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Nebraska public school juniors, get ready: The 2026 ACT has fewer questions and more time – it's required for every junior this year.

• Transparency win: Auditor gains easier oversight of no-bid contracts via AM 3075 attached to LB 1048, passing 42-0 after probe into $2.5M DED deal;...

• UNK honors Hamiltons: Atrium in new Health Science Education Center II named for their $5M gift to rural health initiatives, addressing provider...

Momentum building in Nebraska's economy:

• Rural ripple effect: Tekamah's 'Walking Conference' (Apr 29-30) showcases entrepreneurship fueling...

Closure of a Nebraska meat plant is shifting politically disconnected young Latinos—who fueled Trump's victory—toward politics amid economic strain, potentially to unconventional paths.

Key updates for Lincoln High families:

• Prom set for April 18 – details available now.
• Seniors: Cap & gown orders open; important info released.
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Session timeline update as 109th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session nears end:

• Day 55: April 2 at 9am
• April 4 status: Adjourned until Tuesday, April...

• Historic shift: Lawmakers advanced a compromise bill allowing first living inductee like Husker coach Tom Osborne, backed by Gov. Pillen.
• Fixes...

Key upgrades for Capitol safety at high-profile hearings:

• Metal detectors and more security now standard for controversial sessions.
• Narrower...

Daniel Rosenthal, 68, former president turned consultant, faces theft by deception over $5,000 for personal company card use.

• $54k in charges:...

• Gunshots reported around 10:30 p.m. Thursday near Woods Park prompted LPD response.
• Officers found multiple fired casings in the parking lot and...

• Deep cuts and transfers reduced the $646M deficit to $38M, including $50M from Tobacco Fund and $152M from rainy day reserves (total $304M drawn...

Key updates on Nebraska's medical cannabis program:

• LB1235 approved 46-2 Wednesday, effective immediately; restructures Commission with $12,500...

Pinnacle Bank Arena buzzed with over 8,000 FFA members and guests celebrating Nebraska ag's future last week.

Key highlights:

• 948 state degrees...

Lincoln County commissioners' meeting in Newport drew an audience of two Wednesday – only for them to learn it was postponed to Friday. Chambers opened for public viewing, underscoring sparse rural engagement.

Key highlights from Concordia University Nebraska's Initiative:

• Grown nationwide: Reaches dozens of Lutheran schools across several states with...

Key updates on the Northeast High School case:

• Daniel Holmberg, 62, former LPS English Learner teacher, pleaded not guilty to four counts of...

Nebraska Crime Commission deputy director Erin Wasserburger took notes during a funding panel for Community-Based Juvenile Services Aid and...

Katelyn Nardi, negligent death suspect, returns to Lincoln County court this afternoon for a hearing on her first-degree reckless homicide charge. Key update for local public safety.

• Tragic loss: Lincoln couple's 8-month-old son suddenly died last month
• Police probe: Officers actively investigating the death
• Family anguish: Parents left without clear answers amid ongoing inquiry
  Stay vigilant on local public safety developments.