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Social Security Tax Cuts Advance; School Aid, Canal Discussed
The Nebraska Legislature advanced Social Security tax cuts, and discussed changes to school aid and a proposed canal from Colorado.
Are Politics Making Your Life Miserable? A Conversation with a U
In 2017, University of Nebraska Lincoln Political Science Professor Kevin Smith co-authored a study that asked a random sample of 800 people whether politics was a significant stressor in their lives. Categories covered physical health, mental health,...
Slowly but Surely, Pickleball is Making a Racket in Nebraska
It’s not quite the emerald ash borer, but a certain sport with a funny name is making itself known in parks…and sports complexes across the state. But is it taking over? Nebraska Public Media News Reporter has more.
Slowly but Surely, Pickleball is Making a Racket in Nebraska
It’s not quite the emerald ash borer, but a certain sport with a funny name is making itself known in parks…and sports complexes across the state. But is it taking over? Nebraska Public Media News Reporter has more.
Social Security, Abortion, Casino Proposals Discussed
Proposals to change Social Security taxes, restrict or ban abortions, and regulate the number of casinos were discussed in the Capitol Monday.
Nebraska Builders, Farmers May be Affected by Court Case
Anthony Schutz is a professor of law at the University of Nebraska College of Law. He said the Supreme Court case, Sackett vs. the Environmental Protection Agency, will examine The Clean Water Act’s definitions.
Outlook for Nebraska Hospitals May Be Grim After COVID Peak
Nebraska hospitals are feeling the brunt of omicron right now, and the situation may look grim even after the state’s peak. "We're still in for a long haul here in terms of caring for Nebraskans in our hospitals," said Jeremy Nordquist, the president...
Coyote Hunting
Coyote populations in the U.S. have risen to all-time highs. Around ranches, farms and homes, they’re largely unwelcome. One response? Hunting them. Sometimes competitively. Nebraska towns like Gothenburg and Oxford host such challenges. But the...
Catholic Church, Insurance Companies Oppose Sex Abuse Proposal
The Catholic Church and insurance companies oppose ending time limits on when lawsuits charging child sexual abuse can be filed.
Chapel Asks for Celebration of Lincoln Veteran at His Funeral
Irvin Joseph Brown, 89, doesn’t have any known relatives or family. He was deployed in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. Later in life, he worked as a postman for 15 years before retiring in 1987.