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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 12 MIN

Jan. 16 | Nebraska Medicine buyout, auditor questions contract

from Nebraska Update · host Nebraska Public Media

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 16, include: University of Nebraska Board of Regents votes to make university sole owner of Nebraska Medicine, state auditor questions $2.5 million no-bid contract awarded to bioeconomy consultant with ties to governor, Gov. Jim Pillen urges lawmakers to embrace spending cuts as state faces budget shortfall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty voice frustration and distrust following department eliminations, Love Nebraska volleyball adds former Husker and professional athletes to its ownership group.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 16, include: University of Nebraska Board of Regents votes to make university sole owner of Nebraska Medicine, state auditor questions $2.5 million no-bid contract awarded to bioeconomy consultant with ties to governor, Gov. Jim Pillen urges lawmakers to embrace spending cuts as state faces budget shortfall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty voice frustration and distrust following department eliminations, Love Nebraska volleyball adds former Husker and professional athletes to its ownership group.

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