Fred Knapp
Reporter/Producer
Fred Knapp has reported on Nebraska for more than 30 years, covering the Legislature, state government and a wide range of stories across the state – first as a newspaper reporter for The Lincoln Journal Star and, since 2001, in public broadcasting for what’s now Nebraska Public Media. A native of New Jersey (Exit 143A), Knapp is a graduate of Yale, Columbia and several STOP classes. In his spare time, he enjoys taking road trips and lots of pictures.
Recent News Stories
- Ricketts leaving as governor after eight eventful years
- Consultant says Perkins Canal is a good idea. Colorado wants more information
- Ricketts seeks U.S. Senate appointment
- Lincoln narrows search for another source of water
- Consultant says canal from Colorado worthwhile; some senators skeptical
- Omaha school retirement system is improving. Other plans are still hurting
- Republican hopes for 'filibuster-proof' Legislature appear dashed
- Cleaning company gets delay, seeks names in child labor investigation
- Cleaning company accused of using child labor in Grand Island
- With latest election win, Smith sets his sights on the chairmanship of Ways and Means Committee
- 'Filibuster-proof' or not? Nebraska's legislative lineup remains uncertain.
- Republicans, abortion foes may have gained a filibuster-proof margin in the Nebraska Legislature
- Help available for voters
- Brewer helping Ukrainians prepare for winter
- Party numbers could play big role in nonpartisan Legislature
- Test scores decline in Nebraska, but remain at or above national average
- After 45 years, O'Donnell to retire as clerk of the Legislature
- Senators seek probe of Ed Dept. over critical race theory
- In polling and money Pillen leads Blood. But race could be closer than expected
- Shore appears in video endorsing Pansing Brooks
- Sasse may give up his Senate seat to become the president of the University of Florida
- Blood stresses planning, pragmatism in run for governor
- Legislative elections to determine fate of abortion bills
- Gaming commission approves Lincoln casino, first in Nebraska
- Colorado pushes back against Ricketts' water claims