EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 12 MIN
May 28 | NDP calls for Harding investigation, SNAP declines
from Nebraska Update · host Nebraska Public Media
Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, May 28, include: The Nebraska Democratic Party is requesting the Department of Justice to investigate a financial disclosure issue with Republican Brinker Harding, who’s running for the 2nd Congressional District; SNAP food assistance participation in Nebraska fell 11% between April 2025 and April 2026 according to state data. Macy Byars reports on how federal legislation helped drive the decline and what it could mean for families relying on assistance; Emergency room visits for tick bites reached their highest April levels in nearly a decade. Jess Savage reports on how to protect yourself from tick-borne illnesses; Work is underway on the Niobrara State Park pond as part of Nebraska Game and Parks’ aquatic habitat plan; Nebraska softball opens Women’s College World Series play Thursday night against Arkansas in Oklahoma City; Some are watching for a “Godzilla El Nino” that could develop this year and bring distinct weather changes to Nebraska.
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Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, May 28, include: The Nebraska Democratic Party is requesting the Department of Justice to investigate a financial disclosure issue with Republican Brinker Harding, who’s running for the 2nd Congressional District; SNAP food assistance participation in Nebraska fell 11% between April 2025 and April 2026 according to state data. Macy Byars reports on how federal legislation helped drive the decline and what it could mean for families relying on assistance; Emergency room visits for tick bites reached their highest April levels in nearly a decade. Jess Savage reports on how to protect yourself from tick-borne illnesses; Work is underway on the Niobrara State Park pond as part of Nebraska Game and Parks’ aquatic habitat plan; Nebraska softball opens Women’s College World Series play Thursday night against Arkansas in Oklahoma City; Some are watching for a “Godzilla El Nino” that could develop this year and bring distinct weather changes to Nebraska.
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May 28 | NDP calls for Harding investigation, SNAP declines
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