Nebraska trans health bill advances, despite filibuster vow

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from some lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session. The vote came on the third day of debate, in which...

Nebraska advances bill banning transgender care for minors, despite promised filibuster that could grind session to halt

Debate begins on Nebraska permitless concealed gun bill

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — State lawmakers began debate Wednesday on a proposal to allow people to carry concealed guns in Nebraska without a permit. Currently, 25 other states have so-called constitutional carry laws that allow people to carry concealed guns without a permit. ...

Nelnet: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nelnet Inc. (NNI) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $30.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Lincoln, Nebraska-based company said it had profit of 83 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 98 cents per share. ...

National Research: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — National Research Corp. (NRC) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $6.6 million. The Lincoln, Nebraska-based company said it had net income of 27 cents per share. The advisor to healthcare providers posted revenue...

Private practice doctor appointed as Nebraska medical chief

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Jim Pillen has selected a private practice doctor from Lincoln to serve at Nebraska’s next chief medical officer. Pillen announced Tuesday that he selected Dr. Timothy Tesmer, an ear, nose and throat specialist, to replace the former chief medical...

How the 'boneless wing' became a tasty culinary lie

NEW YORK (AP) — One day in 2020, at the pandemic’s height, an earnest-looking man with long hair the color of Buffalo sauce stepped up to a podium in Lincoln, Nebraska, to address his city council during its public comment period. His unexpected topic, as he framed it: It was time to end the...

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

Lincoln Journal Star. February 1, 2023. Editorial: ‘Constitutional carry’ isn’t really about the Constitution Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins minced no words in testifying against Sen. Tom Brewer’s so–called “constitutional carry” bill last week. ...

Engine problems force Vegas-bound flight to land in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A United Airlines flight headed from Chicago to Las Vegas made an unplanned stop in Nebraska on Saturday after the pilot reported engine problems. Mark Grant, a communications operator at the Lincoln Airport, said 326 passengers and crew members were aboard the...

Olympian Boitano builds community through food

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brian Boitano is an Olympic gold medalist, a two-time world champion and the winner of four national titles. He also has a flair for food and bringing people together. Among his long list of lofty achievements, Boitano makes a mean cocktail,...