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Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 30, include: Gov. Jim Pillen signed executive order aimed at bringing state agencies and partners together to promote business growth in Nebraska, President Trump plans to visit Nebraska State Fair's Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Oct. 5, three candidates are seeking Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by Republican Don Bacon, Omaha funeral home was placed on probation for 15 violations in its crematorium, Nebraska Community Blood Bank and Lincoln Fire and Rescue announced new prehospital blood transfusion program, Omaha woman's collection of old VHS workout tapes has grown into fitness revival.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 29, include: Douglas County judge blocked Omaha from applying its $15 minimum wage to young workers but allowed city to tie future increases to Consumer Price Index, Omaha Public Power District is diversifying its energy sources to help manage record demand, Colorado and Nebraska continue to dispute water rights under South Platte River Compact, Jim Pillen and Lynne Walz picked up new endorsements in four-way gubernatorial race, Big Noon Kickoff is returning to Lincoln for Nebraska's Oct. 10 game against Indiana, new voter guide covers candidates in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District race, Nebraska State Forester John Erixson is retiring after nine years in position.

Cameron the Capitol Cat could get statue after revamped design breathed new life into project, University of Nebraska at Omaha study finds past criminal charges are not uniform predictor of future offenses, Omaha postal workers are promoting mail-in voting ahead of November election, University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved four Nebraska Medicine board members, six Nebraska Catholic schools will launch career and technical education pilot program next school year, Center for Legal Immigration Assistance is marking 25 years of connecting people with legal immigration help as demand for services rises in Nebraska, Trump administration has eliminated thousands of federal jobs for experts who help farmers with conservation efforts.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sep. 25, include: prime piece of Lincoln land could soon be sold to data center developer, Omaha leaders are asking parents and guardians of children under 12 to complete survey on affordable childcare and early childhood education, seven Lincoln-area legislative candidates shared views on state issues at forum this week, UNL unveiled new weather station as part of 35 new mesonets funded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lincoln is taking part in Mayors' Monarch Pledge to create and protect monarch habitats, there are hundreds of Black women and children who go missing each year in Nebraska and new partnership hopes to better understand how to solve these missing people cases.

Republican Congressman Mike Flood and Democratic congressional candidate Chris Backemeyer met Wednesday in what will probably be only First Congressional District debate before November election, Nebraska's Attorney General race voter guide, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss case against man who brought firecracker to Omaha's Eppley Airfield, Kearney Regional Medical Center is testing childcare navigation program with Upwards to give families one-on-one support in their searches, college students aren't drinking as much as previous generations and businesses are adapting to keep their establishments full.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 23, include: free bus service connecting former Tyson plant workers in Lexington with jobs in North Platte will continue for at least another seven months after additional funding, Nebraska's U.S. Senate race voter guide, Nebraska Public Media and Omaha World-Herald will host 1st Congressional District debate Wednesday, State Auditor Mike Foley's office identified concerns with Douglas County's General Assistance Program, Omaha City Council approved funding for pilot program addressing community divide created by North Freeway, Lincoln officials broke ground on $33 million bus transfer station, Nebraska football will return to Kansas City to open 2027 season, Nebraska state agencies are looking for ways to make ends meet as Governor Jim Pillen continues to cut budgets.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 22, include: state senator is seeking changes to use of shackles on Nebraska kids serving time who are transported to detention centers, Nebraska hospitals could face revenue challenges as federal Medicaid cuts take effect, four candidates are seeking to replace Secretary of State Bob Evnen after he lost May primary, Lincoln's Fire and Rescue union faces continued disagreement over Chief Dave Engler's leadership following votes by union chapters, Nebraska students can use screenwriting competition to share stories about how technology affects their lives, high school football in Nebraska is testing new approach to limit blowout losses and create more competitive games for struggling programs.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 19, include: Nebraska State Patrol is moving ahead with plans for added security at state Capitol, new governor voting guide looks at who is running for state's top seat, Nebraska Public Media and Omaha World-Herald will host 2nd District Congressional debate Oct. 14, former Husker football head coach Tom Osborne became first living Nebraskan inducted into state Hall of Fame, tourism officials say lodging tax revenue supports tourism efforts and nearly 42,000 jobs in Nebraska, disability advocates told lawmakers people with disabilities need more support, new sober living home in Omaha is serving men going through outpatient addiction treatment, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is expected to close Oct. 5.