The people who live in Mead noticed something was changing in their environment. But it would take time and persistence to pinpoint what was wiping out bee colonies, sickening animals and potentially causing health issues for residents.
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The University of Nebraska and Creighton University have launched a massive study to monitor the former biofuel plant's effects on the environment, wildlife and humans over the next decade, a project that could cost $10 million.
The state's October unemployment rate marks the first time any state has had a rate below 2%.
Sen. Anna Wishart texted a message that the adventure has been "an incredible experience. … One of the most beautiful places I've ever been to … people and mountain."
The teachers' decisions to leave come at a time when school districts across the state and nation are struggling to find enough staff to do everything from teach social studies to serve sloppy Joes.
If families bequeath even a small percentage of their assets to their hometowns, the effect could be transformational, according to the Nebraska Community Foundation.
"Summit," read a one-word text message from Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon that was received in Lincoln at 12:16 a.m. Wednesday.
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The pay increases negotiated to fill critical state jobs could cost Nebraska about $75 million next year and create pressure for even more spending, according to a report released Tuesday.
The pay increases negotiated to fill critical state jobs could cost Nebraska about $75 million next year and create pressure for even more spending, according to a report released Tuesday.
The combination of a billion dollars in federal pandemic recovery assistance and a healthy flow of state revenue offers "some significant opportunities," Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers of Lincoln said.
Some of the names might be duplicates, but the true death toll is likely much higher, said Margaret Jacobs, a history professor at UNL and co-director of a project on the federal boarding school.
The state recorded 6,137 new coronavirus cases in the week ending Friday, up from 5,202 the previous week, part of a surge in Northern states as cooler weather sends people indoors.
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The state recorded 6,137 new coronavirus cases in the week ending Friday, up from 5,202 the previous week, part of a surge in Northern states as cooler weather sends people indoors.
Marge Kennedy was a small woman, standing only about 5 feet tall, but conservationists say she and her husband were giants when it came to fighting for wildlife, native prairies and scenic rivers.
Nebraska artist Dale Nichols’ missing painting is now hanging in a David City museum, a happy ending to a mystery of more than 80 years.
Antonette Willa Skupa Turner — Toni, to her friends — was Nebraska literary royalty, the granddaughter of Anna Pavelka, the real-life inspiration for Cather’s most famous character in her most famous novel, “My Ántonia.”
Prosecutors have turned over more than 11,600 pages of documents and more than 50 audio and video recordings to lawyers defending Rep. Jeff Fortenberry.
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Nebraska's per capita rate of new cases now is almost double the U.S. rate and 14th highest in the country.
Gov. Kristi Noem, who's considered a rising star in the Republican Party, formally launched her reelection campaign on Friday.
Patty Pansing Brooks, who will complete her term-limited eight years as a member of the nonpartisan Legislature at the end of next year, jump-started her campaign with news media contacts in Columbus, Norfolk and Fremont.
If you don’t like the current plate, the Sower's days are numbered. The Ricketts administration in the months ahead is expected to introduce a new design that will go on cars beginning in 2023.
Read five compelling stories of veterans from World War II to Afghanistan. We salute all of Nebraska's veterans.
Assuming the union approves the agreement, starting wages for corrections corporals and prison caseworkers will rise from $20 an hour to $28 an hour. Sergeants will get a bump from $24 an hour to $32 an hour.
The former state senator "told me last night she is officially a candidate" for governor, Cass County Republican Chairwoman Tracy Zeorian stated in an online post promoting a forum hosted by the county party.
On Veterans Day, Marty Ramirez will be at his childhood stomping grounds to unveil the final phase of the Chicano/Mexican-American Veterans Monument honoring Scottsbluff-area Hispanics who served.
