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A Federal Judge in California sentenced former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry to two years probation and over 300 hours of community service after being found guilty of three counts of lying to federal investigators. He must also pay a $25,000 fine. At today’s sentencing hearing, Judge Stanley Blumenfeld said, “what is clear is that Mr. Fort…

In his rookie season, Briscoe became the first black man to start at quarterback professionally. He started five games. He broke the Bronco rookie record with 1,897 yards of total offense and 14 touchdown passes.Av Nebraska Public Media

A restaurant in Lincoln is, like many businesses, offering financial help to employees who may need to travel to get an abortion.Av Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska lawmakers split in their reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, while the prospects of a special legislative session to change Nebraska's abortion laws remained uncertain.Av Nebraska Public Media

Don Bacon said the court’s decision means a successful day for those fighting for decades to overturn Roe v. Wade. Bacon said he believes life starts prior to 15 weeks of conception but encourages anti-abortion state senators to work with those they may not agree with. Tony Vargas is state senator for the 7th District of Nebraska, which is in the O…

A new report says Nebraska is losing taxpayers to other states due to domestic migration.Av Nebraska Public Media

The budget, unanimously passed by the regents, will not raise tuition across the system for the second straight year. Thursday’s decision includes operating budgets for all four university campuses.Av Nebraska Public Media

The lines were long Wednesday morning at Speedy Gas. The Nebraska chapter of Americans for Prosperity covered the Bellevue gas station’s cost, allowing it to drop its prices from $4.65 to $2.38 from 8-10 a.m.Av Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska state Sen. Tom Brewer is heading to Ukraine to train people there on using a new type of sniper rifle.Av Nebraska Public Media

The schools can also be referred to as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI’s) by the federal Department of Education. Once a school’s enrollment reaches 25% Hispanic students of its full-time undergraduates, it can apply to become a HSI. UNK’s undergraduate census from last fall indicates 13% of its full-time students identifying as Latino or Hispan…

A preivew of the candidates running in the 1st District Special Election on June 28thAv Nebraska Public Media

The Republican National Committee opened a community center aimed at attracting Hispanic voters in south Omaha.Av Nebraska Public Media

A missile silo from the 1960's in York has been converted into an underground home, and it is now on the market for someone looking for a unique place to call home.Av Nebraska Public Media

Hosted by UNL’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, a few hundred gathered outside the school’s union on Monday afternoon. Juneteenth, the oldest commemoration of slavery’s end, was celebrated with snow cones, music and educational posters.Av Nebraska Public Media

Unleaded is a joint investigation by The Missouri Independent and the Midwest Newsroom exploring the issue of high levels of lead in children in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Do you have a question for us or a story to share? Email: shorton@missouriindependent.com, nsavage@missouriindependent.com or jstrong@iowacapitaldispatch.com.…

Producers will make more than 15 billion gallons of ethanol from corn, complying with the new renewable fuels mandate from the EPA.Av Nebraska Public Media

Nearly 5.5 million chickens and turkeys have died or had to be destroyed in Buena Vista County, Iowa, during the latest bird flu outbreak — more than in any other county in the nation. That’s impacted producers, as well as workers and their families.Av Nebraska Public Media