Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

Citing property tax concerns, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued his first veto of the year

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

Regional

Dodge County investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case

14-year-old arrested in North Omaha homicide

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

Volunteers spring to action for storm recovery

State

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

Sports

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens