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Nebraska's Argument for Canal Might Not Hold Water
Governor Pete Ricketts’ proposal for the southwestern Perkins County Canal is facing a new round of questions – this time, if it could hold up in court.
Wrestlers proud to compete in historic girls' state championship
It’s a historic week for sports in Nebraska. For sixty-three years, high school boys have competed in the state wrestling championships. For the first time ever, girls will compete in wrestling at the same level. Even advocates of the sport...
Swine Fever
A highly contagious pig disease has been found in the Caribbean. If African Swine Fever spreads to the Midwest it could have a devastating impact on pork producers.
Vaccine Exemption Bill Advances; Income Tax Debate Starts
The Nebraska Legislature advanced a bill making it easier to apply for vaccine exemptions, and opened debate on cutting income taxes.
Omaha Mask Mandate Ends
Hospitalization numbers were at a satisfactory level to lift the city-wide requirement. The department previously said the mandate would end once hospital capacity dips below 85 percent for seven straight days.
Mask, Testing Mandates Survive; Canal Questions Raised
The Nebraska Legislature reject an attempt to say employers could not require unvaccinated employees to be tested for COVID-19 and wear masks; questions about municipal water supplies and Denver's rights were raised on the Perkins Canal proposal.
AltEn Rally
Protestors gather in the Capitol on the day that a cover is scheduled to be installed over the waste piles at the AltEn ethanol plant site.
Ricketts promotes income tax cuts; Colorado Officials Talk Canal
Gov. Pete Ricketts promoted income tax cuts Monday, and Colorado officials reacted to his proposed canal from that state.
Attorneys, Recovered Addict Searching for Solutions to Meth Use
Meth has affected numerous people in Nebraska, such as law enforcement personnel and those associated with using or selling the drug. On January 26th, in Kearney, Nebraska, a five-agency collaboration was announced to address the methamphetamine...
Attorneys, Recovered Addict Searching for Solutions to Meth Use
Meth has affected numerous people in Nebraska, such as law enforcement personnel and those associated with using or selling the drug. On January 26th, in Kearney, Nebraska, a five-agency collaboration was announced to address the methamphetamine...