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Final Two Defendants Arraigned in Nebraska Petition Fraud Case Involving Over 13,300 Flagged Signatures

Final Two Defendants Arraigned in Nebraska Petition Fraud Case Involving Over 13,300 Flagged Signatures

Nathan Kirschbaum and Jason Luciano, both 32, have been arraigned in Lancaster County court, becoming the final two of six defendants to appear in connection with a Nebraska petition fraud investigation. Each faces two counts of false swearing to a circulator's affidavit. The case stems from petitions submitted by the Good Government Lincoln project, which sought three amendments to Lincoln's city charter, including term limits for City Council members, changes to election years, and expanded voting eligibility. Election officials flagged over 13,300 signatures from the initial submission as suspected fraudulent and referred them to law enforcement. Nebraska law requires circulators to swear under oath that each signer personally signed in their presence, that the date is correct, and that the signer is qualified. False swearing to a circulator's affidavit is a felony. The criminal investigation is ongoing and has expanded beyond the initial Lincoln petitions to include statewide ballot initiatives.
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Nebraska Athletics Proposes Convention Center Relocation Near Memorial Stadium, Governor Considers Privately Funded Option

Nebraska Athletics Proposes Convention Center Relocation Near Memorial Stadium, Governor Considers Privately Funded Option

Nebraska Athletics has proposed relocating a planned convention center to an area adjacent to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. This new proposal suggests a privately funded development, which has garnered attention from Governor Pillen. The governor's office indicated that he is open to viable ideas for a convention center in Lincoln, particularly those that ensure fiscal responsibility and protect taxpayers. This comes as a competing proposal for a convention center at Block 90, which would require $150 million in public funding, faces scrutiny. The Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act Board has not met for four months, following Governor Pillen's request to table the Block 90 project for 30 days earlier this year due to concerns about the return of state sales tax revenue.
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Receding Lake McConaughy Water Levels Uncover Historic Nebraska Town of Old Lemoyne

Receding Lake McConaughy Water Levels Uncover Historic Nebraska Town of Old Lemoyne

Severe drought conditions have caused Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest reservoir, to drop below 23% capacity. This significant reduction in water levels has exposed the submerged ruins of Old Lemoyne, a historic pioneer town that was dismantled and flooded in 1941 to facilitate the construction of Kingsley Dam. The exposed lakebed has become a 'virtual time capsule,' revealing concrete foundations and other remnants of the former community. Local historian Calvin Berry, whose family has deep roots in the area dating back to 1907, highlights the personal connection to the past that these newly visible ruins provide. Old Lemoyne was once a bustling rail shipping town, crucial for ranchers transporting cattle to Omaha markets. While many structures were removed or relocated before the flooding, the exposed site offers a glimpse into the town's past, including the vault foundation of the first Adams Bank & Trust, known for a dramatic 1930s bank robbery where a safety trick involving poker chips prevented a ...
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Nebraska Cattle Feedlot Converts Manure into 1.2 Million MMBtu of Natural Gas Annually

Nebraska Cattle Feedlot Converts Manure into 1.2 Million MMBtu of Natural Gas Annually

A new project in Broken Bow, Nebraska, is transforming cattle manure from the Adams Land & Cattle feedlot into pipeline-quality natural gas. This initiative involves eight anaerobic digesters that will process livestock waste to produce approximately 1.2 million MMBtu of natural gas per year. Neogenyx Fuels, the company owning the facility, highlights this as a demonstration of American agriculture's role in renewable fuels, connecting Nebraska to global demand for lower-carbon energy solutions. The project aims to support bio-LNG production for maritime markets, drive private investment, create jobs, and foster local economic growth. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supports such biogas recovery operations, noting their benefits for farmers through new income streams, rural economic revitalization, energy autonomy, and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
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Wisconsin Named America's Beer Capital for Second Consecutive Year; Wyoming Ranks Second in Search Interest

