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Nebraska's governor says he'll call lawmakers back to address tax relief
Nebraska's governor says he'll call lawmakers back to address tax relief

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says he'll keep his promise to call a special legislative session this summer to push lawmakers to find a fix for soaring property taxes.

Law enforcement officials in 4 states report temporary 911 outages

Law enforcement officials in 4 states report temporary 911 outages

Law enforcement agencies in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas reported temporary outages to 911 services.

How Kansas women's disappearance on a drive to pick up kids led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma

How Kansas women's disappearance on a drive to pick up kids led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma

The search for two missing Kansas women came to a fatal end last weekend when Oklahoma authorities confirmed the two women were dead.

The push for school choice in Nebraska is pitting lawmakers against their constituents

The push for school choice in Nebraska is pitting lawmakers against their constituents

Nebraska lawmakers are set for the first time to pass a bill that would block the public from voting on a ballot measure initiated by their constituents.

Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes

Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes

Tens of millions of Americans stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore could face strong thunderstorms tonight through Wednesday, with tornadoes possible in a few states.

Veteran Nebraska police officer killed in crash when pickup truck rear-ended his cruiser

Veteran Nebraska police officer killed in crash when pickup truck rear-ended his cruiser

A veteran Nebraska police officer was killed when his cruiser was struck by another vehicle after he made a traffic stop.

Nebraska lawmakers pass a bill to restore voting rights to newly released felons

Nebraska lawmakers pass a bill to restore voting rights to newly released felons

Nebraska lawmakers have passed a bill to restore of voting rights of those convicted of felonies upon the completion of their sentences, including prison and parole time.

Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances.

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion.

Nebraska lawmakers seek to solidify taxpayer-funded school choice before voters can decide it

Nebraska lawmakers seek to solidify taxpayer-funded school choice before voters can decide it

Nebraska lawmakers are on track to pass a bill that would circumvent voters who could repeal a new law that funds private school tuition with taxpayer money.

National, state GOP figures gather in Omaha to push for winner-take-all elections in Nebraska

National, state GOP figures gather in Omaha to push for winner-take-all elections in Nebraska

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is calling on Nebraska Republicans to put pressure on state lawmakers to adopt a “winner-take-all” system of awarding Electoral College votes.

Warren Buffett has left the table. Homeless charity asks investors to bid on meal with software CEO

Warren Buffett has left the table. Homeless charity asks investors to bid on meal with software CEO

The California homeless charity that received $53 million over the years from investors who wanted a private lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett has found a new business executive to auction off a meal with.

Oklahoma judge orders Kansas City Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' to pay $10.8M to bank teller

Oklahoma judge orders Kansas City Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' to pay $10.8M to bank teller

An Oklahoma judge is ordering a Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” who admitted to robbing multiple banks to pay $10.8 million to a bank teller he threatened with a gun.

Suspect indicted in death of Nebraska man who was killed and dismembered in Arizona national forest

Suspect indicted in death of Nebraska man who was killed and dismembered in Arizona national forest

Authorities say a suspect has been indicted in the death of an 18-year-old Nebraska man who was stabbed, dismembered and burned beyond recognition in a remote area of an Arizona national forest last year.

A Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice fails

A Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice fails

A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has failed.

Correction: Abortion Referendums-Explainer story

Correction: Abortion Referendums-Explainer story

In a story published February 7, 2024, about possible abortion ballot measures, The Associated Press erroneously reported details of a proposed South Dakota amendment.