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Highlighting Diaspora rift, Israel rejects US immigration applicant over Zoom-era conversion

Highlighting Diaspora rift, Israel rejects US immigration applicant over Zoom-era conversion

JTA — When Isabella Vinci stepped out of the mikvah on November 11, 2021, she thought she had done everything that would be required to become Jewish. A beit din, or rabbinic court, had approved her conversion after nearly a year of study with...

Owner:  David Horovitz & Seth Klarman
Nebraska Governor’s Israel Trade Mission Sparks Backlash from Local Advocates

Nebraska Governor’s Israel Trade Mission Sparks Backlash from Local Advocates

Following Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s announcement Thursday that he will embark on a trade mission to Israel next week, local advocates have condemned the move. Nebraskans for Palestine, a local advocacy group opposed to the genocide in Gaza,...

Owner:  Stephen Freidheim
How a Nebraska work camp became the ‘Cornhusker Clink’

How a Nebraska work camp became the ‘Cornhusker Clink’

A Nebraska prison built to help inmates rebuild their lives is about to take on a new role — as a federal detention center for immigration detainees. The Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook, once designed to house state inmates focused on...

Owner:  Joe Ricketts
Matthew d’Ancona’s culture: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is music to your ears

Matthew d’Ancona’s culture: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is music to your ears

At a pivotal moment in Scott Cooper’s superior biopic, Jon Landau (Jeremy Strong), longtime manager of Bruce Springsteen (Jeremy Allen White), quotes Flannery O’Connor’s novel Wise Blood (1952) to his troubled friend: “Where you come from is gone,...

Owner:  Matthew Kelly
Federal judge rules against Biden gender identity policies

Federal judge rules against Biden gender identity policies

CHARLESTON — A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration's attempt to impose gender-identity mandates on healthcare providers and state Medicaid programs through regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The...

Owner:  U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Nebraska Rural Poll reveals rising optimism despite economic uncertainty

Nebraska Rural Poll reveals rising optimism despite economic uncertainty

LINCOLN, Neb — The Nebraska Rural Poll, now in its 30th year, reveals a significant rise in optimism among rural Nebraskans. This year, 53% of respondents believe they are better off than five years ago, a notable increase from 36% last year....

Owner:  Smith Family
South central Nebraska couple accused of sex trafficking
How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in Nebraska during 2024?
Arguments heard in lawsuit against Nebraska's ICE detention facility

Arguments heard in lawsuit against Nebraska's ICE detention facility

BREAKING NEWS. THAT BREAKING NEWS. THE CASE SURROUNDING THE MCCOOK ICE DETENTION FACILITY IS BACK IN COURT. SOME SAY IT’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M SAMANTHA PASTORINO 13, MCCOOK RESIDENTS AND A FORMER STATE SENATOR FILED A...

Owner:  Hearst Family

State department of education revising Nebraska social studies curriculum

Owner:  Gulban Family
Nebraskans are leaving five so their communities can thrive

Nebraskans are leaving five so their communities can thrive

Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Nebraska Community Foundation and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Nebraska Community Foundation, visit https://www.nebcommfound.org/....

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Nebraska governor leads trade mission to strengthen ties with Israel

Nebraska governor leads trade mission to strengthen ties with Israel

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will lead a trade mission to Israel from October 27 to 30. The delegation includes representatives from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and professionals from Nebraska’s...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
Federal judge rules Biden's HHS overstepped its authority when altering Title IX to include 'gender identity'
Pruitt Secures Third NFR Qualification, Ohm Moves the Needle for MPCC Women’s Squad | Nebraska Rodeo Update
Nebraska governor announces Work Ethic Camp cleared for ICE detainee use

Nebraska governor announces Work Ethic Camp cleared for ICE detainee use

Governor Jim Pillen has provided an update on the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook, Nebraska, announcing that the facility has passed its final inspection by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The approval comes as part of efforts to...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron

State AG Says Tennessee "Secures Nationwide Victory Against Radical Gender Ideology In Healthcare"

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said they "secured a nationwide victory Wednesday when a federal court struck down the Biden administration's unlawful attempt to impose gender-identity...

Owner:  John Wilson
Nebraska Extension Zone 1 Building and Collaborating with Communities
Miss. courts rule against gender policies introduced by Biden Admin.

Miss. courts rule against gender policies introduced by Biden Admin.

JACKSON, Miss. (WMC) - Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced their victory in a multistate lawsuit challenging a policy introduced during the Biden Administration that would have allowed...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
ICE certifies Nebraska prison to begin housing immigration detainees

ICE certifies Nebraska prison to begin housing immigration detainees

The state’s Work Ethic Camp in McCook, Neb., is set to become a detention center for migrants facing deportation proceedings. State Sen. Margo Juarez of Omaha, a vocal opponent, drove more than four hours from her home district to learn more about...

Owner:  Eagle Communications Employees
Nebraska vs. Northwestern 2025 Preview — Why This Is the Defining Moment of Matt Rhule’s Tenure

Nebraska vs. Northwestern 2025 Preview — Why This Is the Defining Moment of Matt Rhule’s Tenure

On October 25, 2025, Nebraska football hosts Northwestern at 11 a.m. in what may be the most pivotal game yet under Matt Rhule. After last week’s meltdown against Minnesota, this matchup isn’t just about getting back on track — it’s about...

Owner:  Jay Penske

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