May 31, 2023 NE lawmakers advance bill to comply with voter ID requirements, GOP concerned bill needs to combat voter fraud A bill to comply with a voter ID requirement mandated by Nebraska voters was advanced by state lawmakers. Republicans are concerned the bill doesn't do enough to combat voter fraud.
May 26, 2023 Nebraska hit with up to 10 inches of rain in 24-hour period; flood advisories in effect The Dundy County Sheriff’s Office in Nebraska has released images of a truck submerged in floodwaters as heavy rain is drenching the southwest corner of the state.
May 23, 2023 12-week abortion law takes effect in Nebraska as state prepares crackdown on transgender surgeries for minors Nebraska's 12-week abortion law took effect Tuesday after Republican Gov. Jim Pillen signed the legislation on Monday. Restrictions on transgender care will take effect in October.
May 23, 2023 NE woman pleads guilty to burning, concealing fetus after taking medications to end pregnancy Celeste Burgess is being accused of burning a fetus after taking medication to end her pregnancy. She allegedly gave birth to the stillborn fetus 29 weeks into her pregnancy.
May 22, 2023 NE Gov. Pillen scheduled to sign bill banning abortion at 12-weeks, restricting gender surgeries for minors A bill banning abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricting gender surgeries for minors in Nebraska is scheduled to be signed by Gov. Jim Pillen on May 22, 2023.
May 20, 2023 Nebraska senator flips out debating ban on sex change surgeries for minors, screams 'we need trans people' A Friday morning session in the unicameral Nebraska legislature devolved into chaos after one Democratic lawmaker began shouting her support for transgender people.
May 20, 2023 Nebraska senator flips out amid debate on bill to ban sex change surgeries for minors: 'We love trans people' A Friday morning session in the unicameral Nebraska legislature devolved into chaos after one Democratic lawmaker began shouting her support for transgender people. (NE Progressive Legislative Study Group)
May 20, 2023 Nebraska police arrest 6 at state capitol, including woman who punched trooper, amid abortion, trans debate A least six demonstrators were arrested amid protests over Nebraska's controversial abortion and gender-affirming surgery bill that passed Friday.
May 19, 2023 Nebraska crackdowns on abortion, youth sex changes head to desk of supportive Gov. Pillen A bill combining a ban on abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy with restrictions on sex change procedures for minors is expected to become law after passing the Nebraska Legislature.
May 19, 2023 Nebraska man gets 3D-printed finger replacement 20 years after tragic mishap Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson shares a story about a man who received a prosthetic finger through 3D-printing, describes the process and how it could impact the medical field.