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NET News: Students Test the Depths of Their Soil Knowledge in Regional Con
We often take for granted the value of things right under our noses. Or perhaps even the dirt right under our feet. Today we visit a different kind of college competition focused on the stuff we walk on every day.
NET News: Secretary of State John Gale on turnout and ballot language
Secretary of State John Gale on turnout and ballot language
NET News: Aging out of child food benefits can put families at risk
The Women, Infants and Children program (WIC) provides food to mothers and young children. Once kids enrolled in WIC turn five, though, they are no longer eligible for the extra food and that can put entire families at risk for hunger.
NET News: Growing Latino Population Looks For Representation in State Gove
The first and last Latino lawmaker in Nebraska left office in 2008. Now Latino leaders are looking for ways to encourage others to run for state office as a new generation of minority voters reaches political maturity.
NET News: Hastings-area race shows legislative elections themes
Hastings-area race shows legislative elections themes
NET News: Ashford defends bipartisan efforts in race for second district
In Nebraska’s second Congressional district, incumbent Democrat Brad Ashford is defending his seat for the first time. His main challenger, Republican Don Bacon, is hoping his resume as a military leader will appeal to voters and flip the seat.
NET News: Commission won't pursue complaint against Chambers
Accountability Commission won't pursue complaint against Chambers
NET News: Nebraska entrepreneurs
Host Intro: It’s a part of the American dream- starting your own business. And for many Nebraskans, that dream is now coming closer to being a reality than ever before. NET News reporter Ben Bohall has more.
NET News: Sold for sex in Omaha for 10 years, starting at age 6
How does someone get sold for sex in Nebraska? As part of our ongoing special reporting project on sex trafficking in Nebraska, Mike Tobias has the story of one trafficking survivor.
NET News: Why scientists disagree on whether RoundUp can cause cancer
After dueling reviews of research studies, scientists from the U.S. government and the World Health Organization are having a hard time agreeing whether glyphosate, the most common weed killer in the United States, can cause cancer. Known by the brand nam