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
- CU investigating corn fungus link to birth defects
- Bruning takes step toward Senate run
- Heineman says no Senate run in 2012
- Heineman easily wins re-election
- Heineman looks to the future following win
- Republican River occupation tax argued before state supreme court
- Projected state budget gap nearly doubles
- More legislative incumbents running unchallenged
- More funding sources for economic development on ballot
- Sarpy legislative race shows contrasts
- Governor's race features contrasts
- Third District congressional candidates debate
- Three way race in Third Congressional District
- Abortion law challenge still possible
- Legislative elections to shape congressional districts
- EPA approves higher ethanol blend
- HHS cuts ribbon on first call center for benefits
- Office building prices down in Nebraska
- Some bright spots in Nebraska real estate market
- Arbitrator rules against Nebraska's Republican River argument
- Investigation of TransCanada contributions sought
- Heineman returns TransCanada contribution
- Heineman leads Meister 100-to-1 in cash on hand
- Goss: Fed should raise rates
- Immigrant documentary stirs discussion in Fremont