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Thousands of rural Nebraskans depend on area transit services to run errands, make doctor appointments and stay connected. But amid a statewide funding crisis, some are considering cutting services.
Renowned nature photographer Mike Forsberg and a leading crane scientist biked the Central Flyway migratory route for science — and to promote conservation efforts for the endangered whooping crane.
Rent prices in Nebraska have increased 29% over the last seven years, and experts say wages are not keeping up. Nebraskans are finding temporary fixes to housing problems.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it is working with retailers in the state to remove the restrictions on soda and energy drinks.
President Trump has tried to kill Food for Peace – the nation’s leading international food aid program. Farm state legislators restarted it at the USDA, and pending legislation would keep it there perman...
Two middle school students from Bennington brought home an award from the National History Day competition this summer. They are also leaving their mark with a video of their performance being preserved in t...
The U.S. contains the fewest cattle since 1951, which is pushing beef prices up. Expanding the herd has been complicated for ranchers, however.
Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco was referred to by DHS as a “criminal illegal alien” and a “known Tren de Aragua terrorist.” The agency said he “violently attacked an ICE agent” by slamming her head into...
The Nebraska State Historical Society Commission and the Nebraska Semi quincentennial Commission selected the items that will represent the state inside America’s time capsule.
Records obtained from the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office show a growing concern among Nebraskans in the months leading up to the July 2 deadline to submit petition signatures.
Not long ago, he was in a college honor society and gave campus tours to prospective UNK students. But hidden from public view, he was growing unhinged in private chats, friends say. Recent messages viewed b...
Nebraska livestock producers have until July 15 to file an annual acreage report with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency — a step that can help maintain eligibility for federal drough...
The University of Nebraska at Omaha introduced several artificial intelligence initiatives within the past few years, including a degree, faculty and staff training and a conference. Nebraska Public Media Ne...
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved bylaws and articles of incorporation on Monday, making the Omaha Community Foundation an equal partner of Nebraska Medicine. The work to bring in the nonp...
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Nebraska’s case against the State of Colorado that claims Colorado has violated the South Platte River Compact and has improperly interfered with Nebraska’s righ...
Construction began Monday on a $25 million redevelopment project in South Omaha. The project is expected to be complete next year.
The leaders behind the national Working Families Party are “considering its legal actions” in response to a new effort in Nebraska to create a political party called the “Nebraska Working People Party.”
Two top leaders with the Nebraska Democratic Party are warning of a new political party they believe aims to put spoiler candidates in Nebraska’s big midterm races.
A federal judge ruled that the age verification and parental consent components of a Nebraska law aimed at protecting children online likely violate the First Amendment.
Nearly half of the U.S. winter wheat crop is in poor or very poor condition, following a tough growing season. Some farmers are choosing to leave their crop in the field.
An official review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement begins in July. President Trump already has suggested the U.S. would be better off without it.
For decades, there’s been a crosstown competition between two groups of radio stations. The foes will be closer than ever if the Federal Communications Commission approves a request to allow the groups to...
A new study conducted by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers found that the vaccines Nebraska hog farmers rely on to protect their animals from influenza can actually make lung disease more severe whe...
Nebraska could soon become the next state to legalize online sports betting. The committee organizing petitions to legalize and regulate online sports betting, Tax Relief Nebraska, is on track to turn in eno...