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
- In-State College Sports Betting Ban Rejected; Budget Passes After Debate Over Police, Prisons
- Listen: Ernie Chambers -- Through the Years
- YRTCs, Saint Francis Investigation, Racism and Word Choice Discussed
- Expanded Food Help Advances; Student Journalism Bill Stopped by Filibuster
- Prison Programming, Health District Funds Get Second-Round Approval
- Changes to Drunk Driving Laws, Gambling Implementation Considered
- Lawmakers Advance Planning, but Not Building, a New Prison
- Legislature Votes First-Round Approval for State Budget
- Property Tax Notification, Court Fee, Juvenile Lawyer Bills Advance
- Eased Requirements on Unemployment Benefits, School Safety Reports, Alcohol Sales Advance
- Tax Cuts, Roads Bonding Proposals Await Debate
- Higher Broadband Speeds, Unemployment Fraud Discussed in Legislature
- Medical Cannabis, Police Reform Bills Headed for Debate
- Saint Francis Investigation Okayed; Keno Changes Get Hearing
- Ban on Ethanol From Treated Seed, Landlord-Tenant Bills Advance
- Teacher Physical Intervention Proposal Fails; COVID Meatpacking Protections Still Uncertain
- Ricketts Criticizes Unemployment, Gambling, Pension Bills
- Birth Control, Early Childhood Education, Sex Abuse Prevention Debated
- Nebraska Moving to Vaccinate 50-64 Year Olds Statewide
- Student Journalism Protections Advance; Lawmakers Discuss New Prison
- Sports Betting, Eased Keno Restrictions Advance in Legislature
- Proposed Student Journalism Protections Spark Debate
- Changes in Open Meetings, Telehealth Services Advance in Legislature
- Allowing Medication Abortion Without In-Person Doctor Visit Gets a Hearing
- School Safety, Affordable Housing, Meatpacking Protections Advance