Nebraska News

3 Republican Prospects for 2024 Criticize Biden in Nebraska

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 09/18/2021 - 2:00am

Republican presidential prospects on Sunday sharply condemned President Joe Biden’s handling of the end of the war in Afghanistan, rebuking the administration’s conduct of the U.S. withdrawal as weak and as emboldening its adversaries.

Public Service Commission Accepting Applications for Broadband Bridge Program

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:00am

The Nebraska Public Service Commission is accepting applications for the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program through Oct. 1.

Girls Inc. Nets $10 Million Grant

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:00am

Girls Inc., the Omaha-based national organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, has received $10 million in funding as one of four awardees selected by the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge to benefit its Project Accelerate program.

Project Accelerate aims to expand the power and influence of women in the United States by 2030, according to a news release.

Nebraska State Senator First Democrat in Governor’s Race

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:00am

A Nebraska state senator and former Bellevue City Council member became the first Democrat to announce a bid for governor Monday.

State Sen. Carol Blood promised to try to unite Nebraskans.

The Bloc Launches Inaugural 50 Over 50 Awards

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 12:00am

The Bloc, a philanthropic non-profit organization based in Lincoln, will honor 50 Nebraskans as recipients of its inaugural 50 Over 50 Awards this fall.

The 50 Over 50 Awards recognizes top achievers in five categories — nonprofit, innovation, business, community and health care — who are age 50 and older.

Rules Still Being Written to Allow Casino Gambling

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 12:00am

Nebraska voters approved casino gambling at the state’s horse racing tracks last year, but it will still be at least several more months before any casinos get approved in the state because regulators are still writing the rules for them.

“It’s a slow process,” said Tom Sage, executive director of the state Racing and Gaming Commission.

Ricketts: State Plans to Fight Vaccine Mandate

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 12:00am

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said he plans to join other Republican governors in challenging President Joe Biden’s sweeping new vaccine requirement in court.

Ricketts said on Fox News Sunday that Nebraska’s attorney general has been consulting with other attorneys general who believe the federal government is overstepping its authority.

In the GOP, Voter ID Is a Slam Dunk — Except in Nebraska

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 3:00am

State Sen. Mike Groene was frustrated but not terribly surprised last year when Nebraska’s legislature rejected, for the seventh time, a measure that would have forced voters to show a government-issued identification at the polls.

Nominations Being Accepted for Young Nebraskans Awards

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 12:00am

Nominations for the annual Young Nebraskans Awards are accepted through this Friday.

The awards program seeks nominations of young professionals who have made a positive impact in their community or workplace.

Virtual Recycling Conference Planned Next Month

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 09/13/2021 - 12:00am

The Nebraska Recycling Council will be hosting its annual fall conference and awards show as a virtual event Oct. 5 through Oct. 7.

The event will feature speakers and attendees from all over the country with a focus on wasting nothing, reducing our impact and maximizing our resources, according to a news release.

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