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Nebraska Republicans sought to weaken voter-backed paid sick leave. A Democrat helped them do it.
Nebraska Republicans sought to weaken voter-backed paid sick leave. A Democrat helped them do it.

The Nebraska Legislature has passed a bill that significantly weakens a voter-backed measure requiring employers to offer paid sick leave.

Clarification: Planned Parenthood-Midwest story

Clarification: Planned Parenthood-Midwest story

In a story published May 23, 2025, The Associated Press reported about Planned Parenthood closing clinics in Iowa and Minnesota.

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5

The winning numbers in Friday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 5" game were: 4, 7, 10, 14, 29.

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The winning numbers in Friday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 3" game were: 2, 6, 6.

Trump approves FEMA disaster relief for 8 states

Trump approves FEMA disaster relief for 8 states

Federal relief is on its way to eight states.

Buckle: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Buckle: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The winning numbers in Thursday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 3" game were: 3, 4, 8.

Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Nebraska Pick 5

The winning numbers in Thursday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 5" game were: 1, 8, 9, 29, 39.

North Dakota governor vetoes the housing budget -- by mistake

North Dakota governor vetoes the housing budget -- by mistake

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong accidentally vetoed $35 million for the state’s housing budget.

Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow

Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow

More than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.

Nebraska man not guilty by reason of insanity in Creighton University baseball director's death

Nebraska man not guilty by reason of insanity in Creighton University baseball director's death

A man charged in the shooting death of the director of baseball operations at Creighton University has been found not responsible by reason of insanity.

More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that's worrying US officials

More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that's worrying US officials

As tornadoes popped up from Kansas to Kentucky, a depleted National Weather Service was in scramble mode.

More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

Another round of tornadoes has struck the central U.S. after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

More storms threaten the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

More storms threaten the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

The National Weather Service is warning of still more days of dangerous weather conditions across the central U.S. The agency issued the forecast Monday after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

Thousands recover from deadly tornadoes as more storms threaten the central US

Thousands recover from deadly tornadoes as more storms threaten the central US

The National Weather Service is warning of still more days of dangerous weather conditions across the central U.S. The agency issued the forecast Monday after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver

Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the food benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.

Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central US after killing dozens

Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central US after killing dozens

The National Weather Service is warning of still more days of dangerous weather conditions across the central U.S. The agency issued the forecast Monday after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe.

Storms and tornadoes across central US kill dozens and damage homes

Storms and tornadoes across central US kill dozens and damage homes

Officials in Kansas and Texas are evaluating damage from overnight tornadoes just days after storms killed more than two dozen people in communities in Kentucky and Missouri.

Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 28 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia

Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 28 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia

Storm victims in Kentucky and Missouri are digging through tornado-stricken neighborhoods and clearing debris after severe weather swept through parts of the Midwest and South, leaving more than two dozen people dead.

Boxing champ Terence Crawford tells Omaha graduates to work hard and keep fighting for success

Boxing champ Terence Crawford tells Omaha graduates to work hard and keep fighting for success

Unbeaten four-division world champion Terence “Bud” Crawford encouraged graduating University of Nebraska at Omaha students to devote themselves to hard work, never give in to negativity around them and never stop setting goals.

Nebraska Public Power District bought land for $5 million — from NPPD executives

Nebraska Public Power District bought land for $5 million — from NPPD executives

The Nebraska Public Power District paid $5 million for a piece of land in rural Lancaster County owned by two executives of the agency.

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Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Nebraska Pick 5

The winning numbers in Sunday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 5" game were: 4, 13, 32, 33, 34.

Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The winning numbers in Sunday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 3" game were: 0, 1, 1.

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The winning numbers in Monday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 3" game were: 1, 2, 6.

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 5

The winning numbers in Monday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 5" game were: 5, 23, 24, 33, 36.

Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 3" game were: 3, 8, 8.

Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Nebraska Pick 5

The winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 5" game were: 8, 14, 29, 37, 38.

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Nebraska Pick 5

The winning numbers in Tuesday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 5" game were: 2, 18, 19, 20, 33.

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The winning numbers in Tuesday's drawing of the "Nebraska Pick 3" game were: 2, 4, 4.