For details of the "Global Guardian" exercise that was being conducted by the US Strategic Command on the morning of 9/11, check out the excellent documentary, "Stratcom 9/11: a Different Doomsday" - nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-medi… Nebraska Public Media News Bill Kelly/Nebraska Public Media

Kassidy and I are out in Elkhorn covering the impacts of last week's tornados -- so far hearing lots of stories of resilience and a community coming together.

"The tornado was catching her and I had to make a decision whether I jump into the pickup and try to go down there and grab her or whether to sit there and pray that she made it up the hill. I made the decision that I was going to pray."nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Election commissioners say Nebraska's voter ID mandate is going smoothly at polls, with only minor issues reported. From Bill Kelly/Nebraska Public Media: nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga (she/her) Kansas News Service Carla grant leo winterer Harvest Public Media 🧵6/7 After Tuesday's election, for the first time in Nebraska history, voters will have to show photo identification at the polls. By Bill Kelly/Nebraska Public Media Nebraska Public Media News nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Recently, we were part of a listening session where journalists from Nebraska Public Media News, Flatwater Free Press, Lincoln Journal Star & 10/11 News had a conversation with people from Lincoln & surrounding areas about the stories that they felt were important to their communities.

Organizers with Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (@NebraskaMJ) say they need 15,000 additional supporters to sign their petition for the issue to be on the November ballot. From Bill Kelly/Nebraska Public Media: nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Lauren & Matthew were overjoyed when they learned she was pregnant with their 2nd son They'd dreamed of pushing a double stroller around the zoo and seeing their sons play together Complications arose at 12 weeks, when Nebraska's abortion ban kicks in. tinyurl.com/yc2xddtp

The numbers on how many people have requested that their signatures be removed from ballot initiatives, from the Secretary of State:

Reading between the lines, it would appear Sen. Slama has her enthusiasm for Governor Jim Pillen's property tax plan well under control.

I’m here at this month’s Racing and Gaming Commission meeting. In a few items down the agenda, the commission will discuss approval for a racetrack casino license transfer from Hastings to Ogallala. Nebraska Public Media News

#Nebraska Gov. Jim ⁦Governor Jim Pillen⁩ testifies for his tax plan at #NELeg Revenue Committee public hearing. You can watch live-streaming at nebraskapublicmedia.org

BREAKING: Legal Marijuana NOW party candidate Kerry Eddy has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race and endorsed independent @OsbornForSenate in his campaign against Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer. Story to come for Nebraska Public Media News.

As racing season expands, Nebraska looks to meet demand for horses | Bill Kelly/Nebraska Public Media Nebraska Public Media News nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Nebraska and Colorado have a long-standing rivalry on the football field that has many fans excited for Saturday. Aaron Bonderson provides a look back at the 126-year-old rivalry and what to expect from the game. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

The Omaha Supernovas announced the team will end its participation in the Pro Volleyball Federation after the 2025 season. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

On the creation of NOAA & EPA under his signature: “Congress, the Administration and the public all share a profound commitment to the rescue of our natural environment, and the preservation of the Earth as a place both habitable by and hospitable to man.” —Richard Nixon 1970

The first episode of our new #Nebraska history #podcast drops May 1st. Get a taste in the trailer just posted! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/onc…

A graveyard lies below Mahoney State Park's observation tower. These brown pits used to be soaring, hardy bur oaks, which are some of the most common native trees in Nebraska. What's taking out so many along the eastern side of the state? Story tomorrow.

In Cedar County District Court this morning, Carrie Jones will be sentenced for first-degree murder, evidence tampering and being an accessory in connection to a quadruple homicide in Laurel on Aug. 4, 2022.