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Long Before Interstates, Drivers Crossed Nebraska On This Historic Brick Highway You Can Still Walk Today

Roughly three miles of red brick laid by hand in 1920 and 1921 still carry cars across a quiet corner of Nebraska. Nobody roped it off, either. Those same bricks once rumbled under early motorists chasing the Pacific on America’s first coast-to-coast highway. County crews set them over a concrete base, and much of that work is still holding a century later.

Omaha, NE · 22h
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Our Picks For 4 Nebraska Drive-In Theaters Still Showing Movies Under The Stars

One Nebraska drive-in has been flipping on its projector since July 31, 1952. Its very first feature was a western called Cripple Creek. That screen is still lighting up summer nights more than 70 years later. The newer crowd is just as fun. One spot added a second screen in...

Nebraska · 2d
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Gov. Pillen promotes "Cap, Cover, Cut" strategy to fix Nebraska property taxes

Following his successful bid for re-election, Gov. Jim Pillen declared that Nebraska voters have issued a clear mandate for state leaders to solve what he calls “the property tax crisis” once and for all during the upcoming legislative session. Pillen said his administration will push a strategy of...

Nebraska · 2d
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Farmers denied Nebraska mom her husband's $350K life policy, offered $17,360 instead. A jury awarded her $11.3M

Take extra precautions with life insurance applications, or pay the price at the worst time possible.

Omaha, NE · 6d

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Property tax breaks for Nebraska data centers exceed $300 million

In the last four years, data centers in Nebraska received personal property tax breaks worth more than $300 million, according to a Nebraska Public Media News analysis of data from the Nebraska Department of Revenue. A tax incentives report released by the agency last month shows that data centers were...

Nebraska · 3h

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UNL professor receives prestigious Nebraska literary award

The Nebraska Literary Heritage Association recently presented a longtime University of Nebraska-Lincoln English professor and fiction author with the prestigious Nebraska Literary Heritage Award. The annual award is presented to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to preserving, promoting and celebrating Nebraska’s literary history. Timothy Schaffert has...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Election 2026 by the numbers in Nebraska: a 93-county breakdown

LINCOLN — As a blue wave washed over much of the nation, Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District held firm and saw a smaller splash than the state's eastern, more urban areas. In two statewide races this year — U.S. Senate and governor — the Republican candidates lost two of Nebraska's three congressional districts. The sprawling 3rd District, one of the country's most conservative districts, which is sometimes referred to as a "firewall, carried Republicans to victory.

Nebraska · 1d

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A Pearl Harbor Airman Identified Through His Twin Sister's Family DNA Will Be Buried Beside His Brother on Nov. 13, 85 Years Later

Cpl. Lester Libolt, killed at Hickam Field in 1941, was identified through DNA from his twin sister's family and will be buried beside his brother Nov. 13.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Confusion Over Nebraska Medicaid Work Rules Leaves Many Uninsured

Confusion and Coverage Losses as Nebraska Implements New Medicaid Work Requirements. Recent changes to Medicaid eligibility in Nebraska have left many residents uncertain about their healthcare options. As the state navigates the early months of its new Medicaid expansion program, confusion is rampant among those affected. Chalandria James, a dedicated...

Nebraska · 1d

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Nebraska auditor questions job creation, spending by Nebraska Startup Academy

State Auditor Mike Foley is questioning how the Nebraska Startup Academy used public funding and how many jobs the nonprofit actually created

Omaha, NE · 23h

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Nebraska has denied 1,090 Medicaid applications and renewals under work requirements

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More than 1,000 Medicaid applications and renewals have been denied since Nebraska started its work requirements six months ago, according to new data from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Families and advocates gathered at a town hall in Omaha, where some said getting...

Nebraska · 1d

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Nebraska is to receive a grant to strengthen healthcare across the state

LINCOLN, Neb — Nebraska is receiving a multi-million-dollar grant to strengthen healthcare across the state. The state Department of Health and Human Services says it was awarded $219.2 million from the Centers for Medicare and medicaid services for the second year of its rural health transformation program. Nebraska received...

Nebraska · 1d

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U.S. Department of Education Approves Oklahoma and Nebraska’s Returning Education to the States Waivers

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved a Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver for both Oklahoma and Nebraska, giving the states greater freedom to combine federal funding streams in support of their education strategies. Oklahoma and Nebraska are the ninth and tenth states to receive RES waivers, joining Iowa, Louisiana, Indiana, Vermont, Arkansas, South Dakota, Mississippi, and Ohio in streamlining siloed state activities funds so they can more effectively direct federal resources to meet students’ needs.  

Oklahoma · 1d

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Western Nebraska tree advocates recognized for community planting efforts

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Two western Nebraska tree advocates have been recognized by PlantNebraska for their work improving local landscapes and helping communities care for their trees. George Acker of Ogallala received the Jim Kluck Honor Award, while Jon Forney of Grant received the Johnny Appleseed Award at the...

Ogallala, NE · 6h

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Workers in Indiana, Nebraska and Mississippi pay lower state income tax rates starting Jan. 1, 2027, under cuts already written into state law

Workers in Indiana, Nebraska and Mississippi will pay lower state income tax rates on income earned in 2027. Indiana’s rate slips to 2.90% from 2.95%, Nebraska’s top rate falls to 3.99% from 4.55%, and Mississippi’s rate on income above $10,000 drops to 3.75% from 4%. All three cuts were already written into state law, so […]

Indiana · 1d

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As state offices plan for more AI, Nebraska employees negotiate over its use

Nebraska’s public employees are in the midst of negotiations with the state, and one of the focuses is using artificial intelligence in offices. Justin Hubly, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE), said the goal is good governance over AI. “Our proposal is really focused on...

Nebraska · 2d

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Gov. Pillen makes property tax relief a priority for 2027 legislative session

Gov. Jim Pillen says property tax relief will be a priority in 2027 as Nebraska residents voice concerns about high rates.

Nebraska · 2d

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Kleeb says Nebraska is ‘behind the national trend’ as Democrats gain ground but fall short statewide

Nebraska Democrats gained ground last week in the governor’s race, in all three congressional districts and in the Legislature. But while neighboring Kansas and Iowa saw major statewide victories for Democrats, Nebraska did not. Kansas elected its first Democratic U.S. senator since 1932. Iowa Democrats won a Senate race...

Nebraska · 12h

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Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Assists Veterans, Families with Wide Range of Services

The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) is a Nebraska state government agency that assists veterans and their families in accessing federal, state, and other veteran benefits; provides long-term care at four state veterans’ homes; offers military funeral services at two state veteran cemeteries; and advocates for veterans and military service members, as well as their families.

Nebraska · 1d

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Nov. 5: Nebraska Environmental Trust advances 70 grant proposals for review

The Nebraska Environmental Trust Board approved 70 grant proposals to move forward to the evaluation and scoring phase during its fourth-quarter meeting and public hearing. The proposals include projects focused on reducing groundwater contamination through improved well-drilling technology, using sheep and virtual fencing to control invasive plants while reducing herbicide use and providing youth with hands-on experience in habitat restoration. The board also ruled two proposals ineligible, including a land acquisition request from Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries and an equipment request from S2 Refuse and Recycling, citing concerns about long-term funding commitments and overlap with another recycling proposal.

Nebraska · 1d