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Some Nebraskans still grapple with death penalty a decade after its abolition and reinstatement

This month marks 10 years since a record number of Nebraska voters turned out to weigh in on a controversial issue: whether the state should reinstate the death penalty. In 2015, the Nebraska Legislature abolished capital punishment, becoming the first conservative-leaning state to do so since North Dakota in 1973. But voters restored it in 2016.

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Parental rights org celebrates passage of girls’ sports protection measures

(The Center Square) – A parental rights organization and other groups celebrated the victories from the 2026 midterm elections for protection of girls’ sports and private spaces in Arizona, Nebraska, Colorado and Washington. The groups said that protecting girls is not a partisan issue. Executive Director of parental rights group American Parents Coalition Alleigh Marré told The Center Square that “voters across very different states are saying the same thing, girls deserve fairness, safety, and opportunities of their own. “These states may vote very differently on candidates and plenty of other issues, which makes this message even clearer,” Marré said. “Protecting girls is not a Republican or Democrat issue. “Parents across the political spectrum understand that biological differences matter, and fairness, safety and privacy for our daughters should never depend on party politics,” Marré said. Indeed, Arizona voters passed Proposition 318 , which requires student athletics to be based on “biological sex” and also prohibits males from using female private spaces – such as restrooms – and vice versa. Nebraska similarly approved its Initiative Measure 442 which bars transgender-identifying individuals from participating in sports their biological sex does not align with. Notably, the initiative received a favorable vote from nearly

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Winter Weather Awareness Day Encourages Nebraskans to Plan Ahead and Stay Safe

Lincoln, NE- Nebraska officials are encouraging residents to prepare for winter weather as snow, extreme cold and hazardous road conditions approach. Governor Jim Pillen had declared Thursday, November 5th, as Winter Weather Awareness Day, urging Nebraskans to review emergency plans and make sure their households are prepared for the season.

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KMTV 3 News Now

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South Omaha Latino voters help Democrats flip key races in Nebraska

South Omaha Latino voters helped Democrats flip key races as concerns over ICE and immigration shaped votes for Congress and Douglas County sheriff.

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KCAU 9 News

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Nitrates in Siouxland’s tap water: a science experiement

Nitrates in drinking water have been a growing concern across the state of Iowa, bringing water quality to the forefront of many people's minds.

Siouxland, IA · 2d

kfornow.com

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State Football and Volleyball Scoreboard: Nov. 6

Anselmo-Merna 46, Guardian Angels Central Catholic 20. Elkhorn North def. Lincoln North Star 25-14, 23-25, 11-25, 25-13, 15-13 Papillion-LaVista South def. Omaha Marian 23-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-15 Class B. Grand Island Northwest def. Norris 25-18, 25-22, 25-22 Waverly def. Gretna 25-23, 25-19, 26-24 Class C1. Milford def. Omaha Concordia 25-23,...

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Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Sun finally returns, not as cool this weekend

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Low clouds have kept the Omaha metro chilly on Friday. They will break apart overnight, and temperatures fall into the 30s early Saturday. The remainder of the weekend is going to be wonderful by fall standards, including plenty of sun. Most of the extended forecast continues to feature at or above average temperatures in Nebraska and Iowa.

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With Joann Gone, 8 Nebraska Craft Stores Still Stock Yarn By The Wall For Winter Knitters

One of the yarn brands knitters across the country reach for is spun out in the Nebraska Panhandle. I love that detail, because it means our state has been quietly feeding sweaters nationwide for years. That matters more now. Joann closed its remaining stores by May 31, 2025, including the...

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Long entrenched exceptional drought conditions finally removed from Nebraska Panhandle

NEBRASKA — After being in place for several months, improving conditions have led to the highest drought category possible being removed from the Nebraska Panhandle. The pocket of exceptional drought, D4, conditions that had been in place across parts of Cheyenne, Kimball and Banner counties was reduced by one category to extreme drought, D3, conditions.

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Left-leaning Washington and Colorado join more conservative states in banning transgender athletes

Voters in Washington and Colorado approved ballot measures restricting transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's school sports. Similar measures passed in Arizona and Nebraska, expanding restrictions on transgender athletes and, in Arizona, bathroom access. The results highlight support for some transgender sports restrictions across party lines, even as...

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Nebraska education board holds final meeting of 2026, bids farewell to two members

The State Board of Education held its final regularly scheduled meeting of 2026, bidding goodbye to two board members who did not run for reelection. Deborah Neary, a Democrat representing District 8 in Omaha, and Kirk Penner, a Republican representing District 5 in southeast Nebraska, did not run for reelection on the board. Two other seats were also on the ballot this week, and Elizabeth Tegtmeier and Sherry Jones, both Republicans, were reelected to represent their districts in western Nebraska and northeast and central Nebraska, respectively.

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Election 2026: Nebraska voter turnout close to 60%, while Iowa surpasses 63%

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Not quite two-thirds of registered voters in Nebraska and Iowa cast their ballots in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to reports from each state. The Nebraska Secretary of State website shows just under 60% of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s midterm election. That means 513,101 of the state’s 1,265,162 registered voters didn’t vote.

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North Platte Bulletin

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Strommen in the Legislature: Do more than vote; rural hospital panel

A defining moment in Nebraska’s voting history came in 1934, when voters approved the creation of a unicameral, nonpartisan state legislature. The first session convened in 1937, establishing a system that remains unique in the nation today. This historic decision demonstrated the power of voters to directly shape the structure and operation of their government. From school boards and city councils to state offices, local and statewide choices continue to have a lasting impact on our everyday lives.

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Thomas Keeps Sport Compact Title In Nebraska

BEATRICE, Neb. — Johnny Thomas never planned to chase a national championship in 2026. But when Dillon Richards asked him to pursue a third consecutive Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact national title for the Cornhusker State, the 40-year-old from Beatrice, Neb., found it difficult to turn down the opportunity. After...

Beatrice, NE · 1d

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CACs can help with health insurance applications

It's November! Open Enrollment Period is underway, which means now is the time to get signed up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance (CHIP). The open enrollment period for ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) runs November 1 through January 15 each year, with...

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Panhandle Post

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Nebraska High School Football State Playoff Games - Round 2

Class C-1 Ashland-Greenwood at Chadron. Nebraska High School Football State Playoff Games - Round 1.

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