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Stay up-to-date with daily NET Radio news and features on a wide variety of topics that affect Lincoln, Omaha, and all of Nebraska. Updated weekdays.
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NU fans share their hopes for the future, reminisce the Cook era
22/08/2025 Duración: 04minNebraska volleyball fans are chomping at the bit to see their beloved Huskers under new leadership. When the Cornhuskers face off with Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. Central Friday, it will be head coach Dani Busboom Kelly’s first match leading the program.
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Menstrual product pilot rolling out in schools across Nebraska
21/08/2025 Duración: 41sSeveral Nebraska schools will test out a menstrual product pilot program this school year. The Education Service Unit Coordinating Council will lead the pilot, helping schools provide access to pads and tampons for students while also collecting data on the program.
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Creighton VB coach Brian Rosen feeling at ease with new job
20/08/2025 Duración: 04minThe Brian Rosen era will be introduced to Crieghton volleyball fans starting Saturday against defending national champions Penn State. Nebraska Public Media’s Aaron Bonderson sat down with the new head coach about taking over for the all-time wins leader at Creighton, Kirsten Bernthal Booth.
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1/2 lb. hot dog and many beers headed to Memorial Stadium
20/08/2025 Duración: 01minAt least eight different beers and two brands of hard seltzer will be sold at Memorial Stadium starting around 6:30 p.m. Central Time on Sept. 6, for the football home opener against Akron. Hundreds of thousands of tallboys will be brought to the stadium each week.
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Ricketts hears from Broken Bow officials on agricultural trade
20/08/2025 Duración: 57sNebraska’s federal delegation has been busy throughout the August recess sharing the benefits of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in their home state. Sen. Pete Ricketts kept the trend going on Wednesday at a roundtable with farmers, ranchers and local officials in Broken Bow. Ricketts said he covered a variety of topics including biofuel expansion, firefighting coordination and mental health needs at the meeting, which was closed to the media. The senator said no one directly mentioned tariffs in the discussion, but he highlighted the Trump administration’s commitment to finding new trading partners, including the United Kingdom and India. He also said he heard from public power officials about the importance of legislation
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UNO, MCC aim to make transferring credits easier
20/08/2025 Duración: 43sThe University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College announced a new initiative to make it easier for students to transfer between the two institutions. Those involved will start with looking at areas the two colleges can streamline, like academics and financial aid.
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Pillen visits McCook to announce state partnership with ICE
20/08/2025 Duración: 01minThe governor said the facility would house minimal to low-risk detainees for between five and fifty days until they are able to see a judge. In two other immigration-related announcements also made Tuesday, state officials said that approximately 20 Army National Guard soldiers will provide support for Nebraska-based ICE enforcement, and that the State is empowering Nebraska State Patrol troopers to arrest people suspected of immigration violations.
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Dani Busboom Kelly wants a fearless team heading into year one
19/08/2025 Duración: 04minGame one of the Dani Busboom Kelly era is just two days away. The 2025 Cornhusker volleyball team will start the season ranked number-one in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Ahead of Friday’s season opener, Nebraska Public Media play-by-play voice Larry Punteney spoke with the new head coach about returning to her alma mater with a fearless, player-led mentality.
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Bacon urges Trump to have "moral clarity" on Russia-Ukraine war
18/08/2025 Duración: 01minBacon says he wants to see a peace deal allow Ukraine to join NATO (NAY-toe) and not place any limit on the size of Ukraine’s military. Bacon has also cosponsored legislation that would impose sanctions on Russia and other countries buying its imports. Republican majority leaders in the House and Senate have said they want to wait for Trump’s approval before moving forward. But Bacon says he would consider using a discharge petition to bring it to the floor for a vote if a peace deal appears unjust.
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Nebraska lawmaker takes first step toward expanding train travel
18/08/2025 Duración: 01minA state senator is traveling throughout Nebraska to find out what residents think about potentially expanding passenger trains.
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You can catch waves even if you're far from the ocean
18/08/2025 Duración: 03minMost people think of California for surfing. But surfers can be found from Wisconsin to Texas on lakes, rivers and even man-made water parks.
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School leaders say staffing shortage looks better this year
17/08/2025 Duración: 05minSchool officials in various parts of Nebraska say this year seemed easier than previous years to staff. Nebraska Public Media News spoke with several district leaders to hear how staffing levels are headed into the school year.
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Sustainable aviation fuel could provide new use for crops
15/08/2025 Duración: 01minAs Nebraska’s row crop production continues to grow, farmers are looking for new markets for their corn and soybeans. Jet fuel made from biomass could be the answer they are looking for. At Friday’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Conference in Ashland, political and business leaders alike said the state is well-positioned to become a major player in the burgeoning industry. Jacki Fee, a biofuels specialist with Cargill, explained why.
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Autism services expand west of Omaha to address resource gap
15/08/2025 Duración: 01minApplied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy offers resources to children with autism and to their families. One effort hopes to expand this support during a time of Medicaid cuts and geographic lack of access.
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Elkhorn elementary schools open despite ongoing construction
15/08/2025 Duración: 01minHundreds of Elkhorn elementary students returned from summer break this week to find their new schools still under construction.
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Two regents vote no for NU President performance-based pay
14/08/2025 Duración: 49sUniversity of Nebraska regents approved NU President Jeffrey Gold’s performance-based merit pay at their meeting Thursday, with two voting no, citing concerns with budget cuts. Gold’s contract outlines that he can receive up to 15% in performance-based merit pay each year if he meets certain metrics. He received almost 98% on his performance review, meaning he should receive the full additional pay.
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Gov. Pillen touts Nebraska's bioeconomy at Governor's Summit
14/08/2025 Duración: 56sSeveral hundred state leaders in agriculture and manufacturing gathered in Kearney today/Thursday to discuss how to develop Nebraska’s economy. Gov. Jim Pillen touted the potential for Nebraska to grow its bioeconomy through investments in ethanol, sustainable aviation fuel and plastic products made from corn. Thursday morning, Husker football head coach Matt Rhule addressed the summit with a message about dreaming big. The governor said he’s dreaming big too.
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Omaha doctors address shortage of mental health providers
14/08/2025 Duración: 04minTo address the substantial shortage of mental health providers in Nebraska, a pair of Omaha doctors came up with, what is believed to be, a first-of-its-kind project. Primary care and non-psychiatric specialists are trained to provide early mental health treatment in places where patients and the public already come for care. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson talked with Clarkson Regional Health Services CEO Dr. Bill Lydiatt, a co-founder of the Bridges to Mental Health Workforce Expansion Project, to find out why it’s so groundbreaking.
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Smarter outdoor lighting can help bring the stars back
13/08/2025 Duración: 04minAmericans are losing their starry views to light pollution. But some communities are make lighting decisions to help preserve night skies – while benefiting wildlife and human health.
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Omaha Metro Transit premiers new on-demand ride share service
12/08/2025 Duración: 01minOmaha’s Metro Transit has premiered a new micro transit program called Metro Flex. The goal of Metro Flex is to fill gaps in-between areas where it is difficult to have regular and fixed public transportation.