First Cases of Avian Flu Found in Nebraska Poultry Flock
The first 2025 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered in a backyard poultry flock in Kearney County and the second case was discovered in a backyard flock in Nance County, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). State Veterinarian Dr. Roger...
A New Chapter in School History
As of February 2023, Nebraska had 210 FFA chapters spread across the state. As of August 2024, Brady High School now has one as well. Brady was one of only two known schools west of Grand Island that didn’t have a chapter. Trevor Mann has the privilege of being...
Midwest Newsroom joins The Trust Project to make honest journalism easier to find
In a strong stance against the flood of disinformation causing division and doubt, The Midwest Newsroom has implemented the Trust Project’s "8 Trust Indicators" to help readers and viewers easily recognize trustworthy news. The NPR member station collaborative covering Iowa,...
Nebraska Medicaid Launches Prenatal Plus Program
On January 1, 2025, the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) implemented the Prenatal Plus Program. The Prenatal Plus Program supports Nebraska Medicaid-eligible pregnant mothers identified by their prenatal healthcare provider as being at risk for negative maternal...
Nebraska joins $47 million settlement against QOL Medical
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Thursday announced that Nebraska joined in on a settlement against a drug manufacturer. The settlement against QOL Medical resolves allegations that they tricked health care providers and a clinical laboratory to buy...
Lawmaker pitches state climate office to better respond to climate change
LINCOLN — Nebraska could leverage more federal funds and better coordinate its efforts to combat climate change by creating a dedicated office to focus on that area, a state legislative committee was told Thursday. State Sen. Ashlei Spivey, who represents northeast and...
Lawmakers hear testimony on measure to preempt government-imposed rent control
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Real estate representatives told state lawmakers Wednesday what they feel is coming: attempts by cities in Nebraska to control rent on private property. “It’s not made up that this is a boogeyman,” said Dennis Tierney of the Metro Omaha...
Bird flu detected in Nebraska backyard flocks; First 2025 cases in the state
The latest bird flu outbreak continues to spread as Nebraska officials have detected the first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the state in 2025.
Congress mulls healthcare funding cuts; officials warn of detrimental impact on Nebraska healthcare
This week the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) launched a statewide campaign encouraging lawmakers to stand up for rural communities and save health care within rural communities.
Calling all wine lovers: The 2025 Nebraska Wine Passport is here
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska’s wine scene is getting an upgrade in 2025 with a new Nebraska Wine Passport. The Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association announced the passport in a press release Thursday. It allows wine lovers to explore more than 30 wineries across the...
