Nevada becomes first state to ban most pre-employment pot tests

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June 12, 2019Updated: June 12, 2019

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

UNK students get chance to send research to International Space Station

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Kenesaw Buildings Destroyed in Tuesday Storms

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

State

Gratitude Baseball Camp honors Chris Gradoville's legacy

Nevada becomes first state to ban most pre-employment pot tests

Regional

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

UNK students get chance to send research to International Space Station

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Kenesaw Buildings Destroyed in Tuesday Storms

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

State

Gratitude Baseball Camp honors Chris Gradoville's legacy

Pillen issues emergency declarations for South Fork Fire

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns across Nebraska Panhandle

Wildfire prompts Fort Robinson to temporarily close

Mandatory evacuations ordered near Fort Robinson due to South Fork Fire

Struggling to stay ahead of the drought, farmers and ranchers facing flood

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists