Brian Beach
Reporter
Brian Beach joined the Nebraska Public Media team in 2023 and writes feature stories highlighting communities across the state. During his time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Brian ran track and cross country, worked for the Daily Nebraskan student newspaper and spent time interning with the Antelope County News. He also enjoys Runza — he’s been to all 80+ locations — and watching the Chiefs, Royals, Pacers and Huskers win games.
Recent News Stories
- NU Regents approve 5% tuition increase as part of annual budget
- NDCS plans to award Hausmann Construction with $313 million contract for new prison
- Hilgers sends cease-and-desist letters to 82 Lincoln hemp-product retailers
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska postpones annual gathering following Minnesota attacks
- Ethanol expansion provides cheaper gas and a steady market for corn producers. Are the environmental impacts worth it?
- Rescissions package passes House, with help from all 3 Nebraska Congressmen
- Officials provide more details on Omaha ICE raid
- Nebraska secretary of state launches reelection campaign
- State Sen. John Cavanaugh announces run for Congress in 2nd District
- State auditor highlights ‘disturbing uptick’ of alleged fraud in Nebraska local governments
- Bill aimed at banning consumable hemp products like Delta 8 doesn't pass in Legislature
- Nebraska Liquor Control Commission votes to suspend executive director
- Bill defining 'male' and 'female' for Nebraska school sports participation passes
- Legislature advances bill banning some consumable hemp products, taxing others
- Senators question Pillen's appointments for Medical Cannabis Commission
- Bill allowing students to leave school for religious classes removed from education package
- Nebraska Legislature fails to advance medical marijuana regulations
- Senators fail to override governor’s veto on expanding SNAP benefits for felons
- Lincoln surpasses 300,000 population mark according to census estimate
- Pillen commits resources to Medical Cannabis Commission, advocates for appointees
- Pillen vetoes bill expanding SNAP benefits for felons, override attempt likely
- Scaled-back bill defining ‘male’ and ‘female’ for sports participation in Nebraska schools advances
- Proposal to reduce inheritance taxes stalls in Unicameral
- Budget amendment keeps Nebraska rural and workforce housing funds in place
- Bill transferring money to balance budget advances