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 18, include: Richardson County road workers secured temporary injunction after AI system wrongfully disciplined employee whose motor grader was undergoing maintenance, Hallam's planning commission unanimously recommended special use permit for Monolith to add 35-megawatt data center and expand carbon black production, Papillion Middle School band teacher Zac Konrad was named Nebraska's Teacher of the Year, Nebraska Athletics reported $3.5 million in net revenue from Zach Bryan concert and Savannah Bananas baseball game at Memorial Stadium, great eastern monarch butterfly migration has begun.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 17, include: Gov. Jim Pillen is appointing former state senator Lou Ann Linehan, former state treasurer and state senator Tom Briese and retired CPA Tom Wilson to Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board, U.S. Senate's Agriculture Committee moved Farm Bill forward during Wednesday meeting, hemp sellers are bracing for federal ban on most of their products set to take effect in December, Lincoln & Lancaster County's Welcoming Week is in progress with more than 50 events across city, Nebraska announces home-and-home football series with Notre Dame starting in 2032.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 16, include: two organizers of 2025 effort to recall mayor of Auburn face felony charges of falsely swearing to circulator's affidavit, Nebraska collected more tax revenue than expected in August, Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln will not host 2027 National High School Finals Rodeo, State Auditor Mike Foley reported nearly $1 billion in errors involving Lancaster County Treasurer's handling of local tax revenue, veteran's group is giving new life to Bradford pear trees removed from Lincoln's Tavern on the Square, free birth has been popularized on social media but some experts say it carries a lot of risk.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 15, include: Nebraska state Sen. Kathleen Kauth is proposing that conservative senators convene before legislative session to vote for committee chairs and speaker, Nebraska won't see updated and finalized medical cannabis regulations until at least 2027, Lincoln City Council passed resolution adding five ballot measures to November ballot, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts met with family of Sarah Root in Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha's Community Counseling Clinic is celebrating 50 years of training students and providing affordable mental health care, Joseph Young starts his tenure as president and CEO of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce at complicated time.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 14, include: cottage kitchens are fastest-growing business model for homebakers in Nebraska, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and City Council Chairman Brodey Weber will announce proposed city charter amendments, local businesses are finding community support during Project O Street, South Fork Fire has altered hunting habitat in parts of western Nebraska, Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer agreed to televised 1st District debate on Sept. 23, Nebraska Supreme Court delivered another medical marijuana ruling, Omaha high school chess player is receiving national recognition, anonymous Handmaids of Nebraska group has been appearing at rallies, town halls and state buildings across Nebraska.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sep. 11, include: Nebraska first responders who joined response on 9/11 reflect on their experiences, flags will fly at half-staff across Nebraska on Friday to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Respect Nebraska Voters petition won't make statewide general election ballot, advocates and state officials are opposing two ballot measures that would legalize online sports betting, Lancaster County Board of Commissioners is pausing plans to vote on data center moratorium, Omaha Public Schools proposed 8.2-cent levy increase to help address $50.6 million state aid shortfall, Douglas County judge heard arguments over Omaha's minimum wage ordinance, Omaha city and business leaders rallied support for two ballot initiatives totaling $185 million, three Nebraska Head Start programs will receive federal funding for improvements, Horning State Farm Demonstration Forest near Plattsmouth will open to public Friday night.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 10, include: Legislature's Executive Board voted Wednesday to request budget increase for Unicameral despite Nebraska's state budget woes, Nebraska Supreme Court ordered Lincoln to place three charter amendment petitions on November ballot, Maya community is using national grant to develop climate resilience plan for North Omaha neighborhood, Chadron State College is launching new curriculum focused on wildfires and Nebraska's environment, Nebraska's become a trendy stomping ground for mammals such as moose, wild boar and even armadillo in recent years.