Delta 8, Kratom come under scrutiny as state lawmakers mull bans, regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Delta 8 is back in the crosshairs of Nebraska’s top lawyer. “Currently today, we have kids, families and others being poisoned,” Attorney General Mike Hilgers said. Hilgers has been railing against synthetic cannabinoid products since last year, when he...
This Picturesque State Park In Nebraska Is So Hidden, It’s Almost Forgotten
Nestled in the heart of Nebraska’s Sandhills, Smith Falls State Park is a hidden oasis that’ll make you wonder if you’ve stumbled into a secret garden. It’s time to trade your corn maze for a waterfall haze!. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather ’round for...
Nebraska bill proposes passing along red-light camera fees to violators
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two years ago, someone ran a red light and hit Emily Walker at the intersection of 24th and Douglas streets. “I ran into the building, Lutheran family services — the side of this building,” Walker told First Alert 6. The accident left her with...
Parents deserve the right to choose what’s best for their children
Every parent wants their child to succeed. That looks different for every student — whether it’s academic excellence, social growth or emotional well-being. But ultimately it’s about helping each child reach their full potential. When a child struggles in school — whether...
KPS student named finalist in statewide essay contest
KEARNEY, Neb. (Press Release) - Janae Watts, a fifth-grade student at Windy Hills Elementary, has been named a finalist in the Nebraska Mothers Association 5th Grade Essay Contest, hosted by American Mothers, Inc.® The annual contest, titled “What My Mother Means to Me,”...
Nebraska Volleyball coach John Cook announces retirement
Four-time national champion Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach John Cook, who has won more matches than any Division I volleyball coach this century, announced his retirement on Wednesday. “I’ve been here for 25 years. That’s a long time to do something. It’s been a great run,”...
Nebraska Farm Bureau Plays Pivotal Role in Shaping National Agriculture Policy at the 106th...
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Elected delegates from the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation (NEFB) took part in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual policy session at the 106th AFBF Convention in San Antonio, TX. Just under 400 delegates from state Farm Bureaus gathered...
Nebraska Joins in Settling Kickback Allegations against Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined the United States, 37 other States, and Puerto Rico in settling kickback allegations against Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., owned by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Inc. Pfizer, on behalf of...
Husker volleyball coach John Cook retires; Dani Busboom Kelly will succeed him
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook announced his retirement on Wednesday. He coached at Nebraska for 25 years and won four national championships. “It’s been a great run,” he said in a press release. “I want to thank my family for their support, and I...
Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, new Medicaid reimbursements take effect
Testifiers who supported the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program after its hearing, from left: Marion Miner of the Nebraska Catholic Conference, Sara Howard of First Five Nebraska, Sarah Maresh of Nebraska Appleseed, Dr. Ann Anderson Barry of the Nebraska Perinatal Quality...