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A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow
13+ hour, 39+ min ago (1028+ words) By Anila Yoganathan, Flatwater Free Press May 24, 2026, 6 a. m. " Standing before the Otoe County Board and a room of neighbors, Wynee Benedict ticked through a long list of concerns. Do we have enough water for them? Who pays for their power? What…...
Class A Baseball
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (27+ words) Nebraska Public Media NSAA State Baseball Championships The best teams in Class A square off for the state championship at Werner Park in Omaha....
Nebraska softball sweeps its way to College World Series bid
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (288+ words) By Matt Olberding, News director Nebraska Public Media May 23, 2026, 6: 15 p. m. " For the first time since 2013, the Nebraska softball team is headed to the College World Series. The Huskers broke open a close game Saturday with a seven-run fifth inning to cruise…...
After a long rain delay, Husker softball just one win away from the College World Series
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (526+ words) By Aaron Bonderson, Reporter/Producer Nebraska Public Media May 22, 2026, 6: 04 p. m. " When it rains, it pours. Thursday night, that could be taken literally for Nebraska softball fans. On Friday, the Husker offense took on that mantra figuratively and dominated former Big 12 foe…...
Quarantining cruise patients not showing any symptoms, UNMC says
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (602+ words) By Matt Olberding, News director Nebraska Public Media May 22, 2026, 10: 09 a. m. " Passengers from a cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak occurred who are quarantining at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha have yet to show any symptoms, but it's unclear…...
National Weather Service offices in Nebraska are hiring again thanks to public safety push
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (777+ words) By Macy Byars, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News May 22, 2026, 9: 40 a. m. " Nebraska's National Weather Service offices will soon be back at full staff, thanks to a federal hiring push over the next few months. Entry-level positions have been opened nationwide " a stark…...
Lindstrom explains potential bid for Nebraska governor, dissatisfaction with state's direction
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1485+ words) By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner May 22, 2026, 8 a. m. " Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom is still considering a nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor, dissatisfied with the direction of the state but not wanting to play "spoiler." Pillen is running again with longtime prosecutor…...
May 22 | Perkins Canal fight, prison oversight, NWS hiring
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (115+ words) Nebraska Public Media May 22 | Perkins Canal fight, prison oversight, NWS hiring Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, May 23, include: federal lawyer urges U. S. Supreme Court to focus on Nebraska's irrigation water dispute with Colorado instead of Perkins County canal project, weekend…...
New inspector general of Nebraska's prison system talks challenges, transparency and recent restructuring
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (608+ words) By Molly Ashford, Nebraska Public Media May 22, 2026, 6 a. m. " There's a new top watchdog in Nebraska's unique Office of the Inspector General of Corrections. The office, which leads oversight efforts in the state's prison and parole systems, has been led by Doug…...
Lake Minatare Elementary community reminisces as final year comes to an end
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (945+ words) By Jolie Peal, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News May 22, 2026, 6 a. m. " Mark Schaneman was in second grade when his class moved to Lake Minatare Elementary's new building in 1965. The building sits about seven miles east of Scottsbluff's outer edge. Since then, more…...