A special collection of Signature Stories that looks at life and culture in Nebraska through history, literature, religion, and art. This feed is updated continuously.
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Politics & Polls is a podcast produced by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
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The Columbia University School of the Arts’ Digital Storytelling Lab has a new monthly podcast entitled Sandbox. The monthly podcast is a mixture of talks, interviews, fireside chats and lab project updates that explore the art, craft & biz of storytelling in the 21st Century.
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A month after the bridge collapse in Baltimore
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It’s been a month since six workers died from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. For the state’s immigrant workers and advocates, this serves as a reminder of their high-risk working conditions.By Nebraska Public Media
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen vetoed a bill Wednesday that would enable victims to sue public entities like school districts if they are found liable in cases of child sexual abuse and assault. Loree Woods says news of the governor’s veto was a gut punch to her family.By Nebraska Public Media
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen vetoed a bill Wednesday that would enable victims to sue public entities like school districts if they are found liable in cases of child sexual abuse and assault. Loree Woods says news of the governor’s veto was a gut punch to her family.By Nebraska Public Media
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Early Childhood Research Summit connects researchers and more
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Early childhood educators, researchers and policymakers are finding ways to improve the field, starting with connecting with each other. The three groups came together at the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools Early Childhood Research Summit in Lincoln on Tuesday.By Nebraska Public Media
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NU president priority candidate discusses leadership values
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The University of Nebraska named Dr. Jeffrey Gold as the priority candidate for the president position. He currently serves as the provost and executive vice president for the university system, and is the University of Nebraska Medical Center chancellor. Gold is undergoing a 30-day vetting process. He spoke with Nebraska Public Media’s Jolie Peal …
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District 2 Republican candidates earn endorsements
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The primary election for the state’s second congressional district is about three weeks away with both sides maintaining their confidence.By Nebraska Public Media
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UNL files defense in response to Scoggin lawsuit
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and basketball coach Amy Williams asked a federal court judge to dismiss a Title IX lawsuit filed by former player Ashley Scoggin. The request came in filings with the court on Friday. Scoggin filed a lawsuit claiming the university acted in violation of federal guidelines when addressing a purported sexual relati…
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2024 Legislature: substance amid property tax stalemate
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The Nebraska Legislature finished its 2024 session with some substantive policy changes, but a stalemate on property taxesBy Nebraska Public Media
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Statewide listening sessions launch the beginning of the plan
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Gov. Jim Pillen, along with the state director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, has announced the intention to end the state’s disabilities waiting list. The plan starts by listening to communities’ needs.By Nebraska Public Media
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Pillen faults senators on property taxes, vows special session
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Gov. Jim Pillen faulted the Legislature for failing to pass his proposal to cut property taxes and vowed to call them back before January to address the issue.By Nebraska Public Media
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More housing needed for people with developmental disabilities
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Many people with developmental disabilities don’t need 24/7 care but momentary support. In Omaha, there’s not enough accommodating housing and infrastructure for people with developmental disabilities to live independently.By Nebraska Public Media
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Crete woman hosts sleepout for awareness about homeless students
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In Crete, Nebraska, a local woman is staging a sleepout to raise awareness for Youth Homelessness Matters Day. About 300 students at Crete Public Schools were identified as homeless this academic year.By Nebraska Public Media
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Newly postpartum moms may be more susceptible to mental health issues stemming from glamorized motherhood content on social media, according to a recent Nebraska study.By Nebraska Public Media
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Bird flu is spreading in dairy herds. Midwest farmers say they'r
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The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.By Nebraska Public Media
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Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts
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The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry.By Nebraska Public Media
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Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts
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The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry.By Nebraska Public Media
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The Lincoln Yazidi community celebrates the SarSal event
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The Yazidi SarSal is a new year event in the Yazidi culture celebrated in mid-April every year. This event brings the community members together to appreciate their religious beliefs, cultural values and their history.By Nebraska Public Media
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The Lincoln Yazidi community celebrates the SarSal event
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The Yazidi SarSal is a new year event in the Yazidi culture celebrated in mid-April every year. This event brings the community members together to appreciate their religious beliefs, cultural values and their history.By Nebraska Public Media
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NU president priority candidate has first forums at UNK
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The priority candidate for president of the University of Nebraska held his first public forum Friday. Dr. Jeffrey Gold answered questions about budget cuts, the university’s relationship with the legislature and getting students from Western Nebraska.By Nebraska Public Media
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Senators pass more than 100 bills, pay tribute to colleagues
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Members of the Nebraska Legislature passed more than 100 bills and paid tribute to departing colleagues on Thursday.By Nebraska Public Media
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Sales tax expansion bill advances in legislature
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Sen. Lou Ann Linehan’s LB388 would create a digital advertising sales tax and increase taxes on cigarettes, vaping, lottery tickets, cannabis derivatives and games of skill. Sales tax exemptions for candy, soda, storage facilities and veterinary services would also be eliminated. The bill caps the percentage cities and counties can grow their annua…
