Nebraska News

TikTok Facing Probe by States Over How Platform Markets to Kids

ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok is being targeted by a group of states seeking to determine whether the social media platform is being improperly marketed to children. The states are investigating how TikTok promotes itself to younger users, including techniques to increase …

Man Sues Nebraska Sheriff After Pepper Ball Blinded Him

An Iowa man is suing an eastern Nebraska county, its sheriff and several deputies, saying their lack of training led one of the deputies to shoot him in the eye with a pepper ball during a protest last year. Adam …

Blizzards, Ice Storms Wreak Havoc In Midwest Plains

Travel conditions remained hazardous as a winter storm swept across much of the northern Great Plains, with blowing and drifting snow creating near-zero visibility on some roads. The combination of freezing rain, snow and high winds that forced the shutdown …

Travelers Opens $200M Data Center in Nebraska

A New-York based insurance firm has opened a $200 million data center in Nebraska’s Sarpy County, the latest of such facilities built in the area for companies like Fidelity, Yahoo, Cabela’s and Cosentry. Gov. Pete Ricketts and other officials celebrated …

Farm, Ranch Tourism Liability Bill Advances in Nebraska

Farmers and ranchers who open their property to tourists could be shielded from certain lawsuits under a bill advancing by Nebraska lawmakers. Senators gave the proposal first-round approval with a 33-1 vote. Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala said he introduced …

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Adds McGuire as Midwest Sr. Field Rep

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Cos. added Michael McGuire as a senior field representative to promote targeted growth in the Midwest. Specifically, McGuire serves producers in Iowa and Nebraska. He is responsible for identifying prospects for appointments while providing information about …

Bill Legalizing Lyft, Uber in Nebraska Closer to Passage

New rules that would let Lyft, Uber and other ride-hailing companies operate legally in Nebraska have advanced to a final vote in the Legislature. Lawmakers gave the measure second-round approval on May 5. The bill by Sen. Heath Mello of …

State of Emergency Declared in Oklahoma Following Severe Storms, Tornados

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency after an outbreak of severe storms that swept across the state on May 6 bringing tornados, high winds, hail and flooding. At least 39 tornados were reported to have touched …

Nebraska Gov. Signs Law Boosting Protections for Pregnant Workers

Pregnant workers will have the right to easier workloads and modified schedules under a new Nebraska law. Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a bill to create better employment protections for expectant mothers. The law requires employers to acknowledge physical limitations of …

Nebraska Bill to Legalize Ridesharing Services Advances

A bill that would allow Uber, Lyft and other ride-booking services to operate legally in Nebraska is headed to a vote in the Legislature. The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee voted 5-2 to advance regulations for the smartphone-based services, which have …