Nebraska
Breaking down Initiative 434, aimed at putting Nebraska’s 12-week abortion ban into constitution
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – This Election Day, Nebraskans will have the opportunity to weigh in on two historic and conflicting ballot measures regarding abortion access in the state.
VOTER’S GUIDE: 2024 Nebraska General Election
Initiative 434 aims to put the existing 12-week abortion ban into the state’s constitution, while Initiative 439 is trying expand abortion access up to the point of fetal viability. This is the first time that Nebraska is having two competing ballot measures.
“There’s nothing about these that can be reconciled. So whichever one of these gets the most votes is likely to become the initiative that gets adopted into the Nebraska constitution,” Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said in April.
The Nebraska Legislature passed a 12-week abortion ban in 2023, and Initiative 434 would enshrine that into the state’s constitution but allow for abortion when necessitated by a medical emergency or when the pregnancy stems from sexual assault or incest.
Protect Women and Children is campaigning for Initiative 434.
“Initiative 434 protects laws that require parental consent before a girl under 18 can get an abortion, allowing parents to be their for our daughters. This is just common sense,” Rebecca Schwend, who supports 434, said.
Hannah Dumais, a field organizer campaigning for the conflicting Initiative 439, said the current ban is hurting women across the state.
“I personally was a woman who ended up miscarrying at 16.5 weeks and I started to miscarry, and I was sent home and had to wait until I was hemorrhaging and almost dead before I had to come back. And so I know the type of impact that it has on women from a personal standpoint,” Dumais said.
Advocates of 434 look to this as a moral necessity.
“Abortion is the intentional killing of an innocent child. That is not healthcare. How can it be called healthcare when the procedure ends in death,” Kate Leising who supports 434 said.
The initiatives will be the last thing you see on your ballot, and 434 is the first of six to vote on.
Click here to subscribe to our 10/11 NOW daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox.
Copyright 2024 KOLN. All rights reserved.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Four former Nebraska men’s basketball players are set to take part in the 2026 NBA League in Las Vegas.
The players include:
- Rienk Mast of the Indiana Pacers
- Sam Hoiberg of the Phoenix Suns
- Josiah Allick of the Charlotte Hornets
- Brice Williams of the Detroit Pistons
According to Nebraska Athletics, it is the second straight summer that Nebraska has had four summer league participants.
Each team will play at least five games, including four preliminary contests from July 9 to July16.
The semifinals are set for July 18 on Prime Video, while the championship game will air July 19 on ESPN.
Teams not advancing to the semifinals will play a fifth game between July 17 to July 19.
Click here to subscribe to our 10/11 NOW daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox.
Copyright 2026 KOLN. All rights reserved.
A Nebraska quarterback commit is making headlines heading into his senior season. Five-star prospect Trae Taylor has been named by Rivals as one of the ‘five high school football transfers that will make a big impact this 2026 season.’
Taylor heads into 2026 after a strong 2025 season at Carmel Catholic (IL). In 11 games, he threw 3,571 yards, 38 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also ran 77 times for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The five-star quarterback is transferring to Millard South (NE) this offseason and will join a team that went 12-1 this past season and won back-to-back Class A State championships. He is taking over as the starting quarterback, replacing Jett Thomalla, who signed with Alabama.
Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes that the transfer quarterback is well-rounded and one of the stronger arms in the 2027 cycle. He also believes that the development he has shown this late in his career should be seen as a positive.
“Brings a combination of high-end arm talent and refinement to the table. Has a whippy release that uncoils quickly to generate fast arm action. Added arm strength in the off-season prior to his senior year. Can drive the football to all areas of the field with palpable zip. Rips throws out to the far hash and up the seam. Throws a tight spiral that cuts through the wind. Has proven to be accurate in multiple settings. Hyper-trained and plays with a good level of consistency as a passer.”
Taylor is also the first Cornhusker commit to ever hold the title of Elite 11 MVP. He was named the Most Valuable Player at the conclusion of The Opening Finals at Nike’s World Headquarters last month.
Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.
-
San Francisco, CA6 minutes agoMultiple people lose eyes, hands in illegal fireworks-related injuries in San Francisco
-
Dallas, TX9 minutes agoTexas took this Dallas couple’s newborn baby for 3 weeks. A judge says their rights were violated
-
Miami, FL14 minutes agoSouth Florida foundation empowering thousands of young girls through education, mentorship, community support
-
Boston, MA21 minutes agoWhere to watch Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: TV channel, start time, streaming for July 7
-
Denver, CO24 minutes agoHouse fire in Denver fully engulfs power pole, detached garage mostly destroyed
-
Seattle, WA24 minutes agoWEST SEATTLE SCENE: Stranded dog’s rocky rescue
-
Milwaukee, WI39 minutes agoCollege wasn’t on his radar. This nonprofit helped him — and hundreds more
-
Atlanta, GA44 minutes agoAtlanta man killed in SE Georgia shooting, GBI investigating
