Criminal complaints accuse Nebraska Senate candidates of running sham campaigns to aid Dan… Washington Examiner09:05Nebraska Senate Nebraska US Senate

Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation names new board leaders Lexington Clipper-Herald01:13Nebraska Crime Nebraska Crime

Nebraska Community Foundation welcomes 2026 hometown interns The Beatrice Daily Sun, Nebraska20:10Nebraska Crime Nebraska Crime

As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test PBS Online17:04Nebraska Health Politics

Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the nation with MARGARET BRENNAN," June 7, 2026 CBS News12:09Republican Party Nebraska Politics

Nebraska’s Bacon helping get ‘Ukraine Support Act’ to full House vote by early June Nebraska Examiner06:03Republican Party Nebraska Politics

Nebraska U.S. Rep. Mike Flood is still doing town halls in 2026 — and facing hostile crowds. Why? Nebraska Examiner06:38Floods Nebraska Natural Disasters

Republican heckled at town hall over Trump’s slush fund and Iran war The Independent11:56Floods Nebraska Natural Disasters

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Nebraska lawmakers chosen for nonpartisan fellowship for Midwest political leaders Nebraska Examiner15:55

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A Thoughtful Pause on the Platte-Republican Diversion National Audubon Society12:56

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Former Nebraska business chamber executive to return to take top spot Nebraska Examiner11:10

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After 18-month delay, Nebraska retirement board identifies new executive director candidate Nebraska Examiner05:03

Yesterday

Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026 CBS News12:09 7-Jun-26

In the last 7 days

Gov. Pillen, Farmers, Ranchers and Ag Industry Supporters Celebrate Passage of LB 525 Nebraska Governor (Press Release)23:10 6-Jun-26

Pollinators and Nebraska natives festival schedule Lexington Clipper-Herald01:51 6-Jun-26

Nebraska DED official who guided multimillion-dollar state grant program leaves for Omaha post Nebraska Examiner18:40 5-Jun-26

Ben Sasse reflects on his diagnosis, lessons he's learned during Nebraska Boys' State speech Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska17:19 5-Jun-26

As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test PBS Online17:04 5-Jun-26

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County Nebraska Examiner16:28 5-Jun-26

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’ Nebraska Examiner06:18 5-Jun-26

Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation names new board leaders Lexington Clipper-Herald01:13 5-Jun-26

New grant sustains collaboration between campus and community Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska01:10 5-Jun-26

Nebraska actuarial science research ranked No. 1 in North America Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska01:10 5-Jun-26

Husker team reimagines rural leadership development Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska01:10 5-Jun-26

A Southeast Nebraska city is celebrating the start of construction of a new water treatment facility - something its… News Channel Nebraska18:46 4-Jun-26

Denise Powell’s NE-02 race against Brinker Harding joins DCCC’s ‘Red-to-Blue’ program for House Dems Nebraska Examiner05:41 4-Jun-26

New Husker-developed wheat, triticale varieties aid producers Fremont Tribune, Nebraska01:13 4-Jun-26

Fed judge strikes down Nebraska law allowing some undocumented students in-state tuition Nebraska Examiner19:51 3-Jun-26

Sen. Ricketts to Newsmax: Ethanol Can Ease Iran War Gas Pain NewsMax13:42 3-Jun-26

Five Americans from hantavirus ship homebound after Nebraska quarantine Washington Examiner09:05 3-Jun-26

Criminal complaints accuse Nebraska Senate candidates of running sham campaigns to aid Dan… Washington Examiner09:05 3-Jun-26

Nebraskans are taking a hard look at data centers Grist Magazine04:38 3-Jun-26

Pillen celebrates law boosting private energy help in public power state, pushes for more AI growth Nebraska Examiner15:10 2-Jun-26

Five quarantined cruise passengers facing hantavirus risk head home from Nebraska; 13 remain Nebraska Examiner10:45 2-Jun-26

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Departure of Hantavirus-Exposed Guests from UNMC Nebraska Governor (Press Release)09:52 2-Jun-26

A new era for Nebraska elections is coming, but why did GOP voters pick Petersen over Evnen? Nebraska Examiner06:42 2-Jun-26

Chancellor’s Leadership Academy marks third cohort graduation Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska00:11 2-Jun-26

Nebraska U.S. Rep. Mike Flood is still doing town halls in 2026 — and facing hostile crowds. Why? Nebraska Examiner06:38 1-Jun-26

