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
- Small amount of prenatal care would be restored
- Proposed texting while driving ban weakened
- Abortion restrictions pass first round
- Lakers faults Heineman on ag antitrust issues
- Homeland Security official discusses domestic threat
- Scaled-back Whiteclay appropriation advances
- Nebraska unemployment rises slightly
- Nelson explains his plan to vote against reconciliation
- Nelson to vote against health care reconciliation bill
- Bruning, nine other AGs will challenge health care legislation
- 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
- Fireworks sales for New Years advancing in Legislature
- NSAA open meetings legislation derailed
- School activities association scrutinized
- Lower initiative signature requirements fail as many senators don't vote
- Wind-powered teacher raises?
- Legislature overrides governor on alcohol fees
- Proposal to abolish treasurer's office advances
- Wind could add to electricity cost
- Johanns takes his beef to Japan's ambassador