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sep. 9, include: Omaha's Eppley Airfield is one of 13 airports nationwide selected for pilot program allowing some visitors past security without plane ticket, man faces felony charge after TSA agents allegedly found firecracker and butane lighter at Eppley, University of Nebraska System saw increase in freshmen but lower overall enrollment, Lincoln Fire & Rescue employees logged more than $7.2 million in overtime in 2025, Czech Republic President Petr Pavel will visit Nebraska this month, more than 4,000 reports were made through Omaha's Mayor's Hotline in July.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 8, include: Nebraska could receive more than $200 million from multistate settlement with Meta but payments would be spread over 10 years, new Canadian tariffs are set to take effect Sept. 8 with dairy industry expected to feel major impacts, diesel prices have reached new peak putting immediate pressure on truckers, three federal grants totaling about $5 million will support transportation and infrastructure improvements in Omaha, millions of migratory birds fly over Nebraska each year and residents can help make their journeys safer, new generation of food influencers is helping small Nebraska food businesses attract customers.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sep. 4, include: state officials plan legislation to put guardrails on paid petition circulators as several petitions remain under investigation for fraudulent signatures, NU President Jeffrey Gold is calling on Nebraskans to share their support as university faces declining state financial support, Nebraska broadband leaders await federal guidance on how to use $361 million in federal funds for rural internet access, Husker women's flag football will be included in national showcase in Las Vegas, Nebraska football begins its fourth season under Matt Rhule against Ohio Saturday at Memorial Stadium, Curious Omaha looks at the legacy of Rev. Livingston Wills known throughout Omaha as the Broom Man.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 3, include: State of Nebraska websites now host AI assistant designed to answer questions about site content, Omaha City Council members approve financial redevelopment tool aimed at addressing metro area's need for 30,000 affordable housing units, scientist explains why record high water temperatures on Niobrara River may be less concerning than some boaters feared, new study finds rinsing fruits and vegetables before eating them removes some pesticides, much has changed at University of Nebraska-Lincoln's college paper The Daily Nebraskan since first issue 125 years ago.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 2, include: Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn struck sharply different tones in what will likely be their only U.S. Senate debate before November, America First Party announced five statewide candidates for November, Nebraska Supreme Court will consider challenge involving state's single-subject rule for proposed constitutional amendment, Lincoln city officials filed 227-page response after Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued over three ballot petitions, former North Platte police officer faces federal charges involving child sex abuse materials, NU regents approved negotiations for new governance agreement and $300 million contribution for Project Health, Fortrex plans to lay off 91 workers in Madison after losing its Tyson Foods contract, Gov. Jim Pillen and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins met with Nebraska cattle producers, Nebraska confirmed its first West Nile death of year in Lancaster County, traffic officials are warning Nebraska football fans to plan ahead for this weekend's game.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 1, include: Nebraska Supreme Court could decide fate of two ballot initiatives after lawsuits were filed directly with high court, Lake McConaughy has dropped below 24% capacity as drought continues to affect central and western Nebraska, military families near Offutt Air Force Base face challenges accessing child care, fewer Nebraska children are experiencing repeated caseworker assignments, DHHS will seek bids to review its interRAI assessment for DD waivers following advocates' concerns, a grocery store in tiny remote Nebraska village has thrived for decade thanks to outside-the-box thinking by people who created it.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 31, include: Nebraska and Creighton had strong showings this weekend against top-ranked volleyball teams, Fairness for Girls petition has collected enough valid signatures to qualify for November ballot, proposal to honor Cameron the Capitol Cat with bronze statue is drawing mixed reactions, new mobile mammogram unit Sammy's Bus is rolling out in Lincoln to expand access to breast cancer screenings, tall flowers blooming along Nebraska roadsides and ditches may not be what they appear to be, U.S. is accepting cattle from Mexico again after imports were largely paused over concerns about New World Screwworm, older adults on fixed incomes are struggling to pay high food prices at grocery store pushing seniors to make lifestyle changes.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 28, include: Nebraska's judicial branch is cutting its budget with some changes affecting people on probation, Lancaster County could pause data center development for 12 months while committee studies best practices, NSAA updated its 2026-27 Speech manual with guidelines for students and judges on using artificial intelligence, developers met with Omaha community members to share updates on long-awaited Crossroads project, Bellevue is taking on its Good Life District project and making indoor water park its economic engine.