'It's a smart idea to make this investment': Nebraska lawmakers hear bills to pay student teachers

Nebraska lawmakers are focusing on taking action to address the teacher shortage. There are an estimated 600 vacant K-12 teaching positions open across the state.This week, senators have heard proposals to increase base salaries, allow for education leave …

Nebraska State Patrol arrests 12 during DUI campaign for state girls basketball championships

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Patrol Troopers arrested 12 impaired drivers during the first weekend of the NSAA State Basketball tournaments. From Wednesday through Saturday troopers arrested 12 people for driving under the influence. They also …

They survived the jungle to seek asylum. Now Afghans in Nebraska fear deportation

NASRIN NAWA Flatwater Free Press As he trudged for days through the scorching jungle with about 20 other people following a nameless smuggler, Ashraf Safi felt a tinge of gratitude. “There were children with us who had to witness everything we saw,” the …

Nebraska author pays visit to Morton-James Public Library

Nebraska lawmakers again punt final choice between permanent daylight, standard time

LINCOLN — State lawmakers again punted Tuesday on making a final decision on how to end Nebraska’s twice-a-year changing of the clocks back and forth, leaving it up to one more debate. Lawmakers again advanced Legislative Bill 34, from State Sen. Megan …

Iowa breaks record for total tornadoes in 2024, Nebraska falls short of record

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - According to the National Weather Center, 2024 was a historic year for severe weather nationwide. Natural disasters cost the United States $368 billion in 2024 with 60% of these damages uninsured. Locally, Iowa has set a new tornado …

Nebraska State Patrol Superintendent to retire

LINCOLN, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen has announced the retirement of the Nebraska State Patrol superintendent. Colonel John Bolduc plans to retire effective May 4 when he reaches the agency's mandatory retirement age of 60. Col. Bolduc has served as …

University of Nebraska hires Pat Stewart as Husker football GM

LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska has appointed Pat Stewart as the General Manager for its Husker football program. Stewart joins Coach Matt Rhule’s team after serving as the director of pro personnel for the New England Patriots over the past two …

Nebraska State Patrol looking to add more troopers.

The Nebraska State Patrol is looking to increase their forces. A new class is set to begin this summer with graduation scheduled for Dec. 19. NSP says the class will be a 24-week program that will take participants through life like scenarios. People that …

Senator Jacobson pushes Railroad Safety Bill in Nebraska Legislature

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the Nebraska Legislature nearly halfway through its 90 day session, many senators are introducing bills to hopefully get them out of committee. One of those bills focuses on amplifying safety provisions on one of the nation …