Jan 7th, 2009 · Chris Hurt, professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, talks about the ongoing trouble for the ethanol industry. Hurt explains how volatile commodity prices are affecting the industry. A plant in Plainview, Neb., announced a temporary shutdown this week, and other ethanol companies have put plans to build new plants on hold.
Nov 12th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama has promised to loosen restrictions on abortion. At the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' semiannual meeting Tuesday in Baltimore, one bishop after another echoed the words of Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Neb., who said the church can't let that happen.
Oct 21st, 2008 · Nebraska's safe haven law was designed to let parents leave their infants at hospitals with no chance of prosecution. But a loophole has attracted parents from across the country who can't handle their teenagers. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman explains how he plans to fix the law.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Nebraska's unusual electoral vote system may allow Barack Obama to pick up an electoral vote in this historically Republican state. Similar rules in Maine have made the Democratic-leaning state a target of the McCain campaign.
Sep 29th, 2008 · A law intended to protect abandoned infants in Nebraska is having an unexpected effect. So far, 14 children — many preteens or teenagers — have been dropped off at hospitals. Now state officials, who say parents fed up with raising unruly older children are misusing the law, are calling on the legislature to restrict the age to younger children.
Sep 9th, 2008 · Alliance, Neb., is one of several towns in the state allowing people to ride all-terrain vehicles on city streets in the face of high gas prices. Riders say using the small, low-slung vehicles saves money on gas, but some officials are concerned about safety.
Jul 7th, 2008 · The U.S. swimming trials were held in Ohama, Neb., to decide who would make the Olympic team. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks with USA Today columnist Christine Brennan to find out about who made the team and the records set by 41-year-old Dara Torres, the oldest American swimmer to ever make the Olympic team.
Jul 6th, 2008 · The U.S. Olympic swimming trials end tonight in Omaha, Neb. — and it's been a meet for the record books. Richard Quick, who has coached the U.S. Olympic team six times, discusses the trials with host Andrea Seabrook.