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08/11/2025

More than 1,000 people still didn’t have power Monday afternoon after severe storms ripped through the area Saturday, bringing 90 mph gusts that cut off power to at least 78,000 Nebraskans.

Nebraskans are recovering from a severe thunderstorm that brought hurricane-force winds to southern and eastern Nebraska Saturday morning. Many people still didn't have power Monday.

08/11/2025

President Donald Trump's administration allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to make arrests at schools, hospitals and churches. Here's how some Nebraska schools are reacting.

President Donald Trump has cracked down on immigration enforcement. As part of that plan, his administration backed out of a 2011 policy and now...

08/11/2025

Farmers who were promised funding through the federal Regional Food Business Centers were left in limbo after the Trump administration shut down the program. The UDSA says it will honor grants the program already approved, but it’s unclear when.

Farmers who were promised funding through the federal Regional Food Business Centers have been left in limbo after the Trump administration shut...

08/11/2025

Federal funding cuts have hit at least a dozen arts and culture organizations in Nebraska. The government said it was prioritizing “projects that reflect the nation's rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the President.”

Groups have been scrambling to replace grants that funded programs such as art walks, music programs for kids, and concerts and plays.

08/11/2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Nebraska this weekend and met with members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation. Read about her tour through the area:

Rollins toured the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center alongside members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation.

08/09/2025

Eastern Nebraska saw severe weather Saturday morning that left one person dead in the Omaha area. Some areas, including Lancaster County, could see flooding rains Saturday night and Sunday morning:

One person died at a state park near Omaha, while tens of thousands of people were left without power.

08/08/2025

The thousands of hours John Cook poured into volleyball left a mark, to the tune of four national titles and 14 conference championships at Nebraska. But now, his legacy will get to be grandpa.

Depending on the time of year, Cook found short breaks from the grueling demands of running a volleyball program. But when he was in the heat of the preseason, regular season, postseason, recruiting battles or volleyball camps, Cook was all-in.

08/08/2025

The State Board of Education approved almost $21 million for literacy efforts in schools, educational service units and other organizations. These awards are part of a $55 million federal grant for literacy over a five-year period.

https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/news/news-articles/state-board-of-education-approves-almost-21-million-for-schools-organizations-to-improve-literacy/

The State Board of Education approved almost $21 million for literacy efforts in schools, educational service units and other organizations. The awards are part of a $55 million federal grant for literacy over a five-year period.

08/08/2025

University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold on Friday announced a voluntary buyout program for tenured faculty who meet age and years-of-service requirements.

University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold on Friday announced plans to offer voluntary buyouts to tenured faculty members who are 62 or older and have at least 10 years of service.

08/07/2025

A Madison County jury has convicted Carrie Jones of helping her husband murder four people in the northeast Nebraska community of Laurel three years ago:

A Madison County jury found Carrie Jones guilty of first-degree murder, evidence tampering and being an accessory. Her husband, Jason Jones, killed four people in the northeast Nebraska community.

08/07/2025

MIke Flood has his first challenger in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District:

A Lincoln man who works in the renewable energy industry is stepping into the race to represent Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Eric Moyer, a registered Democrat, is set to formally announce his run next week during a Lincoln campaign event.

08/06/2025

Former Huskers Volleyball coach John Cook is joining the Omaha Supernovas as a co-owner and general manager.

The Omaha Supernovas announced Wednesday that the four-time national championship-winning NU coach John Cook is joining the franchise as a co-owner and general manager.

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