Some Nebraska lawmakers seek exemptions in voter-led paid sick leave law, as others protest
LINCOLN — After Nebraskans voted to require paid sick leave for eligible employees in November, two dozen state lawmakers are seeking to carve out exceptions, including for more of the state’s small businesses. Legislative Bill 698, introduced by State Sen. Paul Strommen of...
Tracking the potential for freezing drizzle midweek
Skies will remain mostly cloudy this evening and tonight. The wind does settle up overnight, and temperatures will be in the middle 10s by Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be another mostly cloudy day, but the wind will be fairly light with highs in the low 30s. While we are dry...
Nebraska seniors paying more for medical equipment under new law
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln medical equipment provider says a new law is hurting Nebraska seniors. Curt White, the owner of Nebraska Scooter Mart, said a bill passed last year is making it hard for the elderly to afford medical equipment. Legislative Bill 852 was...
Proposed Nebraska rare earth mine clears another hurdle
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A mining company that wants to extract a rare heat-resistant element from the ground under southeast Nebraska gave an update on the project Monday. NioCorp’s application for the Elk Creek Project is now in the second level of review by the U.S....
Nebraska team helping 31 communities prepare for future floods
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Today) - The 2019 flooding in Nebraska stands out for its ferocity, but it was part of a national two-decade trend of floods that are more widespread, longer lasting and more costly. Husker experts are working with communities and regional planners to...
Applications Sought for Next Nebraska Hall of Fame Inductee
LINCOLN — State officials have begun the process of choosing the next member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The commission that makes the selection called Friday for nominations to begin for the next inductee, who would join the hall in 2029. Sara Crook, who chairs the Nebraska...
As parts of Nebraska brace for a cold front, experts share tips on saving...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - While winter is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be the most expensive. Natural gas prices are up more than 45 percent over the last five years. However, a research team at ‘This Old House’ said despite a slight slowdown this year, average...
Hospital leaders emphasize 340B program’s importance ahead of LB168 hearing
Lincoln, NE — Hospital leaders are underscoring the critical role of the 340B program as a legislative hearing for LB168 approaches. This advocacy comes shortly after the release of a new roadmap aimed at strengthening rural health care, which includes efforts to protect the...
After a mild start to the month, February shows its true colors tomorrow
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - After a mild start to the month with 50s and 60s over the weekend, February shows its true colors today as temperatures were 30 to 40 degrees colder than yesterday evening behind a strong cold front that passed through earlier this morning. The blustery...
DHHS Division of Developmental Disabilities Division Hosting Virtual Sessions to Support Families
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is hosting virtual technical support sessions for Nebraska families. The support sessions provide families direct access to a DDD subject matter expert for questions related to...