Wisconsin Named America's Beer Capital for Second Consecutive Year; Wyoming Ranks Second in Search Interest

Wisconsin Named America's Beer Capital for Second Consecutive Year; Wyoming Ranks Second in Search Interest
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Frank Solich, who coached at both schools, refuses to choose sides for Ohio-Nebraska season opener

Frank Solich, who coached at both schools, refuses to choose sides for Ohio-Nebraska season opener

Frank Solich is claiming neutrality for the Ohio-Nebraska season opener in Lincoln on Saturday
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Omaha Experiences Dominant September Heatwave Through Weekend, Forecasted to Reach Near 100 Degrees

Omaha Experiences Dominant September Heatwave Through Weekend, Forecasted to Reach Near 100 Degrees

Omaha, Nebraska, is currently experiencing a significant September heatwave, with forecasts indicating that high temperatures will dominate through the weekend. The region is expected to see upper 90s, with heat index values potentially reaching 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit each afternoon. While a few spotty showers are possible in the early afternoon, most of the area will remain hot and dry. Friday's forecast includes upper 90s, with dew points surging into the lower 70s, making conditions feel even hotter. Saturday is projected to be near a record high, coinciding with the first Husker game of the season in Lincoln, where nearly 100,000 people will be exposed to intense heat. More heat is expected for Labor Day and the following Tuesday, with Tuesday potentially reaching 100 degrees before a cold front attempts to bring some relief.
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Nebraska vs Ohio prediction: Cornhuskers start strong in pivotal season

Nebraska vs Ohio prediction: Cornhuskers start strong in pivotal season

Nebraska opens the 2026 season against Ohio at home. Here's how to watch the Cornhuskers in Week 1 of the college football season:
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IMCA Super Nationals Sets New Pre-Entry Record with 1,193 Drivers

IMCA Super Nationals Sets New Pre-Entry Record with 1,193 Drivers

IMCA Super Nationals Sets New Pre-Entry Record with 1,193 Drivers
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Democratic Party Grapples with Internal Divisions on Transgender Athlete Policies and Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Democratic Party Grapples with Internal Divisions on Transgender Athlete Policies and Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The Democratic Party is facing internal struggles regarding its stance on transgender issues, particularly concerning the participation of transgender athletes in sports and access to gender-related medical treatment for minors. While the party broadly supports anti-discrimination protections for transgender individuals, there is a notable hesitancy among many Democrats to adopt clear positions on these specific, politically charged topics. Some candidates in swing states have even distanced themselves from the party's general stance on these matters. This internal division is highlighted by the Biden administration's proposed Title IX rule in 2023, which aimed to reject blanket bans on transgender athletes but allowed for some restrictions, a nuanced approach that was not publicly championed by the President. Similarly, Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign did not emphasize trans rights, even as Republicans made them a central point of attack. This cautious approach contrasts with the more...
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Representative Don Bacon Praises University of Nebraska Medical Center's Role in Biodefense and Public Health

Representative Don Bacon Praises University of Nebraska Medical Center's Role in Biodefense and Public Health

Representative Don Bacon (R-Neb.) lauded the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) as the "gold standard" for its effective partnerships with the federal government and the military, particularly in biodefense and public health. His remarks came during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Infectious Diseases Air Transport training facility at UNMC. This $17.4 million project, set to open in early 2028, will be the first of its kind in the U.S., housing biocontainment transport modules and an aircraft fuselage for advanced training of U.S. Air Force members from the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS). Bacon highlighted UNMC's critical roles in quarantining American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus, its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its aid during multiple Ebola outbreaks, including treating three Ebola patients in 2014. He emphasized UNMC's capability in handling challenging health security tasks, stating, "You showed the world what you can do with a...
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New Map Reveals U.S. States' Favorite French Fry Types, Highlighting Regional Preferences

New Map Reveals U.S. States' Favorite French Fry Types, Highlighting Regional Preferences

New Map Reveals U.S. States' Favorite French Fry Types, Highlighting Regional Preferences