Nebraskans rip proposed regulations on medical cannabis at public hearing

LINCOLN — Green shirts filled a hearing room in Lincoln full of Nebraskans who support the legalization of medical cannabis but oppose the regulations of the product proposed by the state’s new Medical Cannabis Commission. Thirty-two people...

Medical cannabis supporters voiced opposition to proposed regulations at public hearing Wednesday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — We are now just a few weeks away from the 1-year mark of when Nebraskans overwhelmingly voted for two medical cannabis initiatives. But the conversation on how to roll it out is still happening. Supporters, many with...

Nebraska fed delegation stays on script, blaming Democrats for shutdown as Dems blame them

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s all-Republican congressional delegation continues its messaging effort about the ongoing shutdown of the federal government, which the GOP controls but needs Democratic votes to fund. Neither side sees an end in sight, because...

Medical cannabis advocates rally against Nebraska's proposed rules

LINCOLN, Neb — Medical cannabis advocates rallied together on Wednesday before a Nebraska hearing regarding Medical Cannabis Rules. Participants gathered at the 14th Street entrance of the State Office Building to speak out against the proposed...

Medical marijuana advocates voice frustration at public hearing

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Dozens of Nebraskans urged state officials Wednesday to ease proposed restrictions on medical marijuana, but their pleas fell on empty chairs as no commissioners showed up to listen. The hearing, which started at 1 p.m. and...

Nebraska medical cannabis advocates demand action as Commissioners miss public hearing

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The state of Nebraska held a public hearing Wednesday to gather comments on proposed rules and regulations for medical cannabis, with the emergency regulations set to expire in less than two months. After standing in the...

Equip Healthcare Contact Center Agents with the Best Tools

1. Integrate Platforms Within the Organization’s Environment A contact center agent may need to access the electronic health records system while helping a patient with a query about a follow-up or checking to see if they need to schedule...

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks applicants for Elite 11 vet program

LINCOLN, Neb — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting applications for the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, a competitive scholarship aimed at increasing the number of veterinarians serving livestock producers in rural...

Nebraska High School Football All-Classification Rankings: October 13, 2025

Another week of the 2025 Nebraska high school football season has come and gone, and High School On SI has all of the latest rankings for each classification as of October 13. High School On SI's formula was created using its own linear...

"Tate McRae concert must have fired something up in" - Nebraska Volleyball' Harper Murray opens up on Canadian singer's impact on her performance

Harper Murray made her feelings known after receiving a major Big Ten honor, playfully saying that Tate McRae's concert may have fueled her performance. Murray attended the show at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on October 9, 2025. Harper Murray,...

‘I’ve been fighting for this’: Dozens voice concerns at public hearing on medical marijuana regulations

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Patients, caregivers and advocates filled the sidewalk outside the Nebraska State Office Building on Wednesday, calling for changes to Nebraska’s proposed medical cannabis regulations. “71% of Nebraska voters passed the...

Lawmakers, advocates mull medical cannabis regs to prevent ‘Wild West’

LINCOLN — The decade-long fight to secure a safe, regulated medical cannabis system in Nebraska could hinge on whether state lawmakers adopt legislation this spring to help implement the ballot measures. Senators and advocates for medical cannabis...

Nebraska trucking company overhauls time off policy following sick leave mandate

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Nebraska trucking company is receiving mixed reactions after changing its paid time off policy to align with the state’s paid sick leave law that went into effect on Oct. 1. Staff with Gana Trucking & Excavating, a...

'Squash the will of the people': Public hearing on Nebraska medical cannabis regulations draws opposition

SIX NEBRASKA PATIENTS AND SUPPORTERS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS ACCESS PACK INTO A LINCOLN OFFICE BUILDING TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD THIS AFTERNOON. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M JULIE CORNELL. I’M ROB MCCARTNEY. IT’S A PUBLIC FEEDBACK SESSION ON...

Nebraska Medicine breaks ground on Gretna Landing Health Center

GRETNA, Neb. (KOLN) - Health care providers will trade their white coats for hard hats to break ground on the site of the future Nebraska Medicine Gretna Landing Health Center. Nebraska Medicine is partnering with Noddle Companies on the project,...

Clearwater Valley Health named finalist for National Imaging Award

Clearwater Valley Health has been recognized as a finalist for Cassling’s 2025 Imaging for Impact Award, a prestigious national honor that celebrates innovative approaches to improving patient care and expanding access to critical healthcare...

Evers to sign bill shielding 911 dispatchers from liability in mental health referrals

A Wisconsin bill would grant 911 dispatchers civil liability immunity when transferring calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The immunity would not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the dispatcher. The proposal...

Healthcare center donates over 600 coats to NE children in need

LINCOLN, HOLDREDGE & MINDEN, Neb. — Molina Healthcare of Nebraska, in collaboration with community organizations, has distributed 672 winter coats to children across six educational sites in Lincoln, Holdredge, Lexington and Minden. The initiative...

Advanced materials research is first Nebraska-led project to earn prestigious NSF award

A new $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help keep the University of Nebraska­—Lincoln at the forefront of advanced materials science. A team led by Evgeny Tsymbal, George Holmes Distinguished Professor of Physics, was one...

Man sent to hospital after stabbing in Sioux City’s Morningside area

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Police in Sioux City are investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital. The Sioux City Police Department says at about 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, first responders were sent to the Morningside neighborhood....