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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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
South central Nebraska couple accused of sex trafficking
HOLDREGE, Neb. (KSNB) - A Holdrege couple has been accused of sex trafficking after a high school student reported inappropriate behavior with the couple over the past few weeks, police say. Elizabeth Jamie Love, 36, and her boyfriend, Jarid...
How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in Nebraska during 2024?
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...
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...
State department of education revising Nebraska social studies curriculum
Nebraskans are leaving five so their communities can thrive
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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...
Federal judge rules Biden's HHS overstepped its authority when altering Title IX to include 'gender identity'
"In the opinion of the Court, Congress only contemplated biological sex when it enacted Title IX in 1972." A federal judge has vacated the Biden-era Department of Health and Human Sevices’ redefinition of Title IX of sex to include "gender...
Pruitt Secures Third NFR Qualification, Ohm Moves the Needle for MPCC Women’s Squad | Nebraska Rodeo Update
October 24th, 2025 | Rebel Sjeklocha The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the...
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...
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...
Nebraska Extension Zone 1 Building and Collaborating with Communities
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications The 11 counties in the Panhandle are all part of the University of Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone 1. The zones are umbrellas for extension programs, from 4-H to master gardeners and disaster education....
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...
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...
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...