Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts is calling for an investigation into the U.S. Secret Service following the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Ricketts said the public should be confident that all presidential nominees will be protected equally. He also said Democrats need to "stop the violent rhetoric they’ve used against…

Even as the tropical-tasting fruit gains popularity through farmer's markets and festivals, the pawpaw faces big hurdles to reaching a mass market.By Nebraska Public Media

University of Nebraska chief financial officer Chris Kabourek is resigning effective at the end of September. Kabourek has worked in the NU system for 27 years. He submitted his resignation in a letter to NU President Jeffrey Gold on Monday.By Nebraska Public Media

The organization formerly known as the Immigrant Legal Center plus Refugee Empowerment Center has a new name.By Nebraska Public Media

Republican First District Congressman Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Carol Blood met in debate Sunday.By Nebraska Public Media

Several community newspapers across Nebraska are the only sources covering local news. Here's how two such owners are keeping news alive in their towns.By Nebraska Public Media

The trial for a Nebraska man accused of killing four of his neighbors in the village of Laurel got underway in Dakota County Thursday. Defendant Jason Jones did not appear in court. Prosecuting attorney Corey O’Brien said the state has plans to show the jury more than 1,000 pieces of evidence, including photos, videos and physical objects incrimina…

Nebraska Public Media News has learned that the State Ombudsman’s Office is investigating the Nebraska State Historical Society.By Nebraska Public Media

Tuesday night is the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. In Lincoln, Nebraska, there’s a very different kind of red-versus-blue contest happening. It’s on the volleyball court.By Nebraska Public Media

When destructive tornadoes hit Lincoln and other cities in eastern Nebraska a few months ago, it changed peoples’ lives. One manufacturing plant was entirely decimated. Here’s what happened to those who lost their jobs.By Nebraska Public Media

In August 2022, Jason Jones was arrested in connection with the deaths of four of his neighbors in Laurel, a northeast Nebraska town of 900 people. Jones is facing multiple charges of first-degree murder, first-degree arson, and the use of a firearm to commit a felony. If found guilty, Jones could face the death penalty. The trial is expected to la…

Gov. Jim Pillen is defending his appointment to the Nebraska Library Commission of a woman who led efforts to remove books from Plattsmouth school libraries.By Nebraska Public Media

The Nebraska Department of Education was awarded an almost $55 million grant to be used over the next five years to create a comprehensive literacy program. Nebraska is one of 23 states to receive the grant from the federal government.By Nebraska Public Media

Cattle contribute more greenhouse gases than other livestock. The reasons behind that have some ranchers trying to address environmental impacts, while experts say there are also ways for you to curb your plate’s climate footprint.By Nebraska Public Media

Heartbreak and triumph, the old and the new. Husker fans and former players say that’s all front of mind as the University of Nebraska and the University of Colorado hit the gridiron Saturday night at 6:30 p.m.By Nebraska Public Media

Dr. Jeffrey Gold will be installed as the ninth University of Nebraska president this afternoon. Nebraska Public Media’s Jolie Peal spoke with Dr. Gold ahead of the ceremony about his investiture and the start of the school year.By Nebraska Public Media

U.S. Senate candidates Republican Senator Deb Fischer and independent Dan Osborn announced endorsements from labor groups Tuesday. Fischer touted endorsements from 13 labor unions and trade associations, which include the Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska Hospital Association and the State Troopers Association of Nebraska. Meanwhile, Osborn announce…

A parenting group for Spanish-speakers will continue its pilot program in Fremont starting today (Tuesday).By Nebraska Public Media

For days, Amy Gholson tracked a shipment of baby turkeys she ordered from an Ohio hatchery. She kept tabs online as the birds began the more than 500-mile trip to the Gholson home near St. Charles, Missouri, via the U.S. Postal Service. The ten birds needed to arrive in two days to ensure they’d survive the trip. It was late March and temperatures …

Broadcast date: September 4th, 2024, 19:00 CET After our summer break, we’re thrilled to announce the latest episode of the MBSE Podcast! In this episode, we cover the future of modeling with SysML v2 and explore the powerful open-source tool SysIDE from Sensmetry. Our guest, Juozas Vaicenavicius, CEO of Sensmetry, joins us to discuss how SysIDE en…

North Omaha community leaders say a housing plan from presidential hopeful Kamala Harris would help develop more affordable housing in the neighborhood. State Sen. Terrell McKinney, Omaha developer Don Curry and housing advocate Kimara Snipes endorsed Harris’ plan to build 3 million new homes in the next four years and provide down payment assistan…

Labor Day is an annual celebration observed on the first Monday in September to recognize economic achievements of American workers. Labor has changed a lot in 142 years. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson reached out to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sociology professor, Dr. Regina Werum to talk about the newest generation of workers.…

Nebraska’s U.S. senators and congressmen touched on a variety of problems and prospects Thursday in their annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored presentation at the SAC museum near Ashland.By Nebraska Public Media

The University of Nebraska campuses in Omaha and Lincoln are dissolving offices focused on diversity. Students on both campuses are concerned with the closures.By Nebraska Public Media