State Senator Criticizes Nebraska Board Of Education For Not Allowing Public Comment At Upcoming Meeting

State Sen. Dave Murman accused the board of playing “politics” with its agenda by denying parents the right to comment before the election.

Voter Interest Is Relatively High In Nebraska

Turnout is predicted at 58% for Tuesday's general election.

Increase In Respiratory Illnesses Among Very Young Noted In Lincoln, Omaha Areas

RSV is a common respiratory virus, but it can be serious, especially for infants and older adults.

State Of Nebraska Pays Overdue $11 Million In Bills To Provider Of Health Care Data

CyncHealth, the contractor that operates the statewide Heath Information Exchange, hadn’t been paid since early this year.

Critics Of Controversial Pardon Call For Apology, More Accountability

American Legion member John Arias of Nebraska was convicted of a 1992 violent sexual assault and served 14 years in prison.

Former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry Appeals Federal Felony Convictions

He was convicted of lying to or misleading FBI agents investigating foreign funds that were illegally donated to his campaign.

Gubernatorial Candidate Charles Herbster And State Sen. Julie Slama Agree To Drop Dueling Defamation Lawsuits

They are dropping their suits with prejudice, meaning they cannot sue each other again for the same reasons.

Spending On Nebraska Elections Is Surging, With No End In Sight

Donors these days are spending more money on state and local races, including the smaller ones.

UNMC Grant Aims To Grow Public Health Pros In Rural And Tribal Lands

A $1.5 million grant to the University of Nebraska Medical Center will provide free tuition for at least 37 practitioners per year.

Nebraska Environmental Trust Gets Earful About High Number Of Disqualified Grants

The next listening session is set for Oct. 9 in Omaha.

$3 Million UNMC Grant Intends To Strengthen Linkage Between Community And Health Care

The goal is to train 240 community health workers as frontline soldiers seeking to eradicate health disparities across the state.

Shredder Was Likely Cause Of Wildfire In Southern Lancaster County That Destroyed Three Homes

The blaze destroyed three homes and several outbuildings, and blackened a state recreation area.

Q-And-A In Nebraska Governor's Race: Pillen, Blood Discuss Affordable Housing, Mental Health Care

This is the last of three installments from interviews the Nebraska Examiner held with the candidates.

Nearly 5 Million Domestic Birds Affected By Deadly Avian Flu In Nebraska This Year

The most recent case affected a commercial flock of 33,500 gamebirds in York County.

Nebraska Education Officials Tout Student Scores On National Math, Reading Assessment

Scores were down both locally and nationally, but Nebraska’s declines weren’t as large as most states.

Wildfires In Southern Lancaster County Prompt Evacuations Near Lincoln

A light drizzle was falling in Lincoln on Monday morning, with light winds, decreasing the fire threat.

Large Number Of Contested Races Spice 2022 Elections For Nebraska Legislature

Omaha has several tight races.

Nebraska Unemployment Rate Up Slightly

Friday’s data release shows the state with a 2.2% seasonally adjusted rate for September compared to 2.1% a month ago and 2.5% a year ago.

Lawmakers' Road Trip Pushes Airport-Related Change To Nebraska Constitution

Amendment 1 would open a gate for cities and counties with airports to spend public funds to expand commercial flight offerings.

Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan On Temporary Hold After Appeals Court Ruling

The six states that sued, including Nebraska, will have until Tuesday to respond.

Q-And-A In Nebraska's Governor's Race: Blood, Pillen Talk Labor Shortage, Immigration

This is the second of three installments from the Nebraska Examiner interviewing the candidates for governor from both major parties.

Smith Touts Work On Tax Relief And Trade As He Campaigns For An Eighth Term In Congress

He has a shot at becoming the first chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee from Nebraska.

Migrating Whooping Cranes Prompt Temporary Closure Of Clay County Wildlife Area

Fewer than 600 individual whooping cranes now exist in the wild.

Judge Rejects GOP Challenge To Student-Loan Forgiveness Program

Six states led by Republicans, including Nebraska, took the administration to federal court last month.

Nebraska Environmental Trust Seeks Input On Grant Application Process, Which Has Stirred Past Controversy

Listening sessions are scheduled for Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney, as well as a Zoom session.

Prison Watchdog Urges Caution In Opening New Nebraska Unit For Highest Risk Inmates

A report outlines a series of complaints about the management of similar, high-security units at prisons in Tecumseh, York and Lincoln.

New State Program Funds Historical Markers For Underserved Groups

Grants are awarded based on diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion criteria, according to History Nebraska.

Q-And-A In Nebraska Governor's Race: Pillen, Blood Talk About Education, Property Taxes

The Nebraska Examiner interviewed both candidates last week about several key issues.

Federal Government Has Given $800 Million To Keep Indebted Farmers Afloat

Nebraska has been awarded $341 million.

Patrick O'Donnell, Nation's Current Longest-Serving Clerk Of The Legislature, Plans To Retire

For 44 years, he has been an advisor to state senators on the rules of the Nebraska Legislature.

Nebraska Examiner Commentary: Minimum Wage Could Be Both Blessing And Curse For Employees

Initiative 433 would raise the current $9 minimum wage to $10.50 in 2023, $12 in 2024, $13.50 in 2025, and finally, $15 on Jan. 1, 2026.

JBS, Tyson Foods Invest In Smartwatch App That Monitors Workers

Experts said the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence to manage workers can have negative effects.

Five State Senators Call For Investigation Of Nebraska Department Of Education

The timing of the push for an investigation fits a nationally and locally organized GOP political effort to energize conservative parents.

Confessions Of A ‘Murphy's Law Child' Turned Omaha City Councilman

Franklin Thompson is leaving politics to concentrate on spreading the word about the power of resiliency for young people.

NU Regents Race Is Spiced By Charge That Campaign Is Aimed At Replacing Top University Leaders

Two Republicans are squaring off to represent the western two-thirds of Nebraska on the eight-member Board of Regents.

Nebraskans Honored By State Commission On Latino-Americans

Awards were presented in four categories.

Carol Blood Doubles Her Fundraising For Nebraska Governor But Still Trails Jim Pillen's

Political observers expect Pillen to win the race.

Nebraska Legion Members Protest Pardon For Fellow Veteran For ‘Heinous' Sex Assault

A “peaceful protest” of the pardon of John Arias, who was convicted in 1994, is planned for Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at the state capitol.

Nebraska Officials Reveal New Hotline For Human Trafficking

Reports, which can be made anonymously, go directly to the State Patrol’s information analysis center.

Nebraska Student Scores On ACT Dropped Slightly, But Rank Well Among Peer States

Composite scores went from 20.0 in 2021 to 19.4 in 2022.