Nebraska cannabis commission sets emergency rules, raising concerns among advocates

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The state’s new medical marijuana regulatory board met Thursday morning for the second time with a firm understanding that they’re on deadline — but left many questions unanswered. They have a lot of things to figure out before …

Nebraska distance standout honored by Gatorade

The reigning Gatorade Nebraska Boys Track and Field Player of the Year put on a show at the state championships earlier this year. Fremont High School senior Juan Gonzalez swept the distance events, winning the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 in Division A. He has …

Nebraska City Seniors battle four foes

Juan Gonzalez tabbed Gatorade Nebraska Boys Track and Field Player of the Year

The reigning Gatorade Nebraska Boys Track and Field Player of the Year put on a show at the state championships earlier this year. Fremont High School senior Juan Gonzalez swept the distance events, winning the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 in Division A. He has …

Nebraska Man Gave His Savings Account Information To Someone Who Claimed To Be Luke Bryan… & Got Scammed

For those that need to hear this… alarm bells should go off if Luke Bryan texts you asking for your bank information. Though Luke Bryan is having to take a bit of a break from performing as of right now, I can assure you that he doesn’t have enough free …

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission OKs emergency rules. Here's what they say.

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission members Lorelle Mueting, from left, Monica Oldenburg, Bruce Bailey and Michael Coffey work during a public meeting at the Nebraska State Office Building on Thursday. The commission approved emergency regulations, which …

'America loves beef': Nebraska feedlot owners navigate rising beef prices and labor shortages

Joan and Steve Ruskamp, feedlot owners in Colfax County, are dealing with rising beef prices and labor shortages, affecting their ability to maintain their usual number of cattle. "There's about 2000 head here, which is about two thirds of what we …

Judge dismisses federal preemption case against Nebraska medical cannabis laws

LINCOLN — A Lancaster County District Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to void Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws on the grounds that they violate federal laws against marijuana. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong, in a 16-page opinion …

Nebraska Author Scott Bolinger in Alliance

Scott Bolinger will be at the Alliance VFW from 9a.m.-1p.m. on Saturday, June 28th conducting a book signing to help with the Alpha Zeta fundraiser. Scott Bolinger was a candidate for Attorney General in 2020, ran for the legislature from District 47 in …

First Human Case of WNV Confirmed in Nebraska for 2025 7 hours

June 26th, 2025 | rmurphy  The first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season has been detected in the East Central District Health Department. While no mosquito pools have tested positive for WNV so far this season, it is important …