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For 27 years, the federal Conservation Reserve Program has taken land out of farming to improve water, provide habitat, and reduce erosion. But farmers have been enrolling less land and it’s not just budget cuts that could make the program smaller... more››
With populations declining, rural communities are searching for ways to convince young residents to return. In the state of Kansas, it actually pays to go back. A one-of-a-kind program offers tax incentives for residents to settle in rural counties... more››
After World War II, Nebraska became home to numerous Holocaust survivors. For the last 68 years, many of those survivors shared their stories with Nebraska students. But soon, there may not be anyone left to give a firsthand account of the tragedy... more››
The local food movement and craft brewing industry have each been booming for years. But the idea of creating a local craft beer is still something new. “Farm to glass" brewers are starting to take root using ingredients sourced from nearby fields... more››
Forget Trekkies – there’s a new fandom in town, centered around a cartoon show created for little girls. Yet most of the fans? They’re males in their twenties. Take a peek inside Nebraska’s “My Little Pony” convention to learn more.
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Capitol Conversations
Sen. Ken Haar of Malcolm discusses legislation on climate change, the Nebraska Environmental Trust, and wind power on this week's installment of Capitol Conversations.
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US State Department Keystone Pipeline hearing on April 18
Tornadoes Strike Nebraska
"Devil Clouds" by NET News producer Mike Tobias examines the deadliest natural disaster in Nebraska's history, the 1913 Easter tornadoes.
A history of Nebraska's death penalty
This documentary by NET News producer Bill Kelly reviews a century and a half of Nebraska's death penalty, focusing on the differing methods, changing law and shifting public opinion.
Nebraska Health Care: Moving Forward
An NET News Presentation
Nebraska faces a decision on whether it will expand Medicaid under the new federal health law. Fred Knapp of NET News discusses the state's options with a panel of state senators and experts.
NET News Documentaries
"Hispanic Farmers on Broken Ground" examines past and present obstacles facing Hispanic farmers in the Midwest.
Only a small percentage of the state's school children, just more than 2 percent, are educated at home. What home schooling in... more››
There are hundreds of gangs and more than 5,000 gang members in Nebraska. And experts say these numbers are not declining. Gang... more››
STRATCOM 9:11 A Different Doomsday shares the stories of the men and women serving at STRATCOM and Offutt Air Force base on the... more››
The generally accepted definition of binge drinking in the United States is the consumption of five or more alcoholic drinks in... more››
False confession. Fake evidence.It became one of the most controversial crime stories in recent Nebraska history.
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