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From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you top stories and essential context every weekday morning.

  1. 3h ago

    July 30 | Trade agreement negotiations, UNK flight school

    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.

  2. 1d ago

    July 29 | Walz picks running mate, Pillen trade mission

    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.

  3. 2d ago

    July 28 | U.S. Senate race lawsuit, rodeo complaints

    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.

  4. 3d ago

    July 27 | Gov leaves for trade mission, river pesticides

    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.

  5. 6d ago

    July 24 | SNAP participation drop, Omaha streetcar contract

    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.

  6. Jul 23

    July 23 | Tax review committee, Osborne in Hall of Fame

    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.

  7. Jul 21

    July 22 | Omaha budget, Hall of Fame vote, Burbank off ballot

    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.

  8. Jul 21

    July 21 | Pillen data center order, family terroristic threats

    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.

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