Nebraska Update

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

Nebraska Update is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 201 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Nebraska Update, a news show with 201 episodes published.

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  Aug. 19 | More roundabouts, OPS moving away from shock gloves

  Aug 19, 202610 min

  Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 19, include: Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Ray is requesting that school resource officers no longer use electric shock gloves, Nebraska sued Omaha over city's $15 minimum wage ordinance, Nebraska approved permit for hog operation near Niobrara River in Cherry County, CEO of Friend hospital resigned after state auditor's report found more than $38,000 in improper credit card spending, roundabouts have become familiar part of driving in Nebraska.

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  Aug. 18 | New political parties, manufacturing careers

  Aug 18, 202611 min

  Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 17, include: Lincoln judge is set to decide whether Secretary of State Bob Evnen has authority to reject new political party if he determines its name is intentionally deceptive, Metropolitan Community College and The Bay are launching program for young adults to explore manufacturing careers through professional certifications, University of Nebraska at Omaha is using $8 million grant to establish center for 3D-printed health care technology, new U.S. Geological Survey research finds nutrient pollution increased in many streams and rivers, State of Nebraska is still early in process of creating new healthcare model that can provide around-the-clock crisis care to people needing mental health or substance use help.

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  Aug. 17 | Budget cut records, homeschool increase

  Aug 17, 202612 min

  Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 17, include: state agencies are considering a range of hypothetical strategies to meet additional budget cuts under Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska's July tax receipts came in 0.1% below forecast, hundreds of Nebraskans rallied near McCook detention facility Saturday nearly a year after it became ICE detention center, Omaha Police Department demonstrated its use of electric shock gloves in schools Friday, Nebraska will receive $600,000 in federal child welfare funding for predictive AI technology, former Republican state Sen. Brett Lindstrom failed to qualify for gubernatorial race by petition after officials found significant number of fraudulent signatures, Nebraska homeschooled students are heading back to class this month.

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  Aug. 14 | Paraquat and Parkinson's, NU seeks $61M

  Aug 14, 202612 min

  Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 14, include: lawmakers across Midwest have tried and failed to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat that's tied to Parkinson's disease, University of Nebraska is seeking increased state funding after years of budget cuts, officers in at least two Nebraska law enforcement departments have used electric shock gloves for years, Democratic Lancaster County attorney challenger Randall Ritnour called on current attorney to step aside from Lincoln fraudulent petition case, organizers behind ballot initiative requiring Lincoln to staff at least 450 police officers paused their efforts and said initiative will not be on November ballot, education leaders have concerns about teenagers using AI chatbots for emotional support or advice, two Lincoln families are suing state over public school policies they say violate their free speech rights, party-line disagreements have paused progress on five-year Farm Bill.

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  Aug. 13 | Another independent candidate, new party cases

  Aug 13, 202613 min

  Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 13, include: court hearing about efforts to keep two newly-formed political parties off ballot did not result in decision, independent candidate Mark Cohen has qualified for November ballot in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, Nebraska's federal delegation discussed affordability and other issues at Federal Legislative Summit in Ashland, Sen. Pete Ricketts said China is driving negative press about AI and data center development in Nebraska, Ricketts introduced legislation aimed at speeding federal wildfire preparation and response, Nebraska schools are using AI to support teachers and students while education leaders stress it should not replace learning, University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider several degree cuts Thursday, Omaha's proposed $1.7 billion 2027 budget moved closer to approval.

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