruits and vegetables before eating them removes some pesticides, much has changed at University of Nebraska-Lincoln's college paper The Daily Nebraskan since first issue 125 years ago.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 2, include: Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn struck sharply different tones in what will likely be their only U.S. Senate debate before November, America First Party announced five statewide candidates for November, Nebraska Supreme Court will consider challenge involving state's single-subject rule for proposed constitutional amendment, Lincoln city officials filed 227-page response after Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued over three ballot petitions, former North Platte police officer faces federal charges involving child sex abuse materials, NU regents approved negotiations for new governance agreement and $300 million contribution for Project Health, Fortrex plans to lay off 91 workers in Madison after losing its Tyson Foods contract, Gov. Jim Pillen and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins met with Nebraska cattle producers, Nebraska confirmed its first West Nile death of year in Lancaster County, traffic officials are warning Nebraska football fans to plan ahead for this weekend's game.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 1, include: Nebraska Supreme Court could decide fate of two ballot initiatives after lawsuits were filed directly with high court, Lake McConaughy has dropped below 24% capacity as drought continues to affect central and western Nebraska, military families near Offutt Air Force Base face challenges accessing child care, fewer Nebraska children are experiencing repeated caseworker assignments, DHHS will seek bids to review its interRAI assessment for DD waivers following advocates' concerns, a grocery store in tiny remote Nebraska village has thrived for decade thanks to outside-the-box thinking by people who created it.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 31, include: Nebraska and Creighton had strong showings this weekend against top-ranked volleyball teams, Fairness for Girls petition has collected enough valid signatures to qualify for November ballot, proposal to honor Cameron the Capitol Cat with bronze statue is drawing mixed reactions, new mobile mammogram unit Sammy's Bus is rolling out in Lincoln to expand access to breast cancer screenings, tall flowers blooming along Nebraska roadsides and ditches may not be what they appear to be, U.S. is accepting cattle from Mexico again after imports were largely paused over concerns about New World Screwworm, older adults on fixed incomes are struggling to pay high food prices at grocery store pushing seniors to make lifestyle changes.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 28, include: Nebraska's judicial branch is cutting its budget with some changes affecting people on probation, Lancaster County could pause data center development for 12 months while committee studies best practices, NSAA updated its 2026-27 Speech manual with guidelines for students and judges on using artificial intelligence, developers met with Omaha community members to share updates on long-awaited Crossroads project, Bellevue is taking on its Good Life District project and making indoor water park its economic engine.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 27, include: America First Party and Nebraska Working People Party can field candidates for general election, Lincoln-area legislative candidates say environmental issues should be priority next legislative session, Lancaster County petition to move Lincoln elections to statewide general election years has been verified, Nebraska is set to receive up to $201 million from settlement involving Meta, $10 million federal grant expands Nebraska Growing Readers with new preschool reading tools, USDA wildfire recovery assistance applications for Western Nebraska ranchers get two-month extension, Nebraska volleyball plays Thursday with $1 million prize at stake, Big Red Express expands service to Omaha, Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk and Columbus.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 26, include: stricter student visa rules are creating uncertainty for international students and concerns for colleges about enrollment and finances, temporary hardship exemption means residents in 13 Nebraska counties will not have to comply with newly enacted Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska food banks are seeing record demand as SNAP benefits face cuts and tighter federal rules, Alliance will not seek Flock Safety cameras for at least another year amid public concern, Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art is hosting works from Museum of Modern Art as part of collection's U.S. tour, Nebraska women's flag football team will begin competition year earlier than originally planned.