Bill Kelly
Senior Reporter/Producer
Bill Kelly oversees production of Nebraska Public Media's news documentaries and reports for radio. Most recently, Bill produced documentaries on rural law enforcement, Nebraska floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan native joined Nebraska Public Media in 1990 and has a special interest in covering the courts and criminal justice system. An Emmy award-winning journalist, Bill graduated from Purdue University. He worked at television stations in Lafayette, Ind., Wichita, Kan. and Omaha.
Recent News Stories
- BEST OF 2014: Aerial acrobat troupe takes pride in twisting circus tradition.
- Nebraska, Oklahoma ask US Supreme Court to block Colorado pot sales
- Riley introduced as Nebraska head coach
- Nebraska's defense of execution drug keeps process "in limbo"
- Number, gender of court appointments part of Heineman judicial legacy
- Two student alcohol deaths revive discussion of ‘bystander’ responsibility
- Republican Peterson easily claims Attorney General office
- Minimum wage increase proves popular with Nebraskans
- Aerial acrobat troupe takes pride in twisting circus tradition
- Voters to decide if lowest earning Nebraska workers get a pay raise.
- Corrections scandal shifts focus of Nebraska Attorney General race
- How Tough is Nebraska on Pot Possession? Depends on the County
- Future of Keystone XL Pipeline in hands of Nebraska Supreme Court
- 5 Things You Must Know About the XL Pipeline Lawsuit
- From Addict to All A's: Drug Court Grad Now Inspires Others
- Millions lost in grain elevator failure prompts talk of financial safety net
- Immigrant Driver License issue set for clash in Nebraska court and legislature
- “A Huge Deal:” Major Meth Operation Revealed in Western Nebraska
- There is no “Marijuana Breathalyzer” So How Can Police Tell if a Driver is High?
- Sex Trafficking Haunts Nebraska Events
- Locomotive’s Restoration Gives Nebraska Rail Company the PR Equal to the Goodyear Blimp
- After missteps, Nebraska's gambling assistance program 'rejuvenated'
- Campaign Connection 2014: Democrat Candidates for Attorney General
- Campaign Connection 2014: Republican Candidates for Attorney General
- Nebraska State Patrol study recommends hiring more troopers, improving morale