Nebraska Ethanol Industry Remains Key Economic Driver, Study Shows

The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes billions of dollars to the state’s economy, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The study analyzes the industry’s economic …

Nebraska Trial Court Week Proclamation to Be Held March 18

Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will sign a proclamation recognizing Nebraska Trial Court Week during a ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The event will honor the contributions of trial court staff and …

Nebraska lawmakers hear testimony on legalization of mobile sports betting

A Nebraska man stormed out after a heated argument with his husband. More than a year later, his remains have been found

More than a year after Tyler Goodrich stormed out of his Nebraska home following an argument with his husband, he has been found dead, according to his family and authorities. Goodrich’s remains were found in a wooded area by a man walking his dog less …

Nebraska Natives Power NU Past UNI

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) - A strong effort from several Nebraska natives powered the No. 20 Husker softball team to a 9-1 five-inning victory over Northern Iowa on Sunday at Bowlin Stadium. Hannah Camenzind, a Valley native, shined in the circle …

Many more testify against Nebraska digital sports betting than for it

Nebraska lawmakers heard three-plus hours of testimony during their first legal digital betting hearing. There was no vote, but opponents dominated the session. The Nebraska legislature’s general affairs committee heard on Monday (10 March) from …

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected again in central Nebraska poultry

LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, working with the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, has discovered a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Dawson County. This is the third flock …

Nebraska State Patrol seizes 252 pounds of marijuana in traffic stop, arrests Minnesota man

NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Patrol arrested a man after finding over 250 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Nebraska on Friday. According to NSP, a trooper pulled over the driver of a Chevy Silverado near the intersection of Highway …

Bill to catalog Nebraska school ‘tools of mass surveillance’ hits roadblock

LINCOLN — A state lawmaker’s attempt to publicly catalog “tools of mass surveillance” in Nebraska public school districts is on pause, at least for now, as she finds an alternate path forward. Legislative Bill 31, from State Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln …

Teachers praise bill for 6 weeks paid family, medical leave for all Nebraska educators

LINCOLN — Sydney Jensen had scarcely taken a single day off of teaching in eight years before having her first child in 2020, often coming in sick to teach Nebraska students. She had saved eight weeks of paid leave, but as she faced postpartum depression, …