Nebraska

The Supreme Court will hear Nebraska's dispute over access to Colorado's South Platte River. Nebraska faces a high burden to prove its claims, according to Colorado's Attorney General Phil Weiser.

Shawn Eichorst, former Texas athletic director, was hired as Wisconsin's new AD with a five-year, $1.6 million contract. He aims to revitalize Wisconsin's football program, which has experienced back-to-back losing seasons, and has previously held roles at Miami, Nebraska, and Texas. His tenure at Nebraska ended in 2017 due to football struggles, and he now seeks to improve Wisconsin's performance while emphasizing a balance between confidence and humility.

A Nebraska ballot initiative to add a total abortion ban to the state constitution failed to submit required signatures, missing the deadline. The group 'Choose Life Now' needed 10% of registered voters' signatures to qualify for the November ballot, but fell short despite collecting tens of thousands of signatures. This is the second attempt by the group to advance the proposal.

Alyssa Parkins is accused of killing her 9-month-old child in Nebraska by holding a blanket over its head while allegedly crying 'bloody murder.' Prosecutors allege she and her boyfriend brought the infant to the hospital after claiming it choked on a cracker, but authorities found the child already dead. Parkins faces charges including intentional child abuse resulting in death.

A federal judge criticized the government's portrayal of an ICE arrest in Nebraska, calling it a misrepresentation, and sentenced Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco to 14 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer. The judge acknowledged discrepancies in the government's account, citing bystander videos contradicting ICE's claims, and prosecutors dropped additional charges as part of a plea agreement.

Denise Powell, a Nebraska Democratic candidate, advised supporters to read 'fairy smut' to cope with Trump and described being 'super into' the sub-genre. She is positioned as a key figure in efforts to flip the House.

Nine U.S. states (Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia) have enacted laws to restrict voting access, with proponents arguing these measures enhance election integrity. Critics, including organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center, contend the laws disproportionately disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly marginalized groups. Key figures such as Florida's Ron DeSantis and Utah's Deidre Henderson support the policies, while advocates like Sonya Williams Barnes of the Southern Poverty Law Center highlight concerns over noncitizen voting and voter suppression.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado officials sued Secretary of State Jena Griswold, alleging that Colorado's policy allowing overseas U.S. citizens to register based on family residency violates the state constitution. The lawsuit targets guidance enabling voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to register if their parent, spouse, or partner previously lived in Colorado, arguing residency cannot be established by proxy. Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states, with mixed judicial outcomes.

The Supreme Court has advanced a water access dispute between Nebraska and Colorado over the construction of the Perkins County Canal, which Nebraska claims is necessary to secure water rights under a 1926 compact. Colorado opposes the project, arguing it lacks practical use and could harm shared water resources due to modern groundwater pumping challenges.

Nebraska’s Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s release of voter data to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), ruling the case moot after the information was already provided. Plaintiffs, including Common Cause Nebraska and a voter, argued against the data sharing, citing privacy concerns, while the DOJ’s nationwide effort to collect voter records has faced legal challenges in multiple states.

Travis Tierney, a former brain surgeon, plans to plead insanity in a child sexual assault case. He was accused of assaulting a 15-year-old in Omaha and had his bail money stripped after violating travel restrictions. A court previously found him competent for trial, but his attorney now argues insanity.

A former brain surgeon accused of child sexual assault plans to plead insanity. Travis Tierney, who was deemed competent for trial after a nine-month evaluation, is awaiting a psychiatric assessment to determine if he was insane at the time of the alleged crimes.

Travis Tierney, a former brain surgeon accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in Omaha, plans to plead insanity. After being found competent for trial, psychiatrists will assess whether he was legally insane at the time of the alleged crimes. Tierney was stripped of bail money and detained after violating travel restrictions by flying to Arizona.

Millions of Americans are preparing for flash flooding as heavy rainfall affects the Great Plains, with a Level 2 flash flood risk spanning over 700 miles from Nebraska to western Florida due to saturated soils.

The U.S. hantavirus quarantine has ended with no cases reported domestically, following an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The CDC confirmed the response concluded on June 24, 2026, after 13 cases (including three deaths) were identified, primarily among passengers evacuated to a Nebraska quarantine facility.

Four states—Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia—enacted laws this year that weakened child labor protections, according to the Economic Policy Institute. Changes include lower minimum wages for teens, extended work hours in apprenticeships, and reduced employer reporting requirements. Oregon, however, strengthened protections by aligning state rules with federal labor standards.

Seventeen Republican attorneys general, led by Nebraska's Mike Hilgers, sued California over its Plastics Act, which mandates reducing single-use plastics and ensuring recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032. The lawsuit claims the law will increase consumer costs and violates the Commerce Clause by interfering with interstate commerce. California appointed the nonprofit Circular Action Alliance to help implement the law.

Seventeen Republican attorneys general, including Louisiana's, sued California over its Plastics Act, which requires reducing single-use plastics by 25% and ensuring all packaging is recyclable or compostable by 2032. The lawsuit claims the law will raise consumer costs and violates the Commerce Clause by interfering with interstate commerce.

