Aug. 6 | Child care costs rise, property tax relief falls short

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 6, include: child care costs continue to strain family budgets across Nebraska and Midwest, Nebraska's property tax relief spending has increased dramatically while property tax bills continue to rise, complaint challenges donations supporting Nebraska online sports betting petitions, Omaha officials say owners of damaged Blackstone building must decide whether to repair or demolish it, Lincoln election reform petitions fall short after signature review, Nebraska farmers rank among nation's hardest hit by higher diesel prices this planting season, Senate lawmakers consider reducing conservation funding in Farm Bill, Nebraska gymnast Elias Edwards chases a junior national team berth.