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Nebraska high school students lobby legislators in a new program
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The Nebraska Legislature heard a few new voices in its rotunda thanks to a new youth lobby school. The program focuses on teaching students from diverse backgrounds how to advocate for legislation.By Nebraska Public Media
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Nebraska high school students lobby legislators in a new program
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The Nebraska Legislature heard a few new voices in its rotunda thanks to a new youth lobby school. The program focuses on teaching students from diverse backgrounds how to advocate for legislation.By Nebraska Public Media
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Sales tax expansion bill advances in legislature
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Sen. Lou Ann Linehan’s LB388 would create a digital advertising sales tax and increase taxes on cigarettes, vaping, lottery tickets, cannabis derivatives and games of skill. Sales tax exemptions for candy, soda, storage facilities and veterinary services would also be eliminated. The bill caps the percentage cities and counties can grow their annua…
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Pillen: Progress on taxes, winner-take-all session possibility
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Host Intro: Gov. Jim Pillen said today/Wednesday more needs to be done to lower property taxes. And he said he’ll call a special session to change Nebraska to a winner-take-all electoral college system, if 33 senators say they’ll vote for it.By Nebraska Public Media
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Thousands of people celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Lincoln
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Thousands of people gathered in southwest Lincoln Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramandan and fasting in the Muslim faith. Ousmane Youm is a member of the Islamic Foundation of Lincoln community. In addition to fasting and other spiritual disciplines, Ramadan is about giving back.By Nebraska Public Media
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Thousands of people celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Lincoln
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Thousands of people gathered in southwest Lincoln Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramandan and fasting in the Muslim faith. Ousmane Youm is a member of the Islamic Foundation of Lincoln community. In addition to fasting and other spiritual disciplines, Ramadan is about giving back.By Nebraska Public Media
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Arch: "Wait and see" on winner-take-all special session
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Nebraska Legislature Speaker John Arch is taking a wait-and-see attitude about a possible special session to change Nebraska's Electoral College voting system.By Nebraska Public Media
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A Lincoln food pantry has revamped its system that allow people to have a more welcoming experience.By Nebraska Public Media
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Proposal to fund scholarship granting organizations advances
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Senator Lou Ann Linehan’s bill would appropriate $10 million dollars to scholarship granting organizations, allowing low-income students to apply for grants that can be used at private schools. Linehan’s bill would also sunset legislation passed last year giving up to $25 million dollars of tax credits for donations to scholarship granting organiza…
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Proposal to fund scholarship granting organizations advances
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Senator Lou Ann Linehan’s bill would appropriate $10 million dollars to scholarship granting organizations, allowing low-income students to apply for grants that can be used at private schools. Linehan’s bill would also sunset legislation passed last year giving up to $25 million dollars of tax credits for donations to scholarship granting organiza…
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A Lincoln food pantry has revamped its system that allow people to have a more welcoming experience.By Nebraska Public Media
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Suing schools for sex assault; restricting online porn advance
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Nebraska schools could be sued for up to a million dollars if a staff member sexually assaults a student, under a proposal that advanced Tuesday in the Legislature. And a bill to increase taxes on home sellers, and reduce them on people who inherit property, also moved ahead.By Nebraska Public Media
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UNL researcher is first Husker to join education academy
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A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is the first Husker to join the National Academy of Education, which is an organization focused on education research. Susan Sheridan, the director of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, has decades of research leading to her invitation to the academy.…
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Restrictions on trans athletes blocked by filibuster
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A proposal to restrict trans athletes in Nebraska's K-12 schools was blocked by a filibuster in the Legislature Friday.By Nebraska Public Media
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UNL recognizes future teachers with pinning ceremony
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Education and Human Sciences recognized students in their teaching programs for reaching the halfway point of their degrees. “Nebraska needs teachers. We want teachers. We want to honor teachers," UNL CEHS acting dean Nick Pace said. "We want to honor their work and thank them for having the heart and t…
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UNL recognizes future teachers with pinning ceremony
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Education and Human Sciences recognized students in their teaching programs for reaching the halfway point of their degrees. “Nebraska needs teachers. We want teachers. We want to honor teachers," UNL CEHS acting dean Nick Pace said. "We want to honor their work and thank them for having the heart and t…
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Senators debate amendment allowing abuse victims to sue state
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Senator Justin Wayne filed several amendments to his bill regarding punitive damages, including one which would allow an individual to hold political subdivisions or state agencies liable for the sexual assault of a minor by a public employee. The amendment’s language was taken directly from Senator Steve Halloran’s bill, which did not make it out …
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Senators debate amendment allowing abuse victims to sue state
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Senator Justin Wayne filed several amendments to his bill regarding punitive damages, including one which would allow an individual to hold political subdivisions or state agencies liable for the sexual assault of a minor by a public employee. The amendment’s language was taken directly from Senator Steve Halloran’s bill, which did not make it out …
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Senators debate fire pensions; transgender sports bill up Friday
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The Nebraska Legislature considered proposals Thursday to improve firefighters' pensions, while a contentious debate on restricting transgender student athletes was set for Friday.By Nebraska Public Media
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