In the last month

Haunting mystery in Nebraska town: How a federal Native American boarding school lost its dead Nebraska Examiner06:16 30-May-26

Pillen order requires Nebraska to track, restrict antisemitic behavior Nebraska Examiner21:26 29-May-26

Pillen signs executive order targeting antisemitism in Nebraska schools Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska15:56 29-May-26

Complaints about U.S. Senate candidates who hinted at helping Osborn sent to Nebraska AG Nebraska Examiner06:40 29-May-26

Nebraska Dems ask DOJ to investigate Harding over missing personal financial disclosures Nebraska Examiner06:19 29-May-26

Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sues Trump administration over marijuana reclassification Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska19:11 28-May-26

Pancreatic cancer director sues NU for alleged racial discrimination, malpractice Nebraska Examiner17:46 28-May-26

Nebraska Democrats push for federal investigation of Brinker Harding's late financial disclosure Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska17:05 28-May-26

Gov. Pillen Appoints OPD Executive Deputy Chief Gray to Lead Nebraska Crime Commission Nebraska Governor (Press Release)15:13 28-May-26

AG Murrill adds Louisiana to lawsuit to stop Trump admin’s marijuana reclassification KNOE14:59 28-May-26

State Street closure set June 1 for Claude Road, Diers Avenue work Lexington Clipper-Herald01:13 28-May-26

Nebraska, Indiana, Louisiana AGs sue to stop Trump admin marijuana reclassification Nebraska Examiner20:15 27-May-26

Gomez Ramos joins Nebraska Community Foundation team The Beatrice Daily Sun, Nebraska20:10 27-May-26

Nebraska Community Foundation welcomes 2026 hometown interns The Beatrice Daily Sun, Nebraska20:10 27-May-26

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer seeks more fiber in Nebraska’s broadband expansion diet Nebraska Examiner14:06 27-May-26

Republican heckled at town hall over Trump’s slush fund and Iran war The Independent11:56 27-May-26

Nebraska Public Media adds ‘dedicated’ Omaha FM station, increasing statewide reach Nebraska Examiner07:39 27-May-26

Former Nebraska medical cannabis notary appeals criminal convictions Nebraska Examiner06:18 27-May-26

Three Husker graduates earn NSF research fellowships Fremont Tribune, Nebraska02:49 27-May-26

Shoemaker named Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellow Fremont Tribune, Nebraska02:49 27-May-26

Arapahoe homecare co-op now accepting local clients Fremont Tribune, Nebraska02:49 27-May-26

Republican Rep. Mike Flood Jeered at Another Contentious Nebraska Town Hall NOTUS21:55 26-May-26

U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the ballot Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska17:04 26-May-26

Republican CD2 nominee Brinker Harding misses filing deadlines for personal financial disclosures Nebraska Examiner12:29 26-May-26

U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the general election ballot Nebraska Examiner07:04 26-May-26

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race Nebraska Examiner06:53 26-May-26

‘Forgotten war’: Nebraska veteran, former lawmaker readies ninth Ukraine mission amid Russian war Nebraska Examiner06:24 25-May-26

Nebraska’s Bacon helping get ‘Ukraine Support Act’ to full House vote by early June Nebraska Examiner06:03 25-May-26

Gov. Pillen Hosts HUD Secretary Turner; Highlights Opportunity in Nebraska Nebraska Governor (Press Release)17:23 22-May-26

A BEAD on Nebraska broadband: State reopens provider applications with over $300M still in limbo Nebraska Examiner14:54 22-May-26

Former state officials sue Pillen admin over alleged misuse of Nebraska Environmental Trust funds Nebraska Examiner06:20 22-May-26

Lindstrom explains potential bid for Nebraska governor, dissatisfaction with state’s direction Nebraska Examiner05:12 22-May-26

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation News Channel Nebraska21:36 21-May-26

Nebraska Republican Candidate May Have Broken the Financial Disclosure Law NOTUS20:41 21-May-26

U.S. Housing Secretary Turner visits Nebraska, calls Omaha ‘Highlander’ grounds model Nebraska Examiner20:20 21-May-26

Gov. Pillen Announces the Nebraska Pavilion at the Great American State Fair Nebraska Governor (Press Release)17:24 20-May-26

How did Denise Powell beat an Omaha dynasty in NE-02? Nebraska Examiner14:22 20-May-26

Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)14:09 20-May-26

Written reminders sharing God’s love with the incarcerated Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska04:34 20-May-26

