Rick Beard's Bold Cannabis Plan | Lincoln News

Rick Beard's Bold Cannabis Plan | Lincoln News

Rick Beard, Nebraska’s legal marijuana insurgent candidate, is rolling out a high-stakes plan to legalize medical cannabis through a state-run system that could net $500 million annually in new tax revenue—while also pushing hemp biofuel expansion and tougher data center regulations. Running against GOP incumbent Jim Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz, Beard positions himself as the working-class voice with the most practical fiscal blueprint, arguing the current commission-driven system is rigged to fail. He wants broad, compassionate access to cannabis—including smokeable forms—with a doctor’s recommendation, and vows to reject corporate money to preserve political integrity. If elected, he’ll use executive orders to fast-track his agenda, seeking a running mate to bolster his legal and political muscle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/87e6b370be39ab85

Nebraska Senate Race in Legal Chaos | Lincoln News

Nebraska’s Democratic Party is in legal and political chaos after Senate candidate Cindy Burbank dropped out post-primary, sparking a lawsuit from defeated pastor William Forbes who demands the party replace her—or risk disenfranchising voters. With a September 1 deadline and a July 29 court date looming, the party faces pressure to find a replacement amid swirling allegations that Burbank’s candidacy was a strategic move to bolster Dan Osborn’s chances—while Osborn and Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts battle for the seat in a race already complicated by this unfolding drama. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3198a98e6baa47da

Corey Rotherham Trial Delayed | Lincoln News

Corey Rotherham’s trial, one of four teens accused in the July stabbing death of Jacob Bishop, has been delayed until next year amid a legal tug-of-war over scheduling and new evidence. The case, tied to a robbery gone wrong and involving Bishop’s ties to a violent Facebook group, now hinges on a higher court’s decision to reverse an earlier ruling. Defense argues a victim’s diary entry showing he was seriously injured should have been considered, while prosecutors warn of logistical hurdles and the gravity of potential life sentences. Meanwhile, two other defendants — Shane and Cole — face separate charges in a May triple homicide, with their sentencing pushed to the end of the month. The tangled web of motions and appeals underscores the complexity of multi-defendant, high-stakes criminal proceedings. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/82f92781f8bd32f2

John Deere Lets Farmers Repair Their Own Equipment | Lincoln News

John Deere just agreed to a major settlement that empowers farmers to fix their own tractors and combines — a win for the right to repair after years of being locked into dealer-only service. The deal, spurred by lawsuits from states like Illinois and Pennsylvania, opens up diagnostic tools and repair manuals to owners and independent shops, slashing downtime and costs during harvest. John Deere also coughs up $5 million to fund farmer repair programs — all while claiming it’s about better customer support. This is a big step toward leveling the playing field for agribusinesses who’ve long demanded more control over their own equipment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/68332f6261f057cd

Five Local Knife Makers of Butler County | Lincoln News

Step into the sharp legacy of Nebraska’s knife-making tradition at the Butler County Museum, where five master craftsmen—Frank Straka, Richard Masek, Floyd Nichols, Clark Gocken, and David Streeter—shine. Floyd Nichols’ WWII-era custom knives, engraved with soldiers’ names and even buffalo nickels, are a standout. Clark Gocken credits Nichols as his muse, while David Streeter, once a tool and die maker, found his true calling after a blacksmithing event—now crafting knives purely for joy, not commissions. The exhibit is open now—don’t miss the heat, the rhythm, and the art of the blade. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/18cc6afc64446398