I generally hate me a sequel. But this is almost lab-created to get me going: An Election sequel will "expand beyond the world of school politics into the larger Omaha political universe." Put It In My Veins flatwaterfreepress.org/a-very-very-om…

Nebraska's largest public power district, NPPD, just bought 200 rural Lancaster county acres. The price? $25,000 an acre. The seller? NPPD's very own chief ethics officer. Great piece by Destiny Herbers. flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraska-publi…

The Nebraska Public Power District just bought land for $5 million, double the appraisal. They bought it from two of their own executives, including a person whose job title is chief ethics officer. An important story from Flatwater Free Press Destiny Herbers. flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraska-publi…

State law allows kids to transfer school districts. But when kids with disabilities apply, they tend to face rejection. 40 districts rejected every such applicant, even while approving others. One senator: “That’s discrimination, plain and simple.” flatwaterfreepress.org/shot-down-at-e…

We don't do much breaking news Flatwater Free Press. Today's immigration raids forced our hand. Here's what we know. flatwaterfreepress.org/ice-raids-hit-…

I’m thrilled for the Open Range, a game‑changing organization for Nebraska’s startup ecosystem. Open Range is here to open the ecosystem by amplifying, activating, and increasing access to the incredible work already happening here! siliconprairienews.com/2025/06/open-r…

I'm headed to #ire25, where I can't wait to learn from the best in the biz, see old friends and make new ones. Conveniently, we're hiring for an investigative editor. Sound interesting? Let's talk. [email protected] nebraskajournalismtrust.org/jobs/investiga…

What a wild situation.

New at FFP: Nebraska is one of the worst states in the country for Black maternal and infant health. Momentum is building to change that, but new federal policies could threaten that work. 🔗 buff.ly/5vfgZBR

Black mothers and babies disproportionately face worse health outcomes in Nebraska. But experts see a real opportunity for the state to eliminate those gaps in outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/5vfgZBR

Among the reasons I felt good moving back home was Maha music festival. It's great. Pitch perfect. Then it blew up. The rumor mill went wild. Now it's back. Why? Tim McMahon, who has covered this stuff since I was in middle school, got the story. flatwaterfreepress.org/the-rise-fall-…

Our first big party in Omaha will feature some killer speakers (Mayor Ewing! The NYT's Dean Baquet!), entertainment and food from people who have been featured in Flatwater coverage, and a dang good time. This thing sells out every year. See you there!

Let's gooooo

Hey Mary Jo Pitzl, if the rumors are true and you're gonna be free on Sept. 17, we'd love to have you back in the motherland for the best damn journalism party in the world: flatwaterfreepress.org/events/flatwat…

Nebraska has the lowest rate of overdose deaths in the country. One problem: the data behind that stat is probably wrong. That's because county attorneys decide who gets autopsied. Often, they just... don't. 25 counties reported *zero* ODs over a five year period.

At a hearing Wednesday, a judge asked a DHHS compliance administrator if she understood it can be a crime for the youth to touch staff inappropriately. “I would have to say no,” she replied.