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Legislative Primaries Narrrow Field
Primaries for the Nebraska Legislature narrowed the field for the November general election.
Nebraskans Celebrate National Hospital and Nursing Week
National hospital week kicked off on May 8. The celebration aligns with National Nursing week, which started May 6. The theme for this year is “We Are Healthcare.” Nebraska’s hospitals are celebrating with different acts of appreciation for healthcare...
Outgoing Board of Education Member Reflects on Time Served
Maureen Nickels is the only member of the State Board of Education who's not running again for her seat. She spoke with Nebraska Public Media's Jackie Ourada on how things on the Board have changed and offers advice for her successor.
Drought Conditions Worry Farmers, Ranchers
Much of the Great Plains are in a drought. Wildfires have swept across the grasslands and farmers are worried about how they’ll make it through the growing season. Even with a few recent downpours, the region needs rain.
BBQ Restaurant in Valentine, NE, Talks Small Business Week
There are more than 180,000 small businesses in Nebraska. Courtney and Heath Bristol own and operate one of them - Bulldoggers BBQ in Valentine, Nebraska.
Gubernatorial Candidates Make Their Final Pitches Before Primary
The candidates were asked to answer questions about what they’ve learned on the campaign trail and why they should be the next governor. The field of five was supposed to be six. One of the front runners, Jim Pillen, was scheduled to speak virtually,...
Lincoln Housing Near Native American Sweat Lodges Will Continue
Lincoln’s Mayor announced the City will move ahead with plans to build more than 500 homes across the street from the only two native American sweat lodges in town.
After Nearly 5 Decades, Baseball Card Collection Is Returned to
A Lincoln, Nebraska man who gave away his baseball card collection as a youth got it back after nearly five decades. Tom Stephens says he never expected to see it again.
Opioid Settlement Expected to Arrive this June in Nebraska
The money came from settlements made by opioid manufacturers and distributors with the federal government. It will allocate part of the funds to Nebraska counties and cities. A larger portion - almost half of the money - will be sent to the six...
UNMC Monitoring Rise in New COVID-19 Variants in South Africa
Doctors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center say the US could see a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases within the next few months. In a weekly update from UNMC's Dr. James Lawler, the global health researcher said he's monitoring a quick rise in...