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Governor appoints Nebraska Department of Economic Development director

Maureen Larsen has served as interim director of the department since July 21, following the resignation of former director K.C. Belitz. Her nomination will require confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature.

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Flights canceled at Omaha airport amid government shutdown

Due to the Federal Aviation Administration's unprecedented order for airlines to reduce flights by up to 10%, airports across the country have seen delays and cancellations. The FAA said the cuts are necessary to relieve strain on air traffic controllers who have gone without pay since Oct 1.

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Biden tells Omaha Democrats: 'Tuesday night was a good start'

Former President Joe Biden spoke at the Nebraska Democrats’ annual Ben Nelson Gala along with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn.

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UNL experts say a tick-borne disease is becoming more common

Researchers are finding more Nebraska cattle with anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources published an article warning of a growing threat of tick-borne bacteria.

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Tough calls and tight bonds: Nebraska family carries refereeing legacy across four generations
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Biden tells Omaha Democrats: 'Tuesday night was a good start'
Former President Joe Biden spoke at the Nebraska Democrats’ annual Ben Nelson Gala along with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn.
Governor appoints Nebraska Department of Economic Development director
Maureen Larsen has served as interim director of the department since July 21, following the resignation of former director K.C. Belitz. Her nomination will require confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature.
Flights canceled at Omaha airport amid government shutdown
Due to the Federal Aviation Administration's unprecedented order for airlines to reduce flights by up to 10%, airports across the country have seen delays and cancellations. The FAA said the cuts are necessary to relieve strain on air traffic controllers who have gone without pay since Oct 1.
3 Husker volleyball players are semifinalists for AVCA Player of the Year
Andi Jackson, Bergen Reilly and Harper Murray are among 14 players named to the shortlist for college volleyball's top individual award.
UNL experts say a tick-borne disease is becoming more common
Researchers are finding more Nebraska cattle with anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources published an article warning of a growing threat of tick-borne bacteria.
‘Hollywood Husker’ has become a leader on Nebraska’s football team. Now he’s preparing to play in his home state
Nebraska senior defensive back Ceyair Wright returns home this Saturday, when Husker football visits the UCLA Bruins. Wright has experienced a long journey, from L.A. football standout and actor to one of the most outspoken leaders for the Cornhuskers.
McCook ICE facility began taking detainees Monday, Pillen says
Nebraska's governor said the 200-bed facility will be full before Thanksgiving and he expects the second phase to be ready in the first part of 2026.
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A new law was supposed to reveal who's detasseling Nebraska's corn. It didn't really
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Contractors say they have enough local labor to detassel Nebraska’s seed corn but they’re losing work to migrant workers on H-2A visas. A 2024 law attempted to increase transparency in detasseling.
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