Nebraska sues Colorado over water: The state filed suit in the U.S. Supreme Court to enforce the 1923 South Platte River Compact and secure progress on the Perkins County Canal — find out.
Running government like a business: Gov. Jim Pillen signed four new efficiency bills and has asked state agencies to cut 10% of general fund spending—aiming for $500 million in reductions — learn what it could mean for Nebraskans.
Hidden trackers in Nebraska car: A Nebraska woman discovered four magnetic tracking devices under her vehicle, exposing how state stalking laws don’t prohibit nonconsensual digital surveillance — find out what lawmakers must address.
Hunger fuels new advocates: Nebraska Appleseed’s Food Access Community Advocates Cohort trains food‐insecure Nebraskans over nine months in policy advocacy, community organizing, and storytelling to shape hunger solutions. Applications open Friday — find out how to apply.
Historic tribal cannabis legalization: By adopting Title 51 on Tuesday, the Omaha Tribe created Nebraska’s first regulated adult-use and medical cannabis market on reservation land with past offenses expunged — find out when sales could begin in early 2026.
Grain Weevil ramps up production: Nebraska startup Grain Weevil, fresh off a viral prototype reveal at Ag Tech Connect, has deployed 66 grain-management robots and will roll out 100 more by September—including a new bin-sweeping model to replace farm brooms — find out how it’s revolutionizing ag tech.
Other Nebraska headlines this week
- WWII POW’s remains return to Plymouth, Nebraska
- Nebraska center fills attorney gap, aids children
- Nebraska ag land values drop 2%
- Sandhills family ranch blossoms into thriving vineyard
- Kishla Askins enters Nebraska US House race
- Tar spot infects Nebraska corn crops
- Runza’s returns to UNL in new location
- Niobrara event explores Nebraska’s fossil heritage
