Protests and Activism

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (613+ words) Major sportsbooks spent more than $7 million on the signature drive as Nebraska online sports betting proponents now prepare for a Nov. 3 statewide vote. Nebraska online sports betting proponents are gearing up for a general election campaign after a successful multimillion-dollar…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (40+ words) The Nebraska Supreme Court says three proposed Lincoln charter amendments can go before voters in November, despite a missed deadline. The Nebraska Supreme Court says three proposed Lincoln charter amendments can go before voters in November, despite a missed deadline....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (81+ words) The Nebraska Secretary of State will not place a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot. The Protect Nebraskans’ Initiative and Referendum Powers Constitutional Amendment would have limited lawmakers' ability to change laws approved directly by voters. A former state…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (923+ words) Chief Deputy Ben Houchin of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office announced the expansion at a Wednesday morning briefing. The four proposed ballot measures seek to legalize and regulate online sports betting, restrict K-12 and collegiate school sports participation to students' sex…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (541+ words) A grassroots group behind the push to raise the number of police officers in Lincoln by 79 is pausing its push to get on the November ballot, organizers announced Thursday. Seen from the interior of a car, raindrops on the front…...

2+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (264+ words) (Lincoln) -- A Nebraska coalition said it has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to make it more difficult for state lawmakers to change laws approved by voters. At a news conference in Lincoln, leaders with the Respect Nebraska Voters…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (178+ words) A woman circulates the petition to create the "Nebraska Work People Party " at the Douglas County Treasurer’s office located at 411 N 84th St. in Omaha, on Monday, June... Javascript is required to use this website. A woman circulates the petition to…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (144+ words) A man stands in his home near a synagogue, which was damaged in a strike, Tuesday in Tehran, Iran. Javascript is required to use this website. A man stands in his home near a synagogue, which was damaged in a…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (329+ words) The third "No Kings" protests took place across the state and nation, with many bringing in messages about immigration and the war in Iran. Nebraska joined the rest of the country in holding 'No Kings' protests in Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (248+ words) Omaha World-Herald Javascript is required to use this website. People gather for a “No Kings" protest in and around Gallagher Park in Omaha, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A passing motorist shows their support for during a “No Kings" protest…...