Book highlights history of the Nebraska Ordnance Plant

WAHOO, Neb. (KOLN) - Many people might remember it as the Mead Ordnance Plant, but no matter what people called the Nebraska Ordnance Plant, it certainly played a big role in World War II. We caught up with Erin Hauser who is the curator at the Saunders …

Nebraska Commission on African American Affairs looks to present new opportunities

IT’S 402444. STOP. THE NEBRASKA COMMISSION ON AFRICAN AMERICAN AFFAIRS LOOKS TO MOVE FORWARD FROM PAST EXPERIENCES. BACK IN JANUARY, NEBRASKA STATE AUDITOR MIKE FOLEY LABELED THE COMMISSION AS, QUOTE, THE MOST TROUBLED AGENCY IN ALL OF STATE GOVERNMENT, …

Nebraska lawmakers advance two competing daylight saving-related bills

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - We fall back an hour to standard time in the fall, and spring forward to daylight saving time in the spring. State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha wants to make the time we’re on now year-round. “Most of us left the legislature here—not me— …

'Rare' Nebraska state statute you can use if liquor retailers are unkept

Empty liquor bottles scattered near 72nd and Pacific streets are spotlighting the rare state statute you can use to look after your neighborhood.You can file a complaint against a liquor license holder and allege violations of the Nebraska Liquor Control …

Nebraska lawmaker proposes expansion of Safe Haven Law

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska’s Safe Haven Law allows parents to legally surrender their baby. Last year, Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue’s bill expanded the law. Now, he wants to give parents facing the difficult decision another option to safely and …

State grant aims to boost childcare in rural Nebraska

KEARNEY, Neb. — Buffalo County Community Partners has been awarded a state grant to tackle childcare shortages in rural Nebraska. Governor Pillen announced on Monday that $600,000 in grant money from the Department of Economic Development will be …

Nebraska legislature advances daylight saving bills to next stage

Lincoln, NE — After years of stalled efforts, Nebraska is moving closer to a decision on daylight saving time. The state legislature has advanced two bills, LB34 and LB302, to their second enrollment and review following a second round of debate. Senator …

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A proposed school book database law moves forward in Nebraska statehouse

LINCOLN —  A bill requiring all public school districts to adopt a policy so parents can see what materials are in school libraries advanced with a vote Tuesday after a roughly 90-minute debate.  State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, who filed Legislative …

“Mat Drills” set tone for Nebraska newcomers

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska football team’s winter conditioning hits its intensity peak when players gather for “mat drills.” The workouts are strenuous, and for some of the Huskers' newcomers, surprising. “It was no joke,” offensive lineman …