Central Nebraska’s Hidden Gem City Offers Incredible Entertainment And Miles Of Shopping
Travelers who aren't curious about visiting Nebraska are missing out on some incredible hidden gems. Across the state, you can explore destinations like the underrated city of Kearney and the bizarre Carhenge roadside attraction. Around an hour and a half from the capital city...
Nebraska tech prodigy reportedly joins Elon Musk’s DOGE project
LINCOLN, Neb. — A tech whiz from Nebraska may be part of Elon Musk’s controversial effort to make government more efficient. DOGE has been a lighting rod, earning praise and scorn and a young man from Nebraska is reportedly part of the team. Wired Magazine reports Musk has...
NDEE study examines nitrate concentration in Nebraska groundwater
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In recent years, research has shown that Nebraska is dealing with nitrates, an invisible chemical that can cause negative health effects, in its groundwater. For 86% of Nebraskans, groundwater is their primary source of drinking water. When nitrates,...
Chilly temperatures in store for Tuesday before a brief warm up of 40s
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A cooler temperature trend coming up across Greater Nebraska with temperatures in the 30s and 40s for the first week of February. Monday we saw mostly sunny skies with highs near 28. Tuesday mostly cloudy skies with highs near 29 and a chance of...
It got cold again, but it is closer to normal
It’s going to be quite a bit colder Tuesday morning than we’ve been in a while. However, it’ll be very close to normal!. After starting the day in the teens, we’ll try to warm up, but won’t quite make it. We’ll be a few degrees shy of the normal high of 37.
Nebraska lawmakers hear debate over bill addressing children social media use, personal data
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - On Monday, lawmakers heard testimony on state Sen. Carolyn Bosn’s LB504. It would prohibit social media platforms from using the personal data they gather on users younger than 18 for targeted advertising. It would also require tools for parents to be...
Lawmakers to discuss bill dealing with federal drug program
Rural hospitals are struggling financially, and lawmakers, along with the Nebraska Hospital Association, are pushing for bills to secure more funding.
Education Committee hears proposal to combat antisemitism
The Education Committee heard testimony Monday afternoon on a proposal by Sen. Brian Hardin that he said would combat antisemitism. The proposal would require schools and colleges to adopt policies and training on antisemitism. It uses the International Holocaust Remembrance...
Hearing held on bill that would amend paid sick leave law
A hearing was held on Monday to discuss a LB698, a bill introduced by Sen. Paul Strommen that would make modifications to the mandatory paid sick leave law that 75% of Nebraskans voted in favor of last November. The changes would include increasing the minimum number of...
State senators consider bill to hold social media companies accountable for addiction
State senators in the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee considered on Monday a proposal to limit the addictive design features of social media apps for minors. Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced LB504, also known as the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, at the request...