2026 Nsaa track and field championships preview Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska03:03 20-May-26

The empty chair in Nebraska’s heal workforce Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska01:11 20-May-26

Nebraska’s Capitol Cat bids farewell to constituents, retreats to private life Nebraska Examiner16:19 19-May-26

US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak Connecticut Post14:24 19-May-26

Higher tax refunds dip Nebraska revenues below forecast for second straight month Nebraska Examiner06:38 19-May-26

State tourism grants boost international volleyball event eyeing Omaha, Lewis & Clark visitor center Nebraska Examiner06:17 19-May-26

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen unveils reworked campaign team Nebraska Examiner06:12 18-May-26

Powell’s takeaways from a high-stakes primary win Punchbowl News05:45 18-May-26

Central Nebraska adult drug court holds graduation Lexington Clipper-Herald20:11 16-May-26

Uno selected for Iie American Passport Project grant Sioux City Journal, Iowa01:11 16-May-26

Updates to Uno Nebraska Medicine health center visit coverage Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska00:13 16-May-26

Uno researchers advance fair, safe traffic stops in Nebraska Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska00:13 16-May-26

Uno launches CFP Board-registered financial planning program Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska00:13 16-May-26

Gov. Pillen Highlights Takeaways from Latest General Fund Receipt Report Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:16 15-May-26

Former NU regent changes course, pleads guilty to felony DUI charge Nebraska Examiner18:19 15-May-26

Douglas County counts last early ballots; Powell still wins NE-02 Nebraska Examiner13:45 15-May-26

Democrats are looking for conservative versions of Bernie Sanders in states like Nebraska and… Fortune09:59 15-May-26

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees The Times of India07:56 15-May-26

New nonpartisan push in NE-01 as Austin Ahlman jumps into race Nebraska Examiner06:36 15-May-26

Six named to academic all-district tennis squad Lexington Clipper-Herald01:13 15-May-26

Two rounds completed at delayed NCAA golf championships Lexington Clipper-Herald01:13 15-May-26

Nebraska Judicial Branch names Joel Rabe chief information officer Lexington Clipper-Herald01:13 15-May-26

Gov. Pillen Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day Nebraska Governor (Press Release)13:52 14-May-26

Independent jumps into Nebraska race on “anti-monopolist” message Semafor11:26 14-May-26

Political organizer Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district Just The News09:12 14-May-26

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for battleground Nebraska seat Roll Call04:14 14-May-26

Discovery Days to feature vintage tractors, young entrepreneurs, bugs Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska02:15 14-May-26

The Nebraska Indians baseball team Lexington Clipper-Herald01:18 14-May-26

Pillen Highlights E15 Affordability, Supports EPA Waiver Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:36 13-May-26

DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Denise Powell on Her Victory in the Nebraska Democratic Congressional District 2… Democrats.org21:16 13-May-26

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district WUWM21:07 13-May-26

Denise Powell Rides Wave of Outside Spending to Victory in Nebraska NOTUS20:46 13-May-26

Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district CBS News20:33 13-May-26

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District Connecticut Post20:31 13-May-26

Denise Powell wins Dem nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District Nebraska Examiner20:19 13-May-26

Election denier wins GOP primary to be Nebraska’s election chief Democracy Docket12:15 13-May-26

In Victory For Democrats, There Will Be No Democrat In Nebraska’s Senate Race. Huh? HuffPost (US)10:42 13-May-26

“Nebraska Dem who will drop out and support Dan Osborn wins Senate primary” Election Law (Weblog)10:29 13-May-26

Scott Petersen defeats incumbent Bob Evnen in Republican primary for Nebraska secretary of state Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska10:17 13-May-26

Nebraska House Dem primary too close to call Punchbowl News05:39 13-May-26

Powell pulls ahead in tight race for Nebraska's 2nd District WUWM04:59 13-May-26

Powell leads Cavanaugh in too close to call NE-02 Democratic U.S. House primary Nebraska Examiner04:12 13-May-26

Nebraska legislative race voters narrow candidates in 11 crowded primaries Nebraska Examiner04:02 13-May-26

Nebraska voters narrow 2026 candidates for NU Regents, State Board of Education Nebraska Examiner03:52 13-May-26

Backemeyer to face Flood in NE-01; Smith advances in NE-03 Nebraska Examiner03:00 13-May-26

Denise Powell leads in Democratic primary for crucial Nebraska ‘blue dot’ seat Roll Call02:48 13-May-26

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