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 27, include: America First Party and Nebraska Working People Party can field candidates for general election, Lincoln-area legislative candidates say environmental issues should be priority next legislative session, Lancaster County petition to move Lincoln elections to statewide general election years has been verified, Nebraska is set to receive up to $201 million from settlement involving Meta, $10 million federal grant expands Nebraska Growing Readers with new preschool reading tools, USDA wildfire recovery assistance applications for Western Nebraska ranchers get two-month extension, Nebraska volleyball plays Thursday with $1 million prize at stake, Big Red Express expands service to Omaha, Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk and Columbus.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 26, include: stricter student visa rules are creating uncertainty for international students and concerns for colleges about enrollment and finances, temporary hardship exemption means residents in 13 Nebraska counties will not have to comply with newly enacted Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska food banks are seeing record demand as SNAP benefits face cuts and tighter federal rules, Alliance will not seek Flock Safety cameras for at least another year amid public concern, Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art is hosting works from Museum of Modern Art as part of collection's U.S. tour, Nebraska women's flag football team will begin competition year earlier than originally planned.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 25, include: first of seven out-of-state petition circulators accused of fraud in Lincoln appeared in court Monday, Lancaster County certified first of three Good Government Lincoln petitions, objection challenges ballot initiative over Nebraska's single-subject rule, state audit highlights potential fraud in Aged and Disabled Waiver program, new coalition launched campaign for greater child care subsidies, Attorney General Mike Hilgers entered lawsuit over Democratic Senate ballot vacancy, Omaha announced four affordable housing projects using nearly $6 million in city loans, four more sinkholes formed in Omaha's Blackstone neighborhood, Nebraska will begin women's flag football in spring, Omaha's Little Italy reflects enduring traditions of Sicilian immigrants who settled there in early 1900s.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 24, include: more data center developers are exploring land near Hallam in southwestern Lancaster County, two initiatives to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska have qualified for November general election ballot, Nebraska cattle leaders and members of Congress are criticizing plans for increased foreign beef imports, confirmed Nebraska cases of cyclosporiasis linked to tainted lettuce have more than doubled in two weeks, Husker and Maverick Athletics raised combined $130 million in donations over past year, Legal Marijuana NOW U.S. Senate candidate Mike Marvin has dropped out, corn futures reached 18-month high as lower yield predictions boost prices, Omaha's sinkhole problems have raised questions about whether ongoing construction is responsible or whether deeper geological factors are involved.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 21, include: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited National Quarantine Unit at University of Nebraska Medical Center Thursday and met with members of press following his tour, Nebraska Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals challenging the validity of two new political parties, Lincoln joined Omaha in environmental grant program for young people, Wahoo is turning local foxes into interactive public art with new downtown mural, annual Tecmo Bowl National Championship brings players from across the country to Omaha.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 20, include: Department of Revenue won't pursue proposal to reduce property tax breaks to help balance state budget, use of electric shock gloves in Omaha schools brought firestorm of criticism in last week, Identity Preparatory Academy in North Omaha celebrated its first day of school Wednesday, Lancaster County judge paved way for two new political parties to field candidates for November ballot, Good Government Lincoln group has submitted for second time petition signatures with hopes to change Lincoln elections, Lynne Walz released more details on plan for what her potential gubernatorial administration would accomplish, rural hospital in western Nebraska announced Wednesday it filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln just got $37 million more for its new research facility partnership with U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nebraska's Domestic Abuse Death Review Team released its annual report on Wednesday, nearly 100-year-old Veterans Administration Hospital in Lincoln is set to undergo renovations to provide affordable housing.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 19, include: Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Ray is requesting that school resource officers no longer use electric shock gloves, Nebraska sued Omaha over city's $15 minimum wage ordinance, Nebraska approved permit for hog operation near Niobrara River in Cherry County, CEO of Friend hospital resigned after state auditor's report found more than $38,000 in improper credit card spending, roundabouts have become familiar part of driving in Nebraska.