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Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 27, include: medical marijuana advocates voiced frustration with commissioners overseeing new regulations, bill before lawmakers would make it felony for officers to sexually assault minors between 16 and 18, mother of one of two girls killed in last year's Fremont plant explosion has filed a negligence lawsuit as federal investigations continue, Omaha-area organizations will receive nearly $3 million in federal grants to support youth homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, Boyd County supervisors will appoint a new sheriff after sheriff and staff resigned, Liz Sowers has been named first head coach of Nebraska women's flag football ahead of 2028 debut.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 26, include: Jacy Todd was convicted of 23 counts of official misconduct and one count of making a false statement under oath for illegally signing off on medical marijuana petition signatures, lawmakers introduce bill aimed at keeping Union Pacific based in Omaha as it seeks to acquire Norfolk Southern, Sen. Jane Raybould proposes requiring governor's office to negotiate in good faith with Nebraska tribes on tax compacts, bill seeks to change Nebraska Hall of Fame rules to allow consideration of former Husker coach Tom Osborne, Kearney voters will decide whether to create Good Life District to fund business and tourism development.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 25, include: Nebraska lawmakers gave first-round approval to bill restricting most guns at state capitol, legislative committee advanced bill granting doctors immunity for recommending medical marijuana though members doubt it will survive full vote, advocates urged lawmakers to require insurance coverage for eating disorder treatment as insurers warn of higher costs, State Board of Education halted learning community plan for Omaha-area districts, farmers report longer waits for USDA services following staff cuts last year.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 24, include: Nebraska Legislature spent second day debating Capitol security, lawmakers debated increasing workers compensation benefits from about two-thirds to 80% of regular pay, railroad bridge in west Lincoln collapsed after fire, fruit and vegetable growers face at least another month of waiting for $1 billion in USDA assistance, former Omaha Maverick Jake Guentzel helped Team USA defeat Canada 2-1 for Olympic gold.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 23, include: Nebraska's congressional delegation reacted after U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, State Board of Education will vote on community achievement plan tied to $8.7 million in state aid for Omaha-area districts, Nebraska nonprofit turns to online resale to help fund its services, lawmakers consider bills expanding access to juvenile counsel and limiting shackling of youth in court, debate continues over installing metal detectors and restricting firearms at State Capitol.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 20, include: school districts across the country began replacing snow days with remote learning after COVID, Nebraska football opens spring practices, Omaha Public Schools officials say they can offset $50 million loss in state aid but will rely more heavily on taxpayers, lawmakers debate bill granting doctors immunity when recommending medical marijuana after voters approved it in 2024, proposal would require legislative approval of University of Nebraska's plan to take over Nebraska Medicine, former Nebraska first lady Susanne Shore announces run for University of Nebraska regent in District 4.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 19, include: Legislature continued debate on increasing penalties for trafficking fentanyl, bill would make camping in public a misdemeanor and withhold state funds from subdivisions that fail to enforce, former Sen. Ben Sasse shares update on his battle with pancreatic cancer, judge rules Omaha's rescinded gun ban challenge moot but allows ghost gun and bump stock ordinances to stand, Sheldon Museum of Art marks day of remembrance for children of Genoa U.S. Indian Industrial School, much of Nebraska faces dry conditions and possible winter weather impacts, proposal would require faster decisions on sports complex tax incentive applications.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 18, include: new technology is reshaping policing in Omaha as police department expands operations center and high-tech drone program, lawmakers consider LB966 to provide free school meals for reduced-price students, Visit Nebraska awards more than $800,000 in tourism grants, ranchers back higher livestock brand inspection fee caps, education committee hears immigration warrant requirement bill, Nebraska and Creighton players invited to national volleyball training program.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 17, include: National Weather Service issued particularly dangerous situation red flag warning and fire risk for parts of Nebraska, six House Republicans join Democrats in symbolic vote to roll back tariffs on Canada, Loup City teacher and student prepare for Young People's Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Nebraska men's basketball faces Iowa in Iowa City Tuesday night, Omaha's Valentine's Day weekend snow sculpting contest crowns winners despite 60-degree weather.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 16, include: billion-dollar opportunity to invest in rural health, record warmth is deepening drought and shrinking snowpack, online sports wagering petitions have been cleared for circulation, Omaha Police Officers Association warns of staffing shortage, Federal Reserve officials say financial stress is gradually building for Nebraska crop farmers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln marks Charter Day amid campus changes, two North Omaha leaders were honored during Black History Month celebration.