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Everyone wants to clean up AltEn, the ethanol plant in southeast Nebraska that used pesticide-coated seed corn and produced tons of toxic waste. But there are different ideas of how to get there.

Everyone wants to clean up AltEn, the ethanol plant in southeast Nebraska that used pesticide-coated seed corn and produced tons of toxic waste. But there are different ideas of how to get there.

Jerry Pawlak has been playing music on the organ at College World Series games in Omaha for a decade. His musical skills are a fan favorite and often brings them to their feet.

Just as consumers turned to online shopping during the pandemic, many farmers started selling their products online over the past two years.

UNO’s Gina Ligon says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s leadership is like no leader that she’s seen to date. Ligon, the director of the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Education Center, made the comments Tuesday morning on NPR’s "On Point."

A Ukrainian man is watching the war in his home country from Lincoln. His wife and parents are hunkered down together as their neighbors take on the fight against Russia. Nebraska Public Media's Jackie Ourada spoke to Yuriy Fomin on what it's like watching the war from half a world away.

As the war rages on in Ukraine, a Nebraskan is traveling to war-stricken Europe to escort a Ukrainian woman to Germany. Nebraska Public Media News reporter William Padmore has more why that Lincoln man is helping in today’s Signature Story.

The blue and yellow glow of Nebraska’s Capitol is designed to show support toward Ukraine’s independence from Russia. Ukraine’s colors will be on display until Sunday, March 13th.

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry gives his insights on the situation in Ukraine. Nebraska Public Media News Reporter William Padmore spoke with him.

Filled with city council members, representatives from Lincoln Public Schools, the city’s police chief – and Afghan refugees, the main ballroom at Embassy suites was packed Saturday. More than 200 people gathered in downtown Lincoln over the weekend to welcome some of the state’s newest Nebraskans. The message from organizers was clear: We’re sorry you’re in this situation, but we’re here to help.

The pandemic introduced virtual options for the farm show. On the heels of declining numbers of farmers and technology improvements, some predict an eventual end to the in-person gatherings.

One of the main objections of those opposed to casinos in Nebraska has been the potential increase in the number of people becoming addicted to gambling. In today’s Nebraska Public Media News Signature Story, William Padmore examines the link between casinos and gambling addiction resources in the state

One of the main objections of those opposed to casinos in Nebraska has been the potential increase in the number of people becoming addicted to gambling. In today’s Nebraska Public Media News Signature Story, William Padmore examines the link between casinos and gambling addiction resources in the state

It’s a historic week for sports in Nebraska. For sixty-three years, high school boys have competed in the state wrestling championships. For the first time ever, girls will compete in wrestling at the same level. Even advocates of the sport under-estimated the demand. More than 700 young women joined teams all over the state. There is excitement and even emotion among wrestlers and coaches competing to be the first to reach the victor’s podium.

Trade, meatpacking, climate change and fertilizer prices. These are all topics U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack thinks about regularly. In this interview with Nebraska Public Media News, we ask Sec. Vilsack about all of those and how his Department of Agriculture plans to approach them.

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Police Chief Teresa Ewins reported the city's crime statistics for 2021 Thursday.

Maria Kendall took a break from her job as a cafe manager in 2020 when she decided to do some house hunting on the real estate website Zillow. She looked for a new home in Marshalltown, a city of about 28,000 in Iowa between Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.It’s where she lived for more than 20 years and where her own children grew up. Maria was ready for a new house with her boyfriend and the three children with special needs she fosters. As Maria swiped through real estate, she spotted her mom’s house for sale.She immediately called her sister Socorro “Coco” Ontiveros in California, who waswith their mom, Natalia Esteban. Maria asked in Spanish when their mom decided to sell the house. After a pause, Coco answered. “What are you talking about?” Coco said.Natalia had not decided to sell the house. Yet, there it was, listed for sale on a real estate website.“And if she wouldn't have seen it on Zillow, who knows?” says Larry Colton, Maria’s boyfriend.It turned out someone else took control of Natalia’s house throug

COVID relief money was supposed to be a lifeline for small towns recovering from the pandemic. Some found it a challenge to accept. Communities in Nebraska collectively turned down more than half a million dollars.

It has 77 students already signed up for its creative arts courses. 52 seniors and 25 juniors for the next school year have applied for the two-hour per day early career opportunity. LPS said it will choose 50 names at random for each grade.

Is it possible that COVID-19 cases in Nebraska have peaked? According to CDC data, COVID cases for the whole state are down nearly 12% since mid-January. UNMC’s Dr. James Lawler said that depends on what part of the state you’re asking about.