Legislative Bill 409, which also would set up a special Unicameral committee to study transmission-line issues, reflects a years-long Sandhills dispute over Nebraska Public Power District’s currently mothballed R-Project.

The Colorado Springs Gazette reported that President Trump overturned the Air Force secretary's recommendation of Peterson Air Force Base as a political favor to supporters in Alabama.

The mob that broke into the U.S. Capitol spent hours roaming the building, including Statuary Hall where a bronze statue of Ponca Chief Standing Bear was installed in 2019.

Donald Trump took more than 93% of Grant County's votes in November. But even though their guy won, Joe Biden's supporters won't be publicly celebrating his inauguration Wednesday.

"The U.S. brand has suffered during the last four years," says Derek Chollet. "Our reputation for competence and stability will need a rebuilding effort now."

How long will the honeymoon last?

Gov. Pete Ricketts will give his State of the State address on Thursday before the Legislature.

The governor said 133,000 doses of vaccine have been delivered to providers and 60,000 doses have been administered.

Maj. Scott Ingalsbe said the Nebraska Soldiers and Airmen will assist in protecting property and providing a safe environment for citizens to exercise their right to peacefully assemble and protest.

"It is my belief that if the Legislature fails to enact spending constraints the people of Nebraska will take matters into their own hands and strip local governments of their property tax authority."