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 17, include: Lincoln judge is set to decide whether Secretary of State Bob Evnen has authority to reject new political party if he determines its name is intentionally deceptive, Metropolitan Community College and The Bay are launching program for young adults to explore manufacturing careers through professional certifications, University of Nebraska at Omaha is using $8 million grant to establish center for 3D-printed health care technology, new U.S. Geological Survey research finds nutrient pollution increased in many streams and rivers, State of Nebraska is still early in process of creating new healthcare model that can provide around-the-clock crisis care to people needing mental health or substance use help.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 17, include: state agencies are considering a range of hypothetical strategies to meet additional budget cuts under Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska's July tax receipts came in 0.1% below forecast, hundreds of Nebraskans rallied near McCook detention facility Saturday nearly a year after it became ICE detention center, Omaha Police Department demonstrated its use of electric shock gloves in schools Friday, Nebraska will receive $600,000 in federal child welfare funding for predictive AI technology, former Republican state Sen. Brett Lindstrom failed to qualify for gubernatorial race by petition after officials found significant number of fraudulent signatures, Nebraska homeschooled students are heading back to class this month.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 14, include: lawmakers across Midwest have tried and failed to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat that's tied to Parkinson's disease, University of Nebraska is seeking increased state funding after years of budget cuts, officers in at least two Nebraska law enforcement departments have used electric shock gloves for years, Democratic Lancaster County attorney challenger Randall Ritnour called on current attorney to step aside from Lincoln fraudulent petition case, organizers behind ballot initiative requiring Lincoln to staff at least 450 police officers paused their efforts and said initiative will not be on November ballot, education leaders have concerns about teenagers using AI chatbots for emotional support or advice, two Lincoln families are suing state over public school policies they say violate their free speech rights, party-line disagreements have paused progress on five-year Farm Bill.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 13, include: court hearing about efforts to keep two newly-formed political parties off ballot did not result in decision, independent candidate Mark Cohen has qualified for November ballot in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, Nebraska's federal delegation discussed affordability and other issues at Federal Legislative Summit in Ashland, Sen. Pete Ricketts said China is driving negative press about AI and data center development in Nebraska, Ricketts introduced legislation aimed at speeding federal wildfire preparation and response, Nebraska schools are using AI to support teachers and students while education leaders stress it should not replace learning, University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider several degree cuts Thursday, Omaha's proposed $1.7 billion 2027 budget moved closer to approval.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 12, include: closure of Tyson Foods plant in Lexington left workers with lots of questions, Omaha school gets approval to open after initial hesitation from Republican members on State Board of Education, Nebraska universities are considering how to implement AI responsibly as national data shows about 90% of college students are using AI in class, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has distributed about $140 million through Rural Health Transformation Program, Omaha will cover cost of demolishing or repairing former Brother's Lounge building, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced $17 million volleyball complex ballot initiative, environmental groups say raising awareness of prairies could help spur conservation efforts.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 11, include: Nebraska Democratic Party filed lawsuit Monday seeking to keep candidates with newly formed Nebraska Working People Party off November ballot, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird is set to announce $17 million volleyball complex ballot initiative Tuesday, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services projects include expansion effort at ICE detention center in McCook, Nebraska student hopes his work at national gathering will encourage schools to expand policies against AI cheating, Nebraska volleyball begins season ranked No. 1 and Creighton is No. 13.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 10, include: two Nebraska cities are reconsidering their use of surveillance cameras after constituents raised strong privacy concerns, Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party have gathered enough signatures to qualify for November elections, five people were arrested on suspicion of fraud connected to three Lincoln charter amendment petitions, judge ruled effort to force Nebraska Democratic Party to field U.S. Senate candidate is unlikely to succeed, artificial intelligence use is growing in classrooms as teachers and students increasingly use technology, State Board of Education delayed approval of proposed Omaha middle school after concerns over language on its website.