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Drought Monitor Update – November 12, 2026

IA, NE, SD (KCAU) — The latest drought monitor update from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), CPC (Climate Prediction Center), and the NDMC (National Drought Mitigation Center) is in. Story continues below. Top Story: PathOne Data Centers hosts information meeting in Estherville.

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Ansley fifth grader among seven finalists for Nebraska Kid Governor

ANSLEY, Neb.— Ryan Olson, a fifth grader at Ansley Public School, is one of seven students statewide selected as a finalist for Nebraska’s Kid Governor program. The civic education program gives students an opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about government and advocate for issues they are passionate about.

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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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Meteor Watchers Head To 6 Dark Nebraska Sandhills Parks For The Leonids Peaking November 17

Out at one Sandhills reservoir, the Milky Way can shine bright enough to cast a faint shadow. That spot became Nebraska’s first International Dark Sky Park in 2022. I still have trouble believing a sky can do that. Now the Leonids are coming. The shower peaks on the night...

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Nebraska Dem Chief: Independent Experiment Over

In an apparent attempt to avoid the locally toxic Democratic brand, Democrats in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana largely rallied behind independent candidates for U.S. Senate. None of those independents beat their Republican opponents, and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana were the only three states in which a majority of counties voted even more Republican than they did in the 2024 Presidential election.

Nebraska · 1d

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$43 million awarded to seven states to support skills training in critical industries

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven training programs for in-demand skilled trades including:. shipbuilding occupations. occupations essential to the buildout of AI infrastructure. advanced manufacturing. nuclear energy. domestic mineral production. aerospace. information...

Nebraska · 2d

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Tax Credit Supports Local Child Care While Reducing Income Taxes

What if you could support local families and reduce your Nebraska income taxes at the same time?. Through Nebraska's Child Care Tax Credit program, individuals and businesses making qualifying contributions to eligible child care programs can receive a state income tax credit equal to 100% of their donation. The Gothenburg Impact Center is encouraging local taxpayers to take advantage of this opportunity in 2027 while helping make child care more affordable for working families.

Gothenburg, NE · 2d

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Community Hospital Names Its da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot Otto-Matic

The people have spoken, and Community Hospital’s new da Vinci 5 surgical robot officially has a name: Otto-Matic. Community Hospital recently invited area schools to help name the newest addition to its Surgery Department. Students submitted their creative suggestions, and members of Community Hospital’s Surgery Team narrowed the entries to five finalists before turning the final decision over to the community.

Nebraska · 1d

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New Tech Caught 19 Disease Infections Spreading In This Year’s Crops

InnerPlant Delivers Farmers the Most Comprehensive Reporting of Crop Disease Data in History. Diagnoses 19 disease infections, monitored over 60 test plots, triples customers and adds John Deere VP to board. From InnerPlant. DAVIS, Calif. (Nov. 10, 2026) – InnerPlant, the company that converts invisible biological reactions inside crops into...

Nebraska · 2d

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Nebraska Medicine Named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs List

Nebraska Medicine has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s ”100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs,” recognizing health organizations that are setting the standard for cardiovascular care through exceptional outcomes, life-saving technology, and groundbreaking research. Nebraska Medicine was highlighted for performing several first-in-state heart...

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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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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

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The first hard freeze of the season for many tonight will kick off a chilly start to the weekend

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Good Thursday evening all! It may have been a shock to your system today as chilly temperatures replaced the mild weather we had earlier this week. This colder airmass will lead to the first hard freeze of the season for portions of the area Friday morning.

Nebraska · 22h

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FTC, Nebraska and 16 states strike $63 million settlement with Family Dollar over pricing allegations

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states — including Utah — have reached a $63 million settlement with Family Dollar stores over allegations that the company routinely overcharged customers at the register more than its shelf and tag prices. “When money is tight, every dollar matters,” Utah Attorney...

Utah · 23h

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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 · 2d

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Nebraska Receives $219.2 Million for Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Program

Lincoln, NE- Nebraska has been awarded $219.2 million in federal funding for the second year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), receiving the eighth-largest allocation nationwide. The funding comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and will support continued efforts to improve healthcare access, strengthen rural...

Nebraska · 1d

The Rapid City Post

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Montana Public Service Commission approves NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Corp. merger

The Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. merger on Tuesday. The new company, once merged, will serve 2.1 million electric and natural gas customers in Montana, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. In a split vote, the PSC supported the deal, with Commissioner Randy…

Montana · 2d

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Nebraskans reflect on historic midterms

The United States midterm elections showed a shift in party alignment in the House of Representatives and the Senate. In what is known as the blue wave, many states have flipped from majority Republican representatives to Democratic Congressmen. Chuck Rowling, chair of UNK’s political science department, said midterms have historically...

Nebraska · 17h

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Thanksgiving Food Safety: Do's and Don'ts

Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share a meal, and celebrate. Follow these food safety tips from the Nebraska Poison Center to help prevent foodborne illness. · Wash your hands. Use soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. · Thaw turkey safely....

Nebraska · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Food stamp shoppers in Nebraska could face new SNAP purchase limits Dec. 1 if USDA approves, and Wyoming, Kansas and Missouri follow in February 2027 under approved waivers

Nebraska food stamp shoppers could lose soda, soft drinks and energy drinks on SNAP cards Dec. 1, but only if USDA signs off on the state’s new request, which the agency says it is still considering. Wyoming, Kansas and Missouri are further along. Each has a waiver USDA approved, with purchase limits that start in […]

Nebraska · 10h