Flock Camera Issues Heat Up
Valley County Board to decide on flock camera removal
Christopher Bruha estimates he drives by Flock Safety’s Automated License Plate Reader cameras on the east and west side of Ord twice a day. He’s an Ord native who recently moved back to work in his hometown.

Broken Bow City Council to Hold Hearing on Flock Cameras, Take Up Housing and Data Center Rules
'Modern-day policing': Local law enforcement share their work with flock cameras
Nebraska Democratic Party Sues to Block Working People's Party
Nebraska Democrats, Working Families Party sue ‘Working People Party’ • Nebraska Examiner
Two efforts to establish new parties in Nebraska have been sued by the Democratic and Republican parties.

Nebraska Democratic Party sues to block Working People Party certification
The Nebraska Democratic Party and the national Working Families Party have filed a motion to prevent the Working People Party from gaining official political party status in the state.

Nebraska Democratic Party sues to block new Working People Party from ballot
The Nebraska Democratic Party joined the legal fray on Monday, filing a lawsuit against Evnen to stop the formation of the fledgling Working People Party.

Nebraska Democratic Party files restraining order to stop the certification of Working People Party
The suit alleges a paid Working People’s Party petition circulator recording with a protentional signer saying the party would “take away votes from the Democrats.”

New Terminal Opens in North Platte
North Platte Regional Airport debuts new terminal
A new era of regional air travel is taking off across Lincoln County. The North Platte Regional Airport Authority welcomed the community inside its brand-new passenger terminal on Monday afternoon, celebrating the completion of the “North Platte – New Places” project.

Fischer, Ricketts, Pillen, others sing new Lee Bird terminal’s praises
Nebraska officials, including U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen, praised the project as a collaborative effort enhancing regional transportation infrastructure and investment in rural communities.

Off-Road Vehicle and E-Bike Ordinances
Hastings City Council votes on off-road vehicle ordinance, eyes future amendments
The Hastings City Council has unanimously approved new restrictions on off-road motor vehicles.

Lincoln City Council Hearing on rule changes for e-bike, other small vehicles
Lincoln City Council Hearing on rule changes for e-bike, other small vehicles

Water Line Break at State Penitentiary
Nebraska State Penitentiary water line break impacts 715 inmates; families speak on behalf of loved ones
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said they have to do things a little different until repairs are made, but families are worried with what’s happening.

Other Top Stories
CORRECTION: Investigation of $2.5M no-bid contract still with Lincoln Police Department • Nebraska Examiner
An investigation of a $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and a contractor Gov. Jim Pillen recommended has moved from the Lincoln Police Department to the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office.

Legal Marijuana NOW candidate says he never planned to leave Senate race • Nebraska Examiner
Legal Marijuana NOW U.S. Senate candidate Mike Marvin told the Examiner he doesn’t plan to hold any campaign events.

Nebraska board postpones approval of all-girls middle school in North Omaha
The Nebraska State Board of Education last week postponed the conditional approval of an all-girls middle school in North Omaha

University of Nebraska, State College System Collaborate on ERP
Support for the enterprise resource planning system used by both Nebraska’s university and state college systems is being phased out, so they’re seeking state funding to move to a new cloud-based solution.
Childcare is too expensive and too hard to find. A Nebraska lawmaker is working to change that - Central News Channel Nebraska
“We’re not getting paid the cost of care,” Arnold said.

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