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Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 10, include: University of Nebraska announces new AI Institute after system task force recommended campus-specific focuses ranging from health care to agriculture and rural enterprise, Gov. Jim Pillen defends $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract amid claims administration obstructed state audit, Common Cause plans to appeal ruling allowing Nebraska voter data to be shared with U.S. Department of Justice, No. 13 Purdue visits No. 7 Nebraska as men's basketball season enters final stretch.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 7, include: bill aimed at combating antisemitism at schools and colleges was pulled after sponsor was accused of making sexually suggestive remark toward another senator, Nebraska casinos continue to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars as gambling addiction concerns grow, State Board of Education again postponed vote on learning plan for 11 Omaha-area school districts, Board of Regents approved Katherine Ankerson as interim chancellor of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, new federal dietary guidelines now endorse whole-fat dairy products, grasshopper species has reappeared in Nebraska after more than 120 years.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 6, include: State Auditor Mike Foley has turned over documents to law enforcement tied to $2.5 million no-bid contract awarded to consultant connected to Gov. Jim Pillen, state senators consider dedicating secure parking spaces near Capitol citing safety concerns, Lincoln proposes zoning changes to allow more accessory dwelling units citywide, flood watch issued for parts of eastern Nebraska due to rapid warming and ice jam risks, residents are encouraged to help track light pollution through Globe At Night project.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 5, include: two online sports gambling petitions remain uncertified after submission as state officials continue reviewing signatures and paperwork, Nebraska reports first pediatric flu death of season as cases rise again statewide, small business owners push back against proposal to expand sales taxes on services, Fremont police issue citations after student was injured during school demonstration, Nebraska Athletics plans to add more than 150 scholarships over next three years, international artists say rising visa costs and fears at U.S. entry points are keeping them out of Midwest.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 4, include: Nebraska manufacturers report higher costs after President Trump's 2025 tariffs took effect, federal and state officials criticize UNL student government proposal calling for divestment from weapons manufacturers tied to Israel, seven candidates enter race for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District as Democrats target potential flip, Gov. Jim Pillen appoints former Husker Joel Makovicka to University of Nebraska Board of Regents, Nebraska Game and Parks tracks spike in suspected avian flu cases among wild birds, U.S. Drought Monitor team adds NASA scientists to author group.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 3, include: lawmakers heard testimony on bill calling for increased security at Nebraska Capitol, some of biggest infrastructure projects tied to Omaha's streetcar will be underway in next several months, chair of Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission resigned Monday, bill to boost school equalization aid and lower property taxes drew both support and concern at legislative hearing, state budget officials pushed back on concerns about projected shortfall during public hearing, federal lawmakers left E-15 language out of recent budget bill, Nebraska Public Media announced plans to acquire an Omaha FM station, Husker men's basketball slipped to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 after two losses.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 2, include: Tyson beef plant closure in Lexington drove Nebraska unemployment claims to highest level in five years, University of Nebraska at Omaha cut $1.9 million from budget without eliminating academic programs, OSHA cited Fremont wood processor Horizon Biofuels following deadly explosion at plant last summer, bill addressing antisemitism policies in Nebraska schools and universities won unanimous first-round approval, lawmakers debated proposal to raise Nebraska's minimum marriage age to 18, Nebraska men's basketball suffered second loss of season falling at home to Illinois.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 30, include: student-led protest outside Fremont High School ended with hit-and-run as protester struck by car, Lincoln-Lancaster County health officials are notifying public after confirmed measles case led to possible exposure at two Lincoln locations, Nebraska lawmakers heard testimony on bill to restrict puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors, several Nebraska businesses taking part in national general strike on Friday, Omaha rower finishes 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing in World’s Toughest Row.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 29, include: Lincoln woman pushes for stronger oversight of prison health care after her father died from untreated diabetes while incarcerated, bill restricting bathroom access based on sex at birth returns to Legislature but faces skepticism from key state senator, gas station owners push back against proposal to raise taxes on skill games, former Sen. Dan McKeon calls for investigation into no-bid contract tied to Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Pete Ricketts responds to federal shooting involving U.S. citizen, farmers could see changes to federal aid calculations under new legislation, Nebraska reports nearly 200 new cases of chronic wasting disease in deer.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 28, include: A former Nebraska broadcaster now living in Minneapolis describes what he is seeing as federal agents intensify their presence and protests continue after a second killing in less than three weeks, state officials drop proposed hour caps in a waiver program for people with developmental disabilities after public outcry, the Alliance Police Department receive new training and deploy a non-lethal response device, Nebraska farmers wait on USDA trade aid as the Rural Response Hotline sees more calls from distressed row crop producers, educators push back on a bill that could require holding back third graders with reading deficiencies, and the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce announces a first-of-its-kind statewide civics bee for middle school students.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 27, include: federal immigration officers arrested four people during court appearances at Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, ACLU of Nebraska filed fourth lawsuit alleging wrongful immigration detention, judge set trial date for former state Sen. Dan McKeon accused of inappropriately touching legislative staffer, new bill in Congress could make it easier for farmers to qualify for federal loans, five Nebraska businesses will receive manufacturing modernization and workforce development grants, Nebraska men's basketball rose to No. 5 in AP Top 25 ahead of Tuesday night matchup with No. 3 Michigan.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 26, include: hundreds of protesters gathered peacefully in several Nebraska cities after federal agents killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, measles detected in Lincoln wastewater sample, U.S. House appropriations bill leaves out provision expanding E15 ethanol gasoline access, Tyson Foods will keep some employees temporarily as it winds down operations at Lexington plant, Nebraska casino revenue surged sharply from 2024 to 2025, Nebraska men's basketball beat Minnesota for its 20th straight win this season.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 23, include: Nebraska National Guard will deploy about 200 troops to Washington, D.C., Nebraska Supreme Court chief justice outlines challenges and progress facing the judicial branch, University of Nebraska and Clarkson adjust representation on Nebraska Medicine board, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts promotes President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, new Nebraska Rural Poll shows mixed views on online communities, high school baseball coaches gain new mound communication tools.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 22, include: former state senator Lynne Walz announces Democratic candidacy for governor, Gov. Jim Pillen used telephone town hall to criticize opponents and promote recent conservative policy wins, lawmakers consider proposals aimed at strengthening Nebraska's response to domestic violence, Pillen backs legislation to allow Tom Osborne's induction into Nebraska Hall of Fame.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 21, include: Nebraska Department of Labor is helping workers impacted by closure of Tyson Foods plant in Lexington, ADM announces plans to shut down 118-year-old flour milling operation in Lincoln, Western Nebraska faces one of its driest winters on record, marijuana advocate enters race for Nebraska's U.S. Senate seat under the Legal Marijuana NOW Party, Nebraska men's basketball looks to extend its nation-leading 22-game winning streak against Washington.