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
- Governor says ask senators about abortions
- Bill could crack down on hiring illegals
- Abortion ban sent to full Legislature
- Wind power bill advances
- Huge deficit in "out-years" overshadows current budget
- Part of Republican River funding law upheld
- NSAA open meetings legislation derailed
- Fireworks sales for New Years advancing in Legislature
- School activities association scrutinized
- Lower initiative signature requirements fail as many senators don't vote
- Wind-powered teacher raises?
- Proposal to abolish treasurer's office advances
- Legislature overrides governor on alcohol fees
- Wind could add to electricity cost
- Cranes' return seen as reminder of eco-tourism potential
- Johanns takes his beef to Japan's ambassador
- 2 percent across-the-board cuts in latest plan
- Omaha sewer tax break advances
- Linking drugs with youth licenses fails
- Whiteclay bill to be watered down
- More state budget cuts looming
- Study of death penalty costs considered
- Higher sales tax for tourism districts debated
- Sides dispute abortion ban at 20 weeks
- Platte ice dusting criticized