The first Give To Lincoln Day exceeded all expectations. With just a little over 100 nonprofits participating in 2011, they reached their quiet goal of $1 million. Since then, the event has steadily grown. In 2020, a record $7 million was raised in the community from about 28,000 donations.

The bill sets a base level of expectations for the accreditation of individual law enforcement agencies across the state. Some larger agencies already meet or exceed many of these newly proposed requirements. The legislation requires that a set amount of hours be dedicated to areas relating to de-escalation training, anti-bias training, and substance abuse training for both annual continuing education and initial officer certification.

By Juliet Bromme April 23, 2021 There are thousands of children living with epilepsy in Nebraska. [...]

KZUM has partnered with a new podcast called Blazin’ A Trail. The show features guests who are on the path to success in the fields of art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and any other areas that require risk-taking and perseverance. 

In the face of the pandemic, mental health deterioration as a result of financial hardship, social isolation, healthcare-related anxiety, and the general stress of dealing with uncertainty has remained a national concern. In response to the staggering need for public mental health support, Nebraska recently introduced LB247, a bill to create a 3-digit Mental Health Crisis Hotline Task Force.

A podcast covering sex and spirituality is coming to Lincoln, Nebraska. After a friend noticed a KZUM advertisement, New Host, Kate Pierson, realized she could reach a larger audience. A podcast format will provide a more structured approach to discussing how intimacy and spirituality are intertwined.

After the snap of extreme cold weather in Nebraska, we wanted to take a look at what the situation looked like for our Lincoln's unsheltered individuals. You can learn more about the efforts of our local organizations during the cold weather.