Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 30, include: student-led protest outside Fremont High School ended with hit-and-run as protester struck by car, Lincoln-Lancaster County health officials are notifying public after confirmed measles case led to possible exposure at two Lincoln locations, Nebraska lawmakers heard testimony on bill to restrict puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors, several Nebraska businesses taking part in national general strike on Friday, Omaha rower finishes 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing in World’s Toughest Row.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 29, include: Lincoln woman pushes for stronger oversight of prison health care after her father died from untreated diabetes while incarcerated, bill restricting bathroom access based on sex at birth returns to Legislature but faces skepticism from key state senator, gas station owners push back against proposal to raise taxes on skill games, former Sen. Dan McKeon calls for investigation into no-bid contract tied to Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Pete Ricketts responds to federal shooting involving U.S. citizen, farmers could see changes to federal aid calculations under new legislation, Nebraska reports nearly 200 new cases of chronic wasting disease in deer.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 28, include: A former Nebraska broadcaster now living in Minneapolis describes what he is seeing as federal agents intensify their presence and protests continue after a second killing in less than three weeks, state officials drop proposed hour caps in a waiver program for people with developmental disabilities after public outcry, the Alliance Police Department receive new training and deploy a non-lethal response device, Nebraska farmers wait on USDA trade aid as the Rural Response Hotline sees more calls from distressed row crop producers, educators push back on a bill that could require holding back third graders with reading deficiencies, and the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce announces a first-of-its-kind statewide civics bee for middle school students.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 27, include: federal immigration officers arrested four people during court appearances at Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, ACLU of Nebraska filed fourth lawsuit alleging wrongful immigration detention, judge set trial date for former state Sen. Dan McKeon accused of inappropriately touching legislative staffer, new bill in Congress could make it easier for farmers to qualify for federal loans, five Nebraska businesses will receive manufacturing modernization and workforce development grants, Nebraska men's basketball rose to No. 5 in AP Top 25 ahead of Tuesday night matchup with No. 3 Michigan.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 26, include: hundreds of protesters gathered peacefully in several Nebraska cities after federal agents killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, measles detected in Lincoln wastewater sample, U.S. House appropriations bill leaves out provision expanding E15 ethanol gasoline access, Tyson Foods will keep some employees temporarily as it winds down operations at Lexington plant, Nebraska casino revenue surged sharply from 2024 to 2025, Nebraska men's basketball beat Minnesota for its 20th straight win this season.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 23, include: Nebraska National Guard will deploy about 200 troops to Washington, D.C., Nebraska Supreme Court chief justice outlines challenges and progress facing the judicial branch, University of Nebraska and Clarkson adjust representation on Nebraska Medicine board, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts promotes President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, new Nebraska Rural Poll shows mixed views on online communities, high school baseball coaches gain new mound communication tools.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 22, include: former state senator Lynne Walz announces Democratic candidacy for governor, Gov. Jim Pillen used telephone town hall to criticize opponents and promote recent conservative policy wins, lawmakers consider proposals aimed at strengthening Nebraska's response to domestic violence, Pillen backs legislation to allow Tom Osborne's induction into Nebraska Hall of Fame.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 21, include: Nebraska Department of Labor is helping workers impacted by closure of Tyson Foods plant in Lexington, ADM announces plans to shut down 118-year-old flour milling operation in Lincoln, Western Nebraska faces one of its driest winters on record, marijuana advocate enters race for Nebraska's U.S. Senate seat under the Legal Marijuana NOW Party, Nebraska men's basketball looks to extend its nation-leading 22-game winning streak against Washington.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 20, include: final day of operations has arrived at Tyson Foods' Lexington beef packing plant, public health department battled measles outbreak over Christmas holiday, Omaha native Taryn Smith rows solo across Atlantic, Nebraska men's basketball rises to No. 7 in AP Top 25.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 17, include: Nebraska Medicine's board files lawsuit to block Clarkson Regional Health Services from selling 50% stake in hospital to University of Nebraska, Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner says his office is investigating Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh over removal of Capitol exhibit display, Gov. Jim Pillen's new budget proposal would allow state funds to support private school scholarships, Nebraska's DMV has launched AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at improving online access to services, Holdrege woman prepares for television debut on reality survival show Extracted, women's flag football is set to become newest varsity sport at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.