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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Nebraska this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 16

By D. U. Schwartz | Aug 26, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 9.

Omaha man sentenced to ten years for child pornography charge

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 25, 2025

Lucas J. Lacy, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for accessing with intent to view visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

Nebraska employers face new paid leave poster deadline after legislative changes

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 22, 2025

The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, which mandates paid sick leave for employees statewide, was enacted following the passage of Initiative 436 in the November 2024 election.

Nebraska authorities charge five after rescue of child laborers from area hotels

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 21, 2025

Five individuals have been charged with federal crimes following an investigation into alleged human trafficking activities at multiple hotels in Nebraska.

MS-13 member sentenced for illegal reentry after felony convictions

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 21, 2025

Roberto Lamadrid Campuzano, a 38-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States following an aggravated felony conviction.

Omaha man sentenced to ten years for role in fentanyl analogue distribution conspiracy

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 15, 2025

A 19-year-old Omaha resident, Dale Jackson, was sentenced in federal court for his involvement in the distribution and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl analogue.

Mike Hilgers demands investigation into FireAid non-profit which Trump called a ‘scam’

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 13, 2025

Mike Hilgers and 13 other state Attorneys General are demanding FireAid explain how it spent the $100 million raised for LA wildfire victims, citing reports survivors haven’t received promised direct relief.

NFIB optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor quality concerns

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 13, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3, which is slightly above its long-term average.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending Aug. 9

By D. U. Schwartz | Aug 12, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 2.

Nebraska's Other Services (except Public Administration) sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 12, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in Nebraska filed four H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Nebraska during Q2

By R. C. Hanna | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Nebraska in the second quarter of 2025.

Nebraska's Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 11, 2025

Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Nebraska submitted four H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

12 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Nebraska during 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 10, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in Nebraska filed 12 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Nebraska this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 16

Omaha man sentenced to ten years for child pornography charge

Nebraska employers face new paid leave poster deadline after legislative changes

Nebraska authorities charge five after rescue of child laborers from area hotels

MS-13 member sentenced for illegal reentry after felony convictions

Omaha man sentenced to ten years for role in fentanyl analogue distribution conspiracy

Mike Hilgers demands investigation into FireAid non-profit which Trump called a ‘scam’

NFIB optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor quality concerns

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending Aug. 9

Nebraska's Other Services (except Public Administration) sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Nebraska during Q2

Nebraska's Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

12 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Nebraska during 2024

84 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Construction industry in Nebraska during 2024

Employers from Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in Nebraska filed 1,662 H-2A petitions in 2024

FOIA request sent to University of Nebraska at Omaha regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

FOIA request sent to Peru State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

FOIA request sent to University of Nebraska-Lincoln regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

FOIA request sent to Wayne State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

FOIA request sent to Chadron State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

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