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 13, include: Nebraska Legislature's Executive Board formally reprimanded Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh for taking down 250th birthday celebration photos at Capitol, Reading League is launching Nebraska chapter aimed at helping teachers implement evidence-based literacy instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln raised $3.6 million during its 24-hour "Glow Big Red" fundraiser.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 12, include: Secretary of State Bob Evnen plans to hand over sensitive voter data to U.S. Department of Justice, Democrat Jocelyn Brasher announces run for attorney general, Lincoln Public Schools faces backlash over LGBTQ student advocacy job posting, Shelby-Rising City Schools closes due to widespread illness, biofuel leaders eye shipping industry as potential growth market, Husker Athletics restores traditional spring football game.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 11, include: Gov. Jim Pillen announces partnership with Turning Point USA to create high school chapters statewide, proposed budget changes could shift youth populations at Nebraska's Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers, lawmakers consider new specialty license plates, Lied Center for Performing Arts begins major renovation and expansion project, OSHA fines Horizon Biofuels nearly $148,000 after deadly explosion in Fremont, Nebraska cattle groups push back on expanded imports of Argentine beef, proposed federal Clean Water Act revision draws mixed reaction from farm and conservation groups.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 10, include: University of Nebraska announces new AI Institute after system task force recommended campus-specific focuses ranging from health care to agriculture and rural enterprise, Gov. Jim Pillen defends $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract amid claims administration obstructed state audit, Common Cause plans to appeal ruling allowing Nebraska voter data to be shared with U.S. Department of Justice, No. 13 Purdue visits No. 7 Nebraska as men's basketball season enters final stretch.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 7, include: bill aimed at combating antisemitism at schools and colleges was pulled after sponsor was accused of making sexually suggestive remark toward another senator, Nebraska casinos continue to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars as gambling addiction concerns grow, State Board of Education again postponed vote on learning plan for 11 Omaha-area school districts, Board of Regents approved Katherine Ankerson as interim chancellor of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, new federal dietary guidelines now endorse whole-fat dairy products, grasshopper species has reappeared in Nebraska after more than 120 years.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 6, include: State Auditor Mike Foley has turned over documents to law enforcement tied to $2.5 million no-bid contract awarded to consultant connected to Gov. Jim Pillen, state senators consider dedicating secure parking spaces near Capitol citing safety concerns, Lincoln proposes zoning changes to allow more accessory dwelling units citywide, flood watch issued for parts of eastern Nebraska due to rapid warming and ice jam risks, residents are encouraged to help track light pollution through Globe At Night project.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 5, include: two online sports gambling petitions remain uncertified after submission as state officials continue reviewing signatures and paperwork, Nebraska reports first pediatric flu death of season as cases rise again statewide, small business owners push back against proposal to expand sales taxes on services, Fremont police issue citations after student was injured during school demonstration, Nebraska Athletics plans to add more than 150 scholarships over next three years, international artists say rising visa costs and fears at U.S. entry points are keeping them out of Midwest.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 4, include: Nebraska manufacturers report higher costs after President Trump's 2025 tariffs took effect, federal and state officials criticize UNL student government proposal calling for divestment from weapons manufacturers tied to Israel, seven candidates enter race for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District as Democrats target potential flip, Gov. Jim Pillen appoints former Husker Joel Makovicka to University of Nebraska Board of Regents, Nebraska Game and Parks tracks spike in suspected avian flu cases among wild birds, U.S. Drought Monitor team adds NASA scientists to author group.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 3, include: lawmakers heard testimony on bill calling for increased security at Nebraska Capitol, some of biggest infrastructure projects tied to Omaha's streetcar will be underway in next several months, chair of Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission resigned Monday, bill to boost school equalization aid and lower property taxes drew both support and concern at legislative hearing, state budget officials pushed back on concerns about projected shortfall during public hearing, federal lawmakers left E-15 language out of recent budget bill, Nebraska Public Media announced plans to acquire an Omaha FM station, Husker men's basketball slipped to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 after two losses.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 2, include: Tyson beef plant closure in Lexington drove Nebraska unemployment claims to highest level in five years, University of Nebraska at Omaha cut $1.9 million from budget without eliminating academic programs, OSHA cited Fremont wood processor Horizon Biofuels following deadly explosion at plant last summer, bill addressing antisemitism policies in Nebraska schools and universities won unanimous first-round approval, lawmakers debated proposal to raise Nebraska's minimum marriage age to 18, Nebraska men's basketball suffered second loss of season falling at home to Illinois.