The last eight American passengers quarantined for 42 days due to hantavirus exposure on a cruise ship in Nebraska have been released. The outbreak resulted in three deaths.

A judge ruled the federal government cannot block SNAP benefits from purchasing candy and sugary drinks, striking down restrictions in 23 states. The decision cited violations of Congress's definition of 'food' under the SNAP program, which prohibits restrictions on items like alcohol and tobacco but allows most other food purchases.

Federal officials confirmed the hantavirus threat from a cruise ship outbreak has ended in the U.S. after a 42-day monitoring period for exposed passengers. No U.S. cases were reported, though over a dozen infections and three deaths occurred globally, none involving U.S. citizens. The Andes strain, which spreads person-to-person, was contained through coordinated monitoring efforts.

Eight Americans quarantined for six weeks in Nebraska after exposure to a hantavirus outbreak were released. The US Health and Human Services Department confirmed the end of their isolation, which followed their evacuation from the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Canary Islands in May. One individual accused the government of holding her against her will during the quarantine.

Four states—Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia—enacted laws this year that weaken child labor protections, including lowering minimum wages for teens and allowing longer work hours. Oregon, conversely, strengthened its standards by aligning youth work hour rules with federal guidelines.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) over alleged deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors. WPATH argues the FTC's actions violate its First Amendment rights, citing a prior court ruling blocking an investigation. The lawsuit aligns with a broader Trump administration campaign to label gender-affirming care as 'harmful,' prompting hospitals to scale back related services.

The quarantine for the last hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passenger in Nebraska is ending, though the individual plans to remain in isolation for the full 42-day period.

The quarantine for the last hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passenger in Nebraska has ended. An American passenger confirmed they will remain in quarantine for the full 42-day period after being exposed to the virus.

The last hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passenger in Nebraska is ending quarantine, but plans to complete the full 42-day isolation period. The individual is quarantining at a Nebraska facility after exposure to the virus.

An American cruise ship passenger in Nebraska, who was exposed to hantavirus, is quarantining at a facility and plans to remain there for the full 42-day period. The quarantine for the last of the ship's hantavirus-exposed passengers has ended in Nebraska.

Four U.S. states (Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia) enacted laws this year that weakened child labor protections, according to the Economic Policy Institute. Changes include lower minimum wages for teens, relaxed hour limits for youth apprenticeships, and reduced reporting requirements for employers.

The last eight American passengers quarantined in Nebraska due to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have been released after 42 days. The outbreak, which killed three people, led to the evacuation of over 120 individuals, with 18 Americans quarantined at the National Quarantine Unit. Angela Perryman, one of the passengers, was held under a controversial quarantine order against her will.

Four states—Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia—enacted laws this year to weaken child labor protections, including lowering minimum wages for teens, extending work hours, and reducing safety requirements. Thirteen other states considered similar legislation, while Oregon passed a law to strengthen child labor standards.

Four states—Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia—enacted laws this year that weaken child labor protections, according to the Economic Policy Institute. Oregon, however, strengthened its standards by aligning youth work hour limits with federal regulations. A total of 13 states introduced bills to roll back protections, with some still under consideration.

Four U.S. states (Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia) have enacted laws weakening child labor protections this year, while Oregon passed a law strengthening them. The Economic Policy Institute notes trends include lowering teen wages, altering youth apprenticeships, and reducing safeguards for minors in hazardous work.

Four states—Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia—enacted laws this year to weaken child labor protections, according to the Economic Policy Institute. These changes include lower minimum wages for teens, relaxed work-hour limits, and reduced safety safeguards. Oregon, in contrast, passed a law to strengthen child labor standards.

Republican governors in multiple states are rebranding June, traditionally recognized as Pride Month, with alternative names like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Strong Families Month' to promote traditional family structures. The proclamations, which do not carry legal weight, aim to highlight conservative values but diverge from the LGBTQ+ community's celebration of Pride Month.

Republican-led states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah have declared June as alternative months such as 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Fidelity Month' instead of Pride Month. These proclamations promote traditional family structures defined as 'one husband, one wife, and children' but do not carry legal weight.

Republican-led states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah have declared June as alternative months such as 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Fidelity Month,' challenging the traditional recognition of June as Pride Month. These proclamations aim to promote conservative family values but do not carry legal weight. Pride Month, which celebrates LGBTQ+ history and culture, remains marked by public events nationwide.

Republican governors in several U.S. states are rebranding June, traditionally recognized as Pride Month, with conservative-themed designations like 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Fidelity Month.' These proclamations, which emphasize traditional family structures, are positioned as counter-programming to Pride Month celebrations that highlight LGBTQ+ history and culture. The efforts include states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah, with some governors explicitly defining family units as consisting of a married man and woman with children.

Republican-led states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah are rebranding June, widely recognized as Pride Month, with conservative-friendly labels like 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Strong Families Month.' These proclamations promote traditional family structures without explicitly opposing Pride Month, which celebrates LGBTQ+ communities.

Republican governors in several states have declared June as alternative designations like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Fidelity Month,' promoting traditional family structures as a counter to Pride Month. The proclamations emphasize heterosexual, married families with children and do not carry legal weight but reflect political messaging.