Nebraska News Service

06/02/2026

In this week's episode of 93 Counties, we’re looking beyond the destruction of wildfire on the plains. Instead we’ll explore how history, culture and fire (prescribed and wild) continue to shape Cherry County and Nebraska’s Sandhills. Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE

05/25/2026

In 2025, the Schuyler boys soccer team beat the odds and dominated their six-year adversary in the class B NSAA 2025 state soccer championships. The boys from Colfax County represent a 75% Hispanic town in the 12.5% Hispanic state of Nebraska. Hear the Schuyler Warriors' story of discrimination, determination and success on a new season on 93 Counties, a podcast all about Nebraska. https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE?si=1cd6539086b04022

05/19/2026

Season 4 of 93 Counties is here!
In our first episode of the season, we head to Schuyler in Colfax County. Hear the story of the championship Schuyler Central High boys' soccer team, who often find themselves facing discrimination as they represent their 75% Hispanic community. https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE?si=1cd6539086b04022

05/14/2026

Jean Claude Niyomugabo, a master’s student from Rwanda, came to the United States to deepen his understanding of agriculture with the goal of returning home to share his knowledge and contribute to his country’s development. He reflects on what building connections in America has been like and outlines the aspirations he holds for his future.

Episode out now!

Link to episode:
https://www.nebraskanewsservice.net/in-pursuit-of-education/article_29816a66-890a-4b52-a1c1-1cf21e76b208.html

05/12/2026

For more than three decades, the Nebraska Environmental Trust has funded conservation projects in every corner of the state. In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers debated using cash fund transfers from the Trust to help settle the state’s budget deficit.
Advocates of the Trust worry that this is a trend– one that threatens the Trust’s survival.

https://ow.ly/Me3A50YXVvF

Story by Marissa Lindemann

LINCOLN– For more than three decades, the Nebraska Environmental Trust has funded conservation projects in every corner of the state. Now, advocates of the Trust say its survival is in

05/11/2026

In the rolling landscape of rural Nebraska, the local movie theater is often the heartbeat of the downtown square. But keeping those neon lights flickering is a labor of love that most moviegoers never see.
While big-city multiplexes in Lincoln have dozens of screens and hundreds of showtimes, theaters in towns like Fairbury, Seward, and Wayne operate off of local volunteers and community pride. "The Rural Marquee," explores the resilient spirit of these independent theaters and the people who refuse to let their local screens go dark.

05/09/2026

In a bonus episode of The Cost of I Do, host Autumn Young sits down with a bride and groom to get real about the highs and lows of their upcoming big day. They discuss the biggest planning hurdles they’ve faced so far and dive into which wedding costs were surprisingly high. They also cover how to navigate the stress of the process and avoid common planning disagreements with your partner. https://www.nebraskanewsservice.net/the-cost-of-i-do/article_35d39bfe-63f4-49d6-8eff-358598f2f974.html

The Cost of I Do is a three part podcast series covering the financial costs, physical limitations, and mental obstacles that make up the wedding industry. By talking to a

05/09/2026

In episode three of The Cost of I Do, explore how the heavy weight of "photos are forever" impacts every vendor and the unique psychological pressure of delivering a once-in-a-lifetime event. Whether you’re behind the lens, walking down the aisle or a spectator, tune in to learn how to manage the pressure and keep the focus on what truly matters.
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The Cost of I Do is a three part podcast series covering the financial costs, physical limitations, and mental obstacles that make up the wedding industry. By talking to a

05/09/2026

In episode two of The Cost of I Do, Autumn talks with wedding vendors and a bride-to-be to uncover the "unspoken" physical toll of the industry. From the heavy gear of photographers to the repetitive strain on hair stylists, the physical demands of a wedding day are more intense than most realize.
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The Cost of I Do is a three part podcast series covering the financial costs, physical limitations, and mental obstacles that make up the wedding industry. By talking to a

05/09/2026

‘Don’t have the data yet’: Experts say it’s too soon to know if Nebraska permitless carry law contributed to dip in violent crime.

Nebraska Crime Commission Executive Director Brian Tuma noted around an 8% decline in violent crime across the state from 2023 to 2024. This includes a 7.9% decrease in areas with populations that range from 100,000 to 399,999, a 9.9% decrease in populations that range from 5,000 to 99,999 and a 25.4% decrease in populations 4,999 and under.

Nebraska became the 27th state to adopt permitless carry on April 25, 2023, with the passage of LB 77 in the Nebraska Legislature. Permitless carry, also commonly referred to as