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 7, include: Nebraska Department of Education is reviewing open positions and reducing travel after Gov. Jim Pillen called on state agencies to find savings, University of Nebraska leaders propose a 4.25% operating budget increase in each year of next biennium, Nebraska confirms cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks tied to nationwide food recalls, Senate Agriculture Committee fails to advance five-year Farm Bill, new scheduling rules take effect for Class A high school football this fall, Maha Festival returns to Omaha with Nebraska artists taking stage, Curious Omaha looks at hidden stone grotto in South Omaha that has quietly faded from public view after years behind locked doors.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 6, include: child care costs continue to strain family budgets across Nebraska and Midwest, Nebraska's property tax relief spending has increased dramatically while property tax bills continue to rise, complaint challenges donations supporting Nebraska online sports betting petitions, Omaha officials say owners of damaged Blackstone building must decide whether to repair or demolish it, Lincoln election reform petitions fall short after signature review, Nebraska farmers rank among nation's hardest hit by higher diesel prices this planting season, Senate lawmakers consider reducing conservation funding in Farm Bill, Nebraska gymnast Elias Edwards chases a junior national team berth.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 5, include: University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty hiring will now require chancellor approval as university responds to Nebraska's statewide hiring freeze and budget reductions, Lincoln joins 42 global cities in developing standards for data center growth, Omaha joins Youth Climate Action Fund offering $50,000 for youth-led climate projects, Labor Day weekend block party aims to support businesses along Omaha's streetcar route, Lincoln orthopedic surgeon agrees to license suspension and fine in settlement with Nebraska Attorney General's Office, Nebraska school districts increasingly seek voter approval for bonds focused on improving school security and campus safety.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 4, include: two Nebraska rural hospitals have adopted federally supported business model that is helping keep care available for farm families and other rural residents, Democratic Senate primary candidate is asking court to force Nebraska Democratic Party to fill general election ballot vacancy after nominee withdrew, State Sen. Margo Juarez says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and plans to continue serving during treatment, former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom appears to have submitted enough signatures to qualify for Nebraska's gubernatorial ballot, Lincoln residents urged city leaders to restore funding for Meadowlane Pool during budget hearings, University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team joins federal AI initiative focused on next-generation wireless technology, Nebraska volleyball opened Big Ten Media Day as Huskers prepare for 2026 season.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 3, include: rising costs are putting added pressure on families as Nebraska students and educators prepare to return to school, Nebraska becomes first state to remove Medicaid recipients under new work requirements as advocates warn thousands could lose coverage, former Nebraska Democratic Party organizer files lawsuit alleging sex discrimination and retaliation, health officials investigate cyclospora outbreak with experts pointing to contaminated irrigation water as likely source, opposition grows over proposed Cherry County livestock facility as dozens of public comments are submitted, UNL researchers receive Wild Kingdom grant to study Southern flying squirrels in Lincoln, cities across the Midwest are enforcing camping bans more aggressively.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 31, include: two Nebraska counties are using gaming and keno revenue to help reduce property tax increases, vacant lot near North Omaha's historic 24th Street corridor will become nonprofit grocery store following community planning meeting, tornadoes continue to strike farther east than traditional Tornado Alley as Midwest experiences another active severe weather season, Western Nebraska Pioneers will fold after this season while Nebraska Outlaws relocate to Colorado, Cake4Kids says rising food insecurity is driving more requests to provide birthday cakes for children in need, Nebraska's higher minimum wage is at center of debate over teen employment.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 30, include: Nebraska 2nd District Congressman Don Bacon met with Nebraska agriculture organizations to discuss trade policy and future of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Nebraska Democratic Party leaders say they'll fight lawsuit seeking replacement candidate in U.S. Senate race, Rep. Mike Flood faced questions on affordability and war in Iran during town hall at Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Nebraska at Kearney launches new Loper Flight Academy this fall, Lancaster County plans to power more county operations with solar after approving state's largest solar farm, Nebraska men's basketball unveils tougher nonconference schedule featuring four power conference opponents ahead of Big Ten play, Once Again podcast investigates TV dinners.