A proposed school book database law moves forward in Nebraska statehouse

LINCOLN —  A bill requiring all public school districts to adopt a policy so parents can see what materials are in school libraries advanced with a vote Tuesday after a roughly 90-minute debate.  State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, who filed Legislative …

“Mat Drills” set tone for Nebraska newcomers

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska football team’s winter conditioning hits its intensity peak when players gather for “mat drills.” The workouts are strenuous, and for some of the Huskers' newcomers, surprising. “It was no joke,” offensive lineman …

Newscast 3.11.2025: Sioux City teachers salary proposal; South Dakota proposals on public bathrooms & constitutional ...

Sioux City School District officials have offered a lesser amount of teacher salary increases for next year than those sought by teachers through their employee union. In late February, the Sioux City Education Association asked for raises of $1,260, or 3. …

'It's a smart idea to make this investment': Nebraska lawmakers hear bills to pay student teachers

Nebraska lawmakers are focusing on taking action to address the teacher shortage. There are an estimated 600 vacant K-12 teaching positions open across the state.This week, senators have heard proposals to increase base salaries, allow for education leave …

Nebraska State Patrol arrests 12 during DUI campaign for state girls basketball championships

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Patrol Troopers arrested 12 impaired drivers during the first weekend of the NSAA State Basketball tournaments. From Wednesday through Saturday troopers arrested 12 people for driving under the influence. They also …

Nebraska author pays visit to Morton-James Public Library

They survived the jungle to seek asylum. Now Afghans in Nebraska fear deportation

NASRIN NAWA Flatwater Free Press As he trudged for days through the scorching jungle with about 20 other people following a nameless smuggler, Ashraf Safi felt a tinge of gratitude. “There were children with us who had to witness everything we saw,” the …

Nebraska lawmakers again punt final choice between permanent daylight, standard time

LINCOLN — State lawmakers again punted Tuesday on making a final decision on how to end Nebraska’s twice-a-year changing of the clocks back and forth, leaving it up to one more debate. Lawmakers again advanced Legislative Bill 34, from State Sen. Megan …

Iowa breaks record for total tornadoes in 2024, Nebraska falls short of record

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - According to the National Weather Center, 2024 was a historic year for severe weather nationwide. Natural disasters cost the United States $368 billion in 2024 with 60% of these damages uninsured. Locally, Iowa has set a new tornado …

420 With CNW - Nebraska Former Governor, AG Ask Lawmakers To Disregard Ballot Decision Legalizing Medical Cannabis

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Nebraska's Attorney General Mike Hilgers and former Governor Pete Ricketts are asking the state legislature to reject two citizen-led initiatives concerning medical marijuana production, use, and possession. The …