Nebraska lawmakers pass bill restricting abortion, gender-affirming care for trans minors Saturday, May 20 by ABC News(LINCOLN, Neb.) -- Nebraska lawmakers voted on Friday to restrict abortion access after 12 weeks and to ban gender affirming care for trans youth.The bill, passed by the Nebraska legislature in a 33-15 vote, will head over to Republican Gov. Jim Pillen's desk, where it... Read More.
Two Nebraska men allegedly killed bald eagle, planned to eat it: Officials Thursday, March 2 by ABC News(STANTON COUNTY, Neb.) -- A Nebraska Sheriff's office cited two men for allegedly hunting a bald eagle with the intention of cooking and eating the national bird.The Stanton County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at the Wood... Read More.
Deep-red Nebraska joins liberal states in adopting $15 minimum wage Thursday, November 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nebraska is projected to approve a $15 minimum wage for workers amid a nationwide push for wage hikes that has predominantly taken hold in liberal states like New York, California and Illinois.The referendum, called Initiative Measure 433, garnered support from 59%... Read More.
Child dies from suspected case of brain-eating amoeba in Nebraska, the state’s first Friday, August 19 by ABC News(OMAHA, Neb.) -- A child in Nebraska is suspected to have died from a rare case of brain-eating amoeba, health officials said Wednesday.If confirmed, it will be the first known death from Naegleria fowleri in the state's history, according to the Nebraska Department of... Read More.
Nebraska mother, daughter charged for illegal abortion after police obtain Facebook messages Thursday, August 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Nebraska mother and teenage daughter are facing criminal charges after the teen allegedly got an illegal abortion and police say the two buried the fetus.While the abortion allegedly occurred before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to abortion,... Read More.
Nebraska governor will not call special session to discuss 12-week abortion ban Tuesday, August 9 by ABC News(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday he will not call a special session to discuss stricter abortion laws because there is a lack of votes for the proposed legislation.Currently, the Cornhusker State bans abortion after 20 weeks. However, Republicans in the state... Read More.
Arrest made after four people found dead in reports of explosion, fires at Nebraska homes Friday, August 5 by ABC News(LAUREL, Neb.) -- Foul play is suspected after four people were found dead at multiple homes in a small Nebraska town Thursday morning following reports of an explosion and fires, authorities said.A suspect is in custody, Nebraska State Patrol announced Friday morning. More details... Read More.
4 people found dead after reports of explosion, fires at Nebraska homes Thursday, August 4 by ABC News(LAURAL, Neb.) -- Foul play is suspected after four people were found dead at multiple homes in a small Nebraska town Thursday morning following reports of an explosion and fires, authorities said.A suspect in the case is at large, Nebraska State Patrol Superintendent Col.... Read More.
Mixed results for Trump-endorsed candidates in Nebraska, West Virginia Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Of the numerous primary races held Tuesday, two resonated beyond state politics: the Republican gubernatorial primary in Nebraska and the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary in West Virginia -- two races that together offered mixed messages about the power of an... Read More.
Nebraska, West Virginia primaries highlight GOP divisions over Trump and the ‘big lie’ Tuesday, May 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Of the numerous primary races being held Tuesday, two resonate beyond state politics: The Republican gubernatorial primary in Nebraska and the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary in West Virginia.After former President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates won in the Ohio and Indiana... Read More.
