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Nebraska rancher details aftermath of the Morrill Fire in personal essays

Wildfires are no strangers to Ainslie Wilson and her husband Brad who ranch in Arthur County. But the 600,000-acre Morrill Fire left her and many others facing a long road to recovery.

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Facing lawsuit from DOJ, Nebraska looks to end in-state tuition for undocumented students

In its complaint, the Department of Justice claimed Nebraska's policy offering in-state tuition rates to some undocumented students is unconstitutional because out-of-state students who are U.S. citizens pay higher tuition rates.

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Relationship that caused Ted Carter to resign from OSU started when he was at Nebraska, report says

According to the report from the Ohio State University, Ted Carter met podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos in March 2023 when he was still president of the University of Nebraska.

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Beloved 'Big Snap Daddy,' oldest known snapping turtle dies at Nebraska aquarium

A beloved snapping turtle that was on display at a Nebraska aquarium for three decades passed away this week.

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Nebraska rancher details aftermath of the Morrill Fire in personal essays
Wildfires are no strangers to Ainslie Wilson and her husband Brad who ranch in Arthur County. But the 600,000-acre Morrill Fire left her and many others facing a long road to recovery.
Relationship that caused Ted Carter to resign from OSU started when he was at Nebraska, report says
According to the report from the Ohio State University, Ted Carter met podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos in March 2023 when he was still president of the University of Nebraska.
Facing lawsuit from DOJ, Nebraska looks to end in-state tuition for undocumented students
In its complaint, the Department of Justice claimed Nebraska's policy offering in-state tuition rates to some undocumented students is unconstitutional because out-of-state students who are U.S. citizens pay higher tuition rates.
Beloved 'Big Snap Daddy,' oldest known snapping turtle dies at Nebraska aquarium
A beloved snapping turtle that was on display at a Nebraska aquarium for three decades passed away this week.
Nebraska nonprofits mail voter-rights information to county jails
Two Nebraska nonprofits are providing thousands of voting-rights pamphlets to incarcerated Nebraskans ahead of the May 12 primary.
Nebraska voter is plaintiff in federal lawsuit challenging release of sensitive voter data to DOJ
A Nebraska voter is a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday challenging the U.S. Department of Justice’s demands for and consolidation of state voter registration files.
Extreme weather has ravaged many U.S. farms this year. Here’s how farmers are adapting
Severe weather is happening more frequently as the climate changes, adding to an ever-growing list of challenges for U.S. farmers. From sudden temperature swings to floods, these events can have serious consequences for farms and ranches.
Nebraskans urged to mail ballots at least a week before the primary election
Nebraskans voting by mail are encouraged to send their ballots at least a week before the primary election. That’s because in recent years, the U.S. Postal Service has lowered its delivery standards in the face of financial pressure, leading to slower delivery times.
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Bird populations are shrinking faster in agriculture hotspots — including the Midwest, study finds
New research out of Ohio State University found the rate of bird decline was quicker in areas with more intense agricultural practices.
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Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family wells are no longer safe to drink from without pricey treatment.
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