Dark Skies and Bird Migration: Reducing Light Pollution’s Impact
Each year, millions of songbirds migrate through Nebraska’s dark skies, relying on stars and the moon for navigation.
September 8, 2026
Each year, millions of songbirds migrate through Nebraska’s dark skies, relying on stars and the moon for navigation.
Lincoln Fire & Rescue logged over $7.2M in overtime in 2025, prompting a call for a performance audit by state Auditor Mike Foley.
Three federal grants totaling $5.15M will aid Omaha’s transportation needs, including The Stitch project near U.S. 75.
Diesel prices peak, impacting truckers like Deon Hines in Lincoln. “Ridiculous, but necessary,” he shares at a stop.
The State Board of Education’s 4-4 vote halted new social studies standards, keeping the 2019 standards in place.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will soon house a unique facility for training in air transport of infectious diseases.
Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska basketball coach, will keynote the Governor’s Summit in Kearney on Sept. 29, announced Gov. Pillen.
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the petition process for legalizing medical marijuana.
Out of 10,000 livestock entries at the Nebraska State Fair, few show health issues. Quarantine zones are set if needed.
Nebraska vs. Ohio: Heat advisory in effect for Lincoln. Fans can bring one sealed water bottle to the game Saturday.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Secretary of State Bob Evnen push for reform on paid petition circulator models.
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