A bill aimed at combatting the influence of China and other "adversary nations" is advancing in the Nebraska Legislature.By Nebraska Public Media

On the May 9 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the season finale for Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (1:37); "Cinderella" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse (18:18); the next concert for the Kearney Concert Association (25:10); exhibitions at The LUX Center for the Arts (32:06); “Vaquero: Gene…

Game and Parks crews stock millions of fish into Nebraska’s lakes every year to keep fish populations high at popular lakes and to replenish lakes where fish either aren’t living quite as long or aren’t reproducing enough. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission explains why certain Nebraska lakes get stocked and with what fish species.…

The Nebraska Legislature Thursday advanced pay increase for judges, but put off a proposal to extend workers' compensation coverage for firefighters who contract cancer.By Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska’s horsemen are off to the races at Legacy Downs in Lincoln this Friday, the racetrack’s first day of its live meet. They will host around 90 races in the next five weeks, helping keep Nebraskan horse owners, jockeys and caretakers in the state while generating more betting revenue.By Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska’s horsemen are off to the races at Legacy Downs in Lincoln this Friday, the racetrack’s first day of its live meet. They will host around 90 races in the next five weeks, helping keep Nebraskan horse owners, jockeys and caretakers in the state while generating more betting revenue.By Nebraska Public Media

Geoscientists gathered at Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery in Palmyra, Thursday to look at two soil core samples collected from deep underground. A soil core sample is essentially a sample of what is beneath someone’s feet, starting at the top layer, and going down deeper and deeper into the Earth. The winery got its name after one of these layers,…

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, an art roundup featuring exhibitions from WNAC in Scottsbluff, Gallery 9 in Lincoln and Ming Toy Gallery in Omaha.By Nebraska Public Media

The site for one of the most in-demand public golf courses in the country isn’t where you would expect. It’s in Homer, Nebraska, within the hills of the Danish Alps. Landmand Golf Club is one of several new high level courses in the state. Many of the state’s courses remind people of sport’s origins.…

This weekend marks the 105th year of the Cinco de Mayo celebration in South Omaha. Its growth for over a century has had both a community and economic impact on the area.By Nebraska Public Media

This weekend marks the 105th year of the Cinco de Mayo celebration in South Omaha. Its growth for over a century has had both a community and economic impact on the area.By Nebraska Public Media

Lawmakers began their second day debating how best to make up for a significant shortfall in the state budget. In recent years, the state has been flush with cash, thanks to post-pandemic revenue growth and an influx of federal dollars, but this year’s budgeting process has looked a little different. Sen. Myron Dorn, a member of the Legislature’s A…

Lawmakers began their second day debating how best to make up for a significant shortfall in the state budget. In recent years, the state has been flush with cash, thanks to post-pandemic revenue growth and an influx of federal dollars, but this year’s budgeting process has looked a little different. Sen. Myron Dorn, a member of the Legislature’s A…

Omaha’s mayoral race will face Mayor Jean Stothert against Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. in Tuesday's general election.By Nebraska Public Media

Students at Doane University are helping one dog’s life get a little easier. An engineering class of sophomores and juniors spent the semester building and fitting a prosthetic leg for Nugget, a mini-goldendoodle with three legs.By Nebraska Public Media

From recalling names and faces to trauma and healing- memory plays an important role in nearly every aspect of life. Dr. Charan Ranganath is a leading memory research scientist and psychologist, his bestselling book “Why We Remember” is reviewed on this week’sBy Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska state senators began debating the state budget Tuesday.By Nebraska Public Media