Nebraska to Receive ICE Detainees at Repurposed McCook Prison This Week
Gov. Jim Pillen expects ICE detainees to arrive at a repurposed McCook prison this week, starting with 200 inmates.
November 3, 2025
Gov. Jim Pillen expects ICE detainees to arrive at a repurposed McCook prison this week, starting with 200 inmates.
China agrees to buy 12M tons of U.S. soybeans, less than half of past purchases, amid rising domestic processing.
Nebraska’s corrections department plans a new early-release program, facing pushback and calls for more details.
UNL’s APC opposes many proposed program cuts. Chancellor Bennett reviews recommendations, final decision pending.
Revive CEO Kristine Kasperbauer highlights the scarcity of treatment centers between Lincoln and Denver, hampered by funding cuts.
Nebraska’s budget shortfall has surged to over $450M, driven by policy changes, despite rising sales tax receipts.
Taylor Daniels tidied clothes outside his tent, a visual sign of Omaha’s rising homelessness. A pilot aims to help.
Nebraska’s school funding balance is shifting more towards state funds. Budget woes may challenge this progress.
State senators discussed budget challenges at the Platte Institute’s summit, focusing on balancing the budget and reducing property taxes.
Looking to spring 2025, NACE sees a hiring decline. Pandemic grads face tough job prospects, but 2022 saw a rebound.
Maroon 5’s James Valentine left Lincoln with a guitar made from Memorial Stadium wood, crafted by Phil Whitmarsh.
Chomps partners with Landmark Snacks to build a 160,000 sq. ft. facility in Beatrice, NE, aiming for 2027 opening.
