Tag: Nebraska

Another Democrat joins Nebraska’s 2nd District U.S. House primary

Omaha native James Leuschen joins a crowded Democratic field for an open-seat race in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.…

Mitchell, Nebraska, mayor may have used public equipment for personal gain

The Nebraska State Auditor's Office is located in the State Capitol. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — State Auditor Mike…

Mullen High science teacher is 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Sarah Hardin, a high school science teacher with Mullen Public Schools, is the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the…

Nebraska lawmaker’s unannounced visit to McCook prison morphing into ICE jail sparks more questions

The state's Work Ethic Camp in McCook, Neb., is set to become the "Cornhusker Clink," the federal name…

Nebraska tourism director who deployed ‘not for everyone’ marketing pitch resigns

A new walkway has been installed at Smith Falls, the state's highest waterfall near Valentine, Neb. (Justin Haag/Nebraskaland…

Funding restored to Nebraska drug disposal program after midsummer cuts

A pharmacy manager retrieves a bottle of antibiotics. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)LINCOLN — State officials will continue to fund…

Petition effort seeks to halve Nebraska property taxes, cap valuations

Eric Underwood, former chair of the Nebraska Republican Party, center, leads a news conference with his new nonprofit…

The key to the Trump administration’s rapid detention ramp-up? Republican governors.

Republican governors are vying for billions of immigration enforcement dollars from the GOP’s megalaw, as state-federal partnerships emerge…

Cause of death determined for Nebraska man found dead in Rocky Mountain National Park

The cause of death has been determined for the Nebraska man found dead in Rocky Mountain National Park.Blake…

Nebraska’s governor announces plan for immigration detention center in state’s southwest corner

Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in…

Nebraska’s governor announces plan for immigration detention center

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in…

Weather Service is hiring back hundreds after Nebraska U.S. Rep. Mike Flood highlighted need

Nebraska U.S. Rep Mike Flood, R-Neb., during his town hall in Lincoln on Aug 4. 2025. (Juan Salinas…