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Nebraska heartbeat bill enters second round of debate

The Nebraska Senate has entered a second round of debate on a "heartbeat bill" that would ban most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

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Nebraska governor signs NRA-backed bill that grows US constitutional carry majority

Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a constitutional carry bill into law on Tuesday, which marks the 27th state in the nation with such laws on the books.

U.S. 5 hours ago

2 former Nebraska police officers, Omaha city councilman indicted in federal investigation

Two former Nebraska police officers and a councilman from Omaha have been indicted in a federal investigation. The investigation is into the misuse of funds from multiple groups.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Nebraska lawmakers pass permitless concealed carry gun bill

Lawmakers in Nebraska passed a bill that will allow people to carry concealed guns without a permit. The Nebraska bill does not eliminate the requirement for a background check to buy a gun.

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Nebraska ethanol plant explosion kills worker, injures 4

An explosion at a Nebraska ethanol plant killed a worker and injured four others on Monday afternoon. The explosion happened during a routine repair on the tank.

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Nebraska Legislature finally passes a bill, amidst progressive filibusters

Despite two-thirds of Nebraska's legislative session being over, the state Senate has only passed one bill as leftist members force it to a halt over a proposed youth sex change ban.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska bill allowing tax donations for school vouchers advances

A bill that would funnel public tax donations into a state-sponsored private school voucher program has advanced in the Nebraska Legislature.

Media 5 hours ago

Nebraska school district restricts middle, high school athletic team participation to biological sex

A Nebraska school district restricted middle and high school athletic team participation to biological sex,

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Nebraska lawmakers resume debate on youth trans procedure ban

Nebraska's state Senate has taken up a second round of debate on a bill banning transgender therapies and procedures for minors, despite staunch opposition from its leftist members.

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Nebraska lawmakers advance 'heartbeat bill' that bans abortion after cardiac activity is detected

Lawmakers in Nebraska passed a "heartbeat bill" on Wednesday. The bill would ban abortion once cardiac activity is detected, which is normally around six weeks of the pregnancy.

U.S. 5 hours ago

US urges meat companies to ensure they don't use child labor

The U.S. is urging meat companies to ensure that they aren't using child labor to perform jobs at their plants. Officials found over 100 children working overnight cleaning slaughterhouses.

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Nebraska lawmakers begin debate over abortion ban

A debate over a bill that would ban abortion after cardiac activity is detected will take place in Nebraska. Cardiac activity is generally detected around the sixth week of pregnancy.

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Nebraska wildfire burns through 650 acres of land along Missouri River

Firefighters in Nebraska regained control Monday of a wildfire that burned through about 650 acres of land along the Missouri River in the state's southeastern corner.

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Nebraska Church raises over $520K to pay medical bills of residents in its neighborhood

The First-Plymouth Congregational Church was able to raise over $520,000 to pay medical bills of residents in its neighborhood. Around 10,000 people contributed to the effort.

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Nebraska driver dies after losing control, crashing into home

A Nebraska driver crashed into a home on early Sunday. The driver died in the accident. The crash is still under investigation and the driver's name hasn't been released.

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Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints replacement for outgoing conservative lawmaker

Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday named former prosecutor Carolyn Bosn to succeed state Sen. Suzanne Geist, who resigned to focus on her Lincoln mayoral bid.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Economic Development director resigns over COVID grant concerns

Nebraska's Economic Development director, Anthony Goins, has resigned after reports surfaced claiming his agency awarded pandemic relief grants to a business he owns.

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Nebraska Republican resigns from Legislature in favor of Lincoln mayoral bid

Nebraska state Sen. Suzanne Geist, a conservative, is resigning from the Legislature to focus on her bid to unseat Democratic Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.

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Judge rejects death penalty challenge in quadruple Nebraska murder case

A judge rejected a death penalty challenge in the case of a Nebraska man who killed four people. The victims were murdered last summer in a small northeastern town.

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Northern Plains face blizzard warnings as possible ‘biggest snowstorm’ of year bears down

Parts of the Northern Plains could see more than two feet of snow as blizzard warnings are in effect ahead of what is anticipated to be a major snowstorm.

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Nebraska judge dismisses lawsuit filed by woman who suffered injuries during active shooter drills

An employee of the Catholic Charities of Omaha claims to have suffered physical and emotional injuries during an active shooter drill. A Nebraska judge dismissed the woman's lawsuit.

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Democrats reel as Nebraska bill banning trans procedures for minors advances

The Nebraska Legislature has voted to advance a bill banning hormone treatments and sexual reassignment surgeries for minors, despite militant opposition from Democrats.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Legislature's debate on youth sex change ban gets heated

Nebraska legislators are embroiled in a heated debate over the future of legislation aiming to ban hormone-altering treatments and sex change procedures for minors.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Democrat 3 weeks into filibuster over proposed youth sex change ban

Nebraska state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, a registered Democrat, has filibustered every bill introduced in the chamber because of a proposal to ban transgender procedures on minors.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Elderly Nebraska couple found dead 2 months after going missing

Robert and Loveda Proctor of Aurora, Nebraska went missing in the middle of January. Authorities said on Saturday their bodies have been found, and foul play is not suspected.

Media 5 hours ago

Nebraska school board moving forward with policy for trans athletes despite opposition: ‘Unfair playing field’

A Nebraska school board passed a policy that would consider the participation of trans athletes in high school and middle school.

Politics 5 hours ago

Proposal to give Nebraska's governor more control over the state's education policies receives little support

Lawmakers in Nebraska proposed three amendments including one to give the governor more control over educational policies. Many people testified against the amendment at a hearing.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Catholic Charities of Omaha employee sues over active shooter drill

Catholic Charities of Omaha employee Sandra Lopez is suing the organization for alleged failure to notify her that an active shooter drill was staged and no real danger was present.

U.S. 5 hours ago

NE authorities investigate 2 deaths in Omaha house fire

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that broke at an Omaha, Nebraska, house where two suspected homeless people died. Officials will also investigate the two deaths.

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Nebraska sheriff stunned as migrants allegedly kill bald eagle for dinner but feds pass on charging them

A pair of migrants from Honduras are accused of shooting and killing an American bald eagle in Nebraska with the intention of eating the bird, the local sheriff says.

U.S. 5 hours ago

2 men in Nebraska killed, planned to eat American bald eagle: police

Two Honduran nationals in Nebraska are accused of killing a North American bald eagle last week with plans to cook and eat the protected bird, authorities said.