New school finance commission approved with hopes for long-term Nebraska property tax reform

LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers greenlit a long-term commission Friday to review how the state funds its K-12 schools, a step that could lead to future property tax relief after the latest efforts fell short this year. Legislative Bill 303, from State Sen. …

Exploring Affordable Cell Plans For Nebraska's Senior Citizens

With the rising cost of living, Nebraska's senior citizens may struggle to find affordable and dependable cell phone plans that allow them to stay connected without exceeding their budgets. Keeping in touch with family, friends, and essential services …

One of Nebraska's oldest trees has died

One of Nebraska's oldest trees, a bur oak estimated to be more than 380 years old, has died. The tree, known as the "Old Wolf Oak," is located at Ponca State Park in northeastern Nebraska along the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River.   In …

Nebraska tight end target Luke Sorensen to announce commitment June 20

A Nebraska tight end target has announced his commitment date. Tight end Luke Sorensen will announce his commitment on June 20. Sorensen plays tight end for Servite High School out of Anaheim, California. He will decide among three finalists in Nebraska, …

Nebraska state troopers arrest Arizona man, seize suspected drugs during traffic stop

Nebraska state troopers arrested an Arizona man after finding more than 20 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills and methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.A trooper stopped a Nissan Altima traveling eastbound near York on Friday afternoon, …

Nebraska Volleyball’s Harper Murray receives sweet bridesmaid proposal from brother Deric Murray’s fiancée

Nebraska volleyball player Harper Murray shared a personal update after receiving a sweet bridesmaid proposal from her brother Deric Murray’s fiancée, Jaeda Lynn. The couple got engaged in March this year. Harper comes from an athletic family. She has two …

Nebraska Bill to Ban Hemp THC Products Stalled Until Next Year

A Nebraska proposal to ban most hemp THC products has stalled after the bill’s main sponsor, state Sen. Kathleen Kauth (R), requested the bill be “passed over” Friday due to uncertain support for the proposal, the Nebraska Examiner reports. Legislative …

Nebraska Engineers Develop Self-Healing Muscle For Robots

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineering team is developing soft robotics and wearable systems that mimic the ability of human and plant skin to detect and self-heal injuries. Engineer Eric Markvicka, along with graduate students Ethan Krings and …

Recruiting Blitz: Blue-chip targets set for Nebraska OVs June 6-8

Nebraska-developed mindfulness program expands to Ghana

A transformative program designed to help educators use mindfulness and reflection in their daily work is expanding its global reach. Holly Hatton, associate professor of child, youth and family studies, is collaborating with researchers in Ghana to adapt …