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 29, include: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz has chosen Humboldt farmer and agricultural leader Ben Steffen as her running mate, Gov. Jim Pillen departs for trade mission in Asia weeks after ordering state agencies to reduce spending and limit travel, new Inspector General report says a "highly sexualized culture" became normalized at Kearney Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center amid widespread abuse allegations, one Lincoln County commissioner says his family received threats following contentious vote tied to potential recall election, Nebraska's livestock inspection requirements are creating new challenges for animal shelters relocating pets from Texas as New World Screwworm spreads, Nebraska's demolition derby tradition is facing new financial pressures as price of cars continues to climb.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 28, include: Democratic U.S. Senate primary candidate who lost race has filed lawsuit against Nebraska Democratic Party to replace nominee who dropped out, longtime Nebraska weather forecaster Kent Boughton has died after battling stage 4 cancer, parents raise concerns after electrical and water issues during National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, Nebraska men's basketball schedules exhibition game against Kansas State in Grand Island this October, number of school districts in Nebraska is dwindling and it's pushing some Nebraskans to find new purpose for those shuttered schoolhouses.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 27, include: Gov. Jim Pillen is in Japan and Philippines on trade mission focused on expanding export opportunities for Nebraska agriculture, decade-long study found concerning pesticide levels in rivers across U.S. including Dodge County's Maple Creek, Nebraska's U.S. House delegation is divided over Republican proposal that would grant temporary legal status to undocumented farmworkers, experts say warmer drier conditions and emerging crop diseases could affect this year's Nebraska corn harvest, immigration advocates and business leaders met in York to discuss workforce shortages and immigration reform, Hallam residents raised concerns about proposed partnership involving Monolith and Denver-based AI factory, Nebraska is at forefront of new college athletics business model as schools pursue jersey sponsorships to help fund athlete payments.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 24, include: Federal SNAP eligibility changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill have reduced food assistance participation among many immigrants and refugees in Nebraska, contributing to a 15% drop in household enrollment compared with June of last year. Macy Byars reports on how the changes are affecting families and community organizations, Omaha approves a nearly $39 million contract with Herzog Transit Services to test and operate the city's new streetcar system, volunteers continue Nebraska's annual butterfly census to track prairie butterfly populations and ecosystem health, and Lincoln's first cat cafe signs its lease and plans to open in late 2026 with a community-focused mission.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 23, include: Nebraska's budget outlook has shifted from a small surplus to a projected $200 million shortfall. Sen. Robert Clements says the state has enough cash reserves to avoid a special session and believes agency spending cuts could cover the gap, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz outlines her plan to address what she calls the state's budget crisis, Tom Osborne becomes the first living inductee into the Nebraska Hall of Fame, Gage County residents continue pressing officials for action on a proposed data center moratorium. Omaha Public Schools plans lower pay increases, a higher tax levy and reserve spending to offset a $50.6 million aid shortfall, and Sen. Pete Ricketts backs legislation to limit birthright citizenship.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 22, include: Omaha Mayor John Ewing signed the city's minimum wage ordinance, setting up an expected legal battle with Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers over whether Omaha can maintain a $15 hourly minimum wage despite conflicting state law, Omaha Mayor John Ewing unveils the proposed 2027 city budget, Gov. Jim Pillen urges the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission to induct former Husker football coach Tom Osborne, Nebraska housing leaders cautiously assess the impact of a new federal housing law, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cindy Burbank asks to be removed from the November ballot, Lincoln-based Hexagon Agility lands a $100 million contract tied to growing data center demand, Advocates continue pushing for stronger support for after-school programs, and a University of Nebraska-led partnership receives a $10 million National Science Foundation grant to expand STEM opportunities statewide.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 21, include: Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order preventing data center developers from receiving state tax incentives. The move follows his push earlier this year for additional regulation of large-scale data center development in Nebraska, court documents detail threats made against Gov. Pillen's family, leading to felony charges against an Omaha man, independent congressional candidate Mark Cohen says he has collected enough signatures to qualify for Nebraska's 3rd District ballot, Good Government Lincoln submitted petitions proposing changes to city elections and term limits, Omaha leaders unveiled designs for the city's new public safety headquarters, and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approved additional fees and regulatory updates as it continues building the state's medical cannabis program.