Nebraska Update

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 30, include: U.S. Supreme Court will consider Nebraska's complaint against Colorado over irrigation water and proposed Perkins County Canal, federal prosecutors detailed Omaha man's alleged plot to attack White House UFC event during detention hearing, judge temporarily blocked state from transferring money from Nebraska Environmental Trust, federal judge halted enforcement of key provisions in Nebraska's social media age verification law, national Working Families Party is considering legal action over proposed Nebraska political party with similar name, University of Nebraska regents approved Nebraska Medicine governance changes involving Omaha Community Foundation, country artist Cole Swindell will perform after Nebraska's Sept. 19 football game at Memorial Stadium, about 250,000 Nebraskans rent rather than own their homes and the cost of renting keeps climbing.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 29, include: University of Nebraska at Omaha leaders are expanding role of artificial intelligence in higher education through new degree program and broader campus initiatives, federal drought relief deadlines are approaching for Nebraska livestock producers, federal prosecutors charged six current and former Nebraskans in sweeping health care fraud investigation, Nebraska Supreme Court issued ruling involving voter data and secretary of state's authority, proposed media acquisition could place all of Lincoln's commercial radio stations under one owner, naturalization ceremony at Sheldon Museum of Art welcomed dozens of new American citizens.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 26, include: data centers may secure future water supplies by purchasing farmers' irrigation rights, federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order directing agencies to create and share citizenship list with state election officials, U.S. Supreme Court overturned jury award in Roundup cancer lawsuit, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers say they've developed swine flu vaccine designed to avoid worsening illness when virus strains change, Lincoln has purchased nearly 100 acres southwest of Pioneers Park as part of future Prairie Corridor plans, committee organizing two petitions to legalize and regulate online sports betting is on track to turn in enough signatures to make November ballot.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 25, include: Lincoln moves closer to long-term housing goal with new downtown residential project, President Trump declines to sign bipartisan housing bill backed by Nebraska' congressional delegation, USMCA partners prepare for formal negotiations as agriculture groups stress agreement's importance to farmers and livestock producers, wheat farmers across Great Plains face difficult harvest season after drought conditions damaged crops, Lincoln soccer fans prepare for U.S. Men's National Team's final World Cup group-stage match against Turkey, shops are closing and more homes are coming up for rent in Lexington... where just six months ago, largest employer shut down.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jun. 24, include: Republican Gov. Jim Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz are each claiming edge in campaign fundraising ahead of election, judge says USDA broke law by approving SNAP benefit restrictions like those adopted in Nebraska, Congress took another step toward passing new Farm Bill as Senate advanced its version of legislation, Nebraska wildfires are pushing some beef producers to sell calves earlier than normal, last passengers quarantined after hantavirus cruise ship incident have returned home after 42 days, students competed in Nebraska's inaugural Civics Bee with winner advancing to national competition, Memorial Stadium is hosting golf event aimed at generating revenue for Nebraska Athletics, Raptor Woodland Refuge is sanctuary for unique and eclectic birds.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 23, include: marijuana advocates remain frustrated by lack of progress launching state's voter-approved cannabis program one year after Nebraska Medical Marijuana Commission's first meeting, Nebraska reports its first human case of West Nile virus this season in north-central Nebraska, Omaha officials investigate new sinkhole that opened along future streetcar route in Blackstone District, South Fork Fire near Fort Robinson reaches 90% containment after burning nearly 40,000 acres, Lincoln nonprofit works to reduce waste by helping residents repair items instead of throwing them away, development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest and South.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 22, include: Lincoln and Papillion La Vista school boards are considering policy changes that would allow suspensions for prekindergarten through second-grade students in cases involving violent behavior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln staff will receive 3% pay raises following approval from Board of Regents, federal lawmakers are considering allowing rotisserie chickens to qualify for food assistance purchases, Douglas County authorities are responding to increased complaints about illegal minibikes on Nebraska roads, Nebraska Humane Society is moving forward with $8 million project aimed at expanding affordable veterinary care in Omaha area, golden Labrador Trio helping comfort young crime victims as they testify in Sarpy County courtrooms, Eastern Cottonwood is Nebraska's state tree and there's something special about one in Wheeler County.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 19, include:University of Nebraska is seeking to add Omaha Community Foundation as equal partner in Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has sued Lincoln over its minimum wage ordinance weeks before it is set to take effect, Nebraska Supreme Court upheld firing of former Lancaster County sheriff's deputy and rejected death row inmate's latest appeal, several western Nebraska communities are banning fireworks because of severe drought and wildfire concerns, independent congressional candidate Austin Ahlman defended his campaign strategy during Lincoln town hall, Lincoln LGBTQ+ bar Das Haus is closing during Pride Month, researchers are developing field sensors that could help farmers monitor nutrient levels remotely and reduce costs.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 18, include: Gage County is latest Nebraska county to adopt temporary moratorium on data center development, Lancaster County approved land transfer with City of Lincoln tied to plans for proposed convention center, weak grain prices are emerging as top financial concern across rural communities and could create new challenges for farmers, Nebraska Forest Service is launching new wildfire prevention crew in Scottsbluff, Nebraska bowler Jillian Martin captured U.S. Women's Open title in dramatic roll-off in Indianapolis, Nebraska offers a unique learning experience for visiting students from Japan.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 17, include: Omaha man is accused of helping plan attack tied to White House UFC event, Omaha City Council heard from public Tuesday on proposed ordinance that would keep minimum wage in city at $15 per hour for all workers, Fort Robinson State Park is gradually reopening after South Fork Fire, horse trainer David Anderson has been suspended for four years, Nebraska permanently expands eligibility for child care subsidies under LB 304, new federal SNAP retailer requirements could create challenges for rural stores, Nebraska has faced significant budget deficits forcing lawmakers to fill $471.5 million gap this year.