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Nebraska Examiner

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Nebraska Department of Economic Development staff count continues its unprecedented drop

LINCOLN — The number of full-time employees of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development continues to drop, reaching a level this month not seen since the summer of 2020. DED has lost an unprecedented number of staff members over the last year and a half under its latest director, Maureen Larsen, who was appointed by […]

Nebraska · 2d

Panhandle Post

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission pushes back on testing timeline, offers no new estimate

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission pushed back Tuesday on assumptions that cultivators could wait up to two years for testing guidelines, but commissioners offered no new estimate for when such guidance will come. In a news release, the commission said it had not established a timeline for...

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Omaha Couple's ACA Bill Hits $2,700 a Month, Topping Their Mortgage

Audrey Horn and her husband are retired and rely on a Medica bronze plan they buy through the Affordable Care Act. Horn says that plan now costs more every month than their mortgage payment, after climbing from $1,700 a month in 2024 to $2,700 a month in 2027. “In 2024,...

Omaha, NE · 2d
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foxnebraska.com

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Nebraska Rural Poll: 94% insured, 87% have a personal doctor; 14% cite cost barrier

LINCOLN, Neb — Most rural Nebraskans say they have health insurance and a personal doctor, but a new survey found that cost still keeps some from getting medical care when they need it. The most recent Nebraska Rural Poll, conducted annually by Rural Prosperity Nebraska with funding from Nebraska...

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decorhint.com

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Rockhounds Are Turning Up Prairie Agates, Nebraska’s State Rock, Across Toadstool Country Each Season

Nebraska’s official state rock didn’t even start out in Nebraska. Prairie agates formed in rock layers to the north and west, then ancient streams carried the pebbles into what is now the Panhandle. I love that the stone breaks the usual agate rules. Plenty of prairie agates skip...

Nebraska · 2d

Nerdy Digest

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Why So Many Homes in Tornado Alley Have an Underground Storm Shelter

Drive through central Oklahoma in the spring and you’ll notice something about nearly every backyard: a steel hatch flush with the ground, surrounded by worn concrete. It doesn’t look like much. Neighbors know exactly what it is. That small underground room is a cultural and practical fixture in Tornado Alley, and its presence tells you ... Read more

Tornado Alley, AL · 5d

1011now.com

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Nebraska to receive $219 million in rural health funding amid expected Medicaid cuts

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska is getting another $219 million in federal funding for rural hospitals, but hospital leaders and the Nebraska Hospital Association say they want more of the money to go directly to the rural facilities that need it most. Plans for equipment and infrastructure. Friend Community Healthcare...

Nebraska · 3h

Crafting Your Home

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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 · 3d

gothenburgleader.com

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Preliminary Results of 2026 Election

*All results shared in this article are still unofficial. While mid-term elections typically see a lower voter turnout than during presidential election years, 2026 was different. As a state, nearly 60 percent of Nebraska’s registered voters cast a ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and, like several other traditionally Republican states, this election saw several successful campaigns by Democratic candidates.

Dawson County, NE · 2d

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Nebraska Data Centers Receive More Than $300 Million in Property Tax Breaks

Construction at a Google data center near Blair High Road and State Street in northwest Omaha on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Naomi Delkamiller/Flatwater Free Press) Lincoln, NE- Data centers in Nebraska received more than $300 million in personal property tax exemptions over the past four years, according to an analysis of Nebraska Department of Revenue data by Nebraska Public Media News.

Nebraska · 21h

knopnews2.com

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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 · 2d

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Remaining chilly through Saturday, warming trend begins Sunday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Temperatures look to be below average through the first half of the weekend. Above average temperatures return for most of next week. It should be dry through Tuesday, then the weather pattern becomes active with several precipitation chances Wednesday through next weekend. Eastern Nebraska looks to...

Nebraska · 13h

Nebraska Examiner

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Commentary: Hidden taxes: User fees siphon money from Nebraskans’ pocketbooks

Many, too many, Nebraska households and small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, are struggling with affordability. Conservatively, one in two Nebraska households, or over 1 million Nebraskans, are economically insecure, meaning every month they are struggling to meet just their basic needs like housing, food and gasoline. While the other half of Nebraskans are managing […]

Nebraska · 1d

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Country Christmas 2026 | Christmas in northwest Nebraska: Small-town traditions and holiday history

Northwest Nebraska’s Country Christmas boasts plenty of Christmas activities for townsfolk and tourists alike. From various Christmas markets and hometown parades to live Nativity displays and a historical Christmas Dinner at Fort Robinson, everyone can experience the joy of the Christmas season. The fun starts this year with Hometown...

Harrison, NE · 1d

KSNB Local4

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Cool temperatures stick around through the weekend; Slight warm up next week leads into an active weather pattern

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Good morning! It was a chilly start to the day today with temperatures in the 20’s to the east with 30’s to the west. Areas of fog continue this morning to the west but should clear out this afternoon. Temperatures stay cool today and through the weekend before a slight warm up next week. A more active weather pattern possible later next week.

Nebraska · 13h

Nebraska Examiner

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Government Committee chair won’t seek same role in 2027-28 Nebraska Legislature

BELLEVUE, Neb. — The chair of the legislative Committee on Government, Military and Veterans Affairs won’t ask again for the top post in 2027, but two Air Force veterans have already tossed their names into the ring to succeed her. State Sen. Rita Sanders, a former eight-year mayor of Bellevue who previously worked for former U.S. […]

Nebraska · 2d

KSNB Local4

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WATCH: Gas Price Patrol with Leighton Leatherman Nov. 12, 2026

Nebraska gas and diesel prices keep dropping, but oil is climbing again. See the lowest prices in your area.

Nebraska · 23h

decorhint.com

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These 5 Nebraska Toy And Game Shops Keep Kits Stacked High

Hobby Lobby never actually walked away from model kits. The rumor pops up in hobby forums now and then, but the chain still lists boxed kits and often puts them on sale. Still, I get why people worry. A big-box aisle can feel thin when you’re hunting one specific Gundam, a vintage promo car, or a box of Warhammer troops.

Nebraska · 2d

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Nebraska county election offices still receiving late mail-in ballots

In the week since the general election, 50 ballots have not been counted at the Lancaster County Election Commission. And they won’t be, since they arrived at the commission’s office after the close of polls on Election Day. “They have to be in our custody,” Lancaster County Election...

Lancaster County, NE · 2d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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Little change to drought this week, but seasonal outlook hints at improvement

KEARNEY — While there was little to no change in drought conditions this past week, a seasonal drought outlook into 2027 hints at continued improvement. Drought conditions across Nebraska were largely unchanged since the past week, which saw the removal of exceptional drought conditions from the Panhandle. The Tri-City...

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