Nebraska Representative introduces bill to bolster National Weather Service staffing

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by District One Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), introduced the Weather Workforce Improvement Act on Friday. The bill aims to reinforce the public safety mission of the National Weather Service (NWS) by granting it …

Tyrese Haliburton Nearly Chose Nebraska—Now He’s an NBA Finals Hero

Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the fourth quarter in game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. / Kyle Terada- …

Mentoring and literacy with Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska's Teen

Nebraska Bill Banning Most Hemp Products Stalled Until 2026

“Why do we have to act as if we’re the moral compass for the state? We’re senators. We’re not people’s parents,” said State Senator Terrell McKinney, who just became my new fave senator (don’t hold me to that, I don’t know anything else about him).  The …

Nebraska, Florida Leading the Charge for Two-Way Star Kamauri Whitfield

Kamauri Whitfield, a two-way star from Orlando, is drawing significant attention as he approaches about 30 scholarship offers before his junior year. After helping his high school team secure a 7-on-7 title, he received a key scholarship from Florida, …

Dairy industry in Nebraska poised for growth with support from state leaders and farmers

LINCOLN, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska State Dairy Association celebrated June as Nebraska Dairy Month, emphasizing the significant contributions of the dairy industry to the state's economy. Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly read a …

First night of Miss Nebraska lights up North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The first night of the Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska’s Teen competition kicked off with a dazzling showcase of talent, poise, and personality as delegates from across the state took the stage. From energetic dance numbers to …

Mentoring and literacy with Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska’s Teen

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Although a big part of competition week for Miss Nebraska is the glitz and glamour, it is also centered around community service. This week, contestants spent their time performing community service and outreach programs. Miss …

Nebraska farmer says his crops need more sun, warmer temps

News Nebraska farmer says his crops need more sun, warmer temps A northeast Nebraska dairy farmer says his crops could use warmer weather and more moisture Doug Timme of Wayne tells Brownfield it was a quick planting season for many farmers in his area. “I …

19 critical-access hospitals band together to launch Nebraska High Value Network

“Through the CIN, we can demonstrate to insurers the great care that we are delivering, so we can expand value-based arrangements that benefit patients, insurers, medical providers and hospitals alike,” said Jared Kramer, MD, a physician for Howard County …