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April 9 | Polk County murder, string of overdose deaths
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (112+ words) Nebraska Public Media April 9 | Polk County murder, string of overdose deaths Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 9, include: Wesley Absher identified in Polk County murder and assault case, Lincoln police report six fatal drug overdoses in past two weeks…...
ASUN presidential candidate, who was convicted of a DUI, wins election
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (748+ words) By Theodore Ball, News Intern Nebraska Public Media Kurt Schneider was officially elected the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska president Monday " a role that carries a non-voting seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He…...
School meal subsidy proposal raises questions about the government feeding families
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (916+ words) By Fred Knapp, Senior Reporter/Producer Nebraska Public Media April 8, 2026, 6 p. m. " A proposal to increase subsidies for school meals raised larger questions about government growth and family responsibility in the Legislature on Wednesday. Last week, senators advanced a proposal (LB966) by Sen....
Nebraska lawmakers kill initiative to hold back 3rd graders struggling with reading
14+ hour, 27+ min ago (380+ words) By Noelle Annonen, Multimedia Reporter April 8, 2026, 6: 30 p. m. " Lawmakers on Wednesday killed a bill to hold back third graders if they don't meet specific reading standards. This came after an afternoon-long filibuster from opponents, which ended with 31 senators voting in favor of…...
Lincoln police report 6 people dead from suspected drug overdoses in last 2 weeks
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (127+ words) By Maddie Ames, Reporter April 8, 2026, 2: 22 p. m. " Six people are believed to have died from drug overdoses in the last two weeks, according to the Lincoln Police Department. Two of those overdoses occurred Wednesday, police said. "At this time, our Narcotics and…...
Suspect in Polk County murder, assault was awaiting sentencing for domestic assault
17+ hour, 52+ min ago (427+ words) By Molly Ashford, Nebraska Public Media April 8, 2026, 3 p. m. " The man accused of a murder and assault before turning the gun on himself was awaiting sentencing on felony domestic violence and terroristic threats charges and had been released from jail days prior…...
Company announces Omaha-area expansion, including 200 new jobs
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (229+ words) By Matt Olberding, News director Nebraska Public Media April 8, 2026, 10: 10 a. m. " A global company has announced plans to expand its operations in the Omaha area. Eaton Corp, which has a facility in central Omaha, plans to build a new 370, 000-square-foot manufacturing facility…...
Downtown Lincoln prepares for impact of 'Project O Street' as construction is set to begin
21+ hour, 3+ min ago (621+ words) By Maddie Ames, Reporter April 8, 2026, 11: 51 a. m. " Downtown Lincoln business owners and community members gathered at Union Bank Place on Tuesday, excited about planned improvements to sidewalks, repaired water mains and new landscaping when the $35 million "Project O Street" construction wraps up…...
April 8 | NE delegation supports Iran plan, budget bills signed
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (96+ words) Nebraska Public Media April 8 | NE delegation supports Iran plan, budget bills signed Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 8, include: Nebraska's federal delegation largely backs President Trump's pressure on Iran despite concerns about his rhetoric, Gov. Jim Pillen signs budget…...
Proposed amendments sink bill giving doctors immunity on medical cannabis
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (343+ words) By Noelle Annonen, Multimedia Reporter A bill that would have given doctors immunity from prosecution if they recommended medical marijuana as a treatment was revoked by its sponsor in the legislature Tuesday night. Senator John Cavanaugh said he withdrew it…...