Fred Knapp
Senior 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), Fred 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
- Restrictions on trans athletes blocked by filibuster
- Senators debate fire pensions; transgender sports bill up Friday
- Legislature's Executive Board condemns Halloran rape comments
- Bill to cut property taxes limps ahead without sales tax hike
- Senators advance tax breaks despite fiscal warnings
- Senators begin debate on sales tax hike to lower property taxes
- Legislature passes budget adjustments in advance of tax debate
- Legislature confirms Corsi as head of Health and Human Services
- Sales, cigarette tax hikes to lower property taxes advanced
- Obscenity bill blocked by legislative filibuster
- Halloran rape comments draw fire in Legislature and outside
- Enhanced fentanyl penalties stalled in Legislature
- Senators argue over civil forfeiture, fentanyl, child sex abuse
- Legislature advances fund transfer bill despite concerns
- Senators advancing budget amid questions over fund transfers
- Legislature upholds Pillen veto of needle exchange bill
- Filibuster stops "clean slate" for tenants in Legislature
- Proposal aimed at helping tenants slowed by filibuster
- Senators advance tightened regs on land purchases near missile silos
- Pillen vetoes needle exchange; override attempt planned
- Committee advances bill allowing armed school staff
- Tax debate highlights generational divide, relevance questions
- Tougher penalties for driving violations discussed; inheritance tax debated
- Legislature moves to restore oversight; idea to help veterans charged with crimes heard
- Abortion exceptions considered; fentanyl penalties advanced