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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has pushed for Trump’s immigration crackdown. But report claims his own farms hired undocumented workers

At least 20 Pillen Family Farms locations allegedly employed undocumented workers

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A Nebraska city turned 2 million plastic bags into a road

South Sioux City, Nebraska, is testing plastic bag pavement on Foundry Road. Approximately two million shredded plastic bags were incorporated into the asphalt mixture. This innovative project aims to repurpose waste material into durable road infrastructure. The experimental pavement is currently carrying traffic under ordinary conditions. This initiative represents Nebraska's…

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Three states have changed election canvassing deadlines in 2026

Idaho, Nebraska, and Wisconsin passed laws this year to change deadlines related to compiling, reviewing, and certifying election results, a process called canvassing. The laws in Idaho and Nebraska will be in effect for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and the law in Wisconsin will be in effect for the…

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In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic road

Nebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. The project in South Sioux City blended recycled plastic with asphalt and reclaimed pavement. Researchers will track how the road handles traffic, cracking, moisture and Nebraska’s changing weather. The…

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College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 1

Fourteen teams are already out of contention for the playoff, with a handful taking losses to FCS programs and UMass knocking out Rutgers.

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US cracks down on H-1B wage manipulation in three states

USCIS has flagged three H-1B cases involving alleged job misclassification and understated requirements that could have resulted in lower wages. The cases in Vermont, Nebraska and Florida involved technology and engineering roles, with USCIS denying, revoking or prompting withdrawal of affected petitions.

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College Football Week 1 Takeaways: LSU Rolls Past Clemson, Michigan Stuns Western Michigan on Hail Mary

Oregon survived a scare from Boise State, while Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama rolled. Here are the keys to Saturday’s slate.

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Nebraska Records Its First West Nile Death of the Season as State Mosquito Activity Turns Very High

Lancaster County reported Nebraska's first West Nile death of the season, an adult in their 60s, with seven local cases and four hospitalizations.

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Voters in seven states are deciding on 13 property tax measures this year

Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, Brew.

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Johnny Carson quietly left $156.5 million to his foundation after his 2005 death; by 2026, it was still funding Nebraska scholarships, arts and humanities

Years after his passing, Johnny Carson's foundation disclosed a remarkable $156.5 million bequest. This extraordinary contribution helped finance scholarships and academic centers at his beloved University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which received over $38 million in total support. Additionally, Carson laid the groundwork for the Nebraska Cultural Endowment with an initial donation,…

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Over the past two weeks, 10 new ballot measures certified across Colorado and Nebraska, and one removed from the ballot in Colorado

As of Sept. 1, 161 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 40 states, 12 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

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Nebraska joins Arizona, Colorado, and Washington as first states to vote on sex-based eligibility for school sports ballot measures in 2026

Nebraska voters will be deciding a constitutional amendment establishing sex-based eligibility requirements for school and college sports in the state. It will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

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In 1944, Polish priest Henry Denis endured Nazi malaria experiments at Dachau; after surviving the camp, he fulfilled his vow by building Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Nebraska

Father Henry J. Denis emerged from the horrors of Dachau concentration camp and the inhumane medical experiments conducted there. With a steadfast vow to create a shrine to Mary if he survived, he eventually settled in Nebraska, where he honored that promise. The Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, dedicated in…

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This Nebraska town once had 150 residents, shops and a school. Today, one 84-year-old woman serves as mayor and runs it alone

Five miles from the South Dakota border, a dirt road winds through the Nebraska prairie towards a town that has almost vanished. Monowi still has its street signs, a few battered buildings and three lampposts, but there is only one person left to see them each morning. Elsie Eiler, 84,…

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Colorado mail-in ballot voter ID initiative becomes seventh voter ID measure certified for 2026 — the most in a single year

Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, Brew.

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2026 ballot measure count surpasses 153-measure even-year average, reaching 157 with Nebraska and Colorado certifications

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, Brew.

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12 million years ago, tiny dog-like animals crossed Nebraska as volcanic ash buried hundreds of animals; scientists have now found their footprints

At Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park in northern Nebraska, researchers have spent decades excavating a mass graveyard created when volcanic ash swept across the Great Plains roughly 12 million years ago. The eruption occurred in what is now southwestern Idaho, about 1,000 miles from the Nebraska site, but fine…

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Nebraska couple spots 2yo screaming alone in a locked van parked at a lake. Then a local police captain is placed on ‘investigative suspension’

The captain reportedly took a preliminary breath test at the scene.

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2026 ballot measure count surpasses 153-measure even-year average, reaching 157 with Nebraska and Colorado certifications

Two Nebraska sports-betting initiatives and three initiatives in Colorado were certified, bringing the nationwide total for 2026 to 157 measures. This exceeds the average of 153 measures certified per even-numbered year.

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In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country — and often cut across ideological lines

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College Football 2026 Schedule: Ranking Every Single Week of the Regular Season

Not every college football Saturday is built the same. Here are the weeks you absolutely can’t miss, and the others where you can probably make some other plans.

International Business Times UK

ICE-Style Shock Gloves Already Used by Police on Students in Nebraska Schools

Omaha police used electric shock gloves on students, sparking outrage from parents and school board members. The gloves, used twice in schools, have raised concerns about safety and trust.

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Corn Rally to Wednesday’s Final Bell

Corn futures rallied into the Wednesday close, as contracts were up 8 to 10 cents in most front months, with deferreds fractionally to 5 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a dime at $4.45 1/2. The ProFarmer Crop Tour showed Nebraska corn yields averaging 163.61...

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Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures in Colorado and Montana, and one removed in Arizona

As of August 18, 152 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 40 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

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Soybeans Rallying on Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with 19 to 21 cent gains on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 21 cents at $11.98. Soymeal futures are up $3.80 to $4.20, as Soy Oil is back up 25 to 40 points. The ProFarmer Crop Tour continued on Tuesday, with Nebraska...

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