Nebraska
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approves emergency rules, still open for public input
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Medical cannabis has technically been legal in Nebraska for some time — but patients still haven’t been able to access it. That could start to change, after the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission took a key step forward Thursday.
In its second-ever meeting, the commission adopted emergency regulations governing the cultivation, transport and distribution of medical marijuana. The move comes just days before the July 1 deadline to have rules in place.
However, the regulations were adopted without allowing public comment beforehand.
“We’ve seen these about 12 hours before you did,” one commissioner said during the meeting, raising concerns about transparency and timing.
Under the emergency rules, smoking or vaping medical cannabis will not be allowed. Products also cannot contain any natural or artificial flavors or colors, nor can they be infused into food or drinks.
Distribution will also be limited. Only one dispensary will be allowed in each of Nebraska’s 12 judicial districts. Each facility must be located at least 1,000 feet from any school, hospital, or church.
While some medical cannabis supporters say the regulations provide a workable foundation, they also flagged what they consider to be major problems—especially in how cannabis can be dispensed.
“There are some concerns about the limitation and excluding of product of raw plant or whole plant flour of cannabis, which is exclusively part of Statute 437. The Patient Protection Act,” said Crista Eggers, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana. “So huge problems there.”
Despite the lack of initial input, the commission says it is now seeking public feedback before finalizing permanent rules, which are required by October.
Jim Wilson, a member of the Nebraska Pharmacist Association, stressed the importance of pharmacist involvement in patient care.
“Taking that medical cannabis, if it’s proper and so forth, a pharmacist needs to advise that patient on potential other effects of it… and also looking for drug interactions with other medications,” Wilson said.
The commission has not responded to questions about who authored the draft regulations or when members received them.
According to the Nebraska Examiner, the next meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 4.
Those wishing to weigh in on the proposed rules can email comments to: LCC.frontdesk@nebraska.gov. Rules begin on page 10 of the document below.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska Athletics announced on Saturday that Nebraska redshirt sophomore Carson Jasa was selected in the third round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs.
Jasa is the eighth Husker to be selected by the Cubs in the draft.
Jasa was the No. 98 pick overall in the draft.
According to Nebraska Athletics, Jasa posted a 3.59 ERA with two complete games and 117 strikeouts across 87.2 innings while holding opponents to a .210 batting average.
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A pair of Nebraska basketball players were honored by the Big Ten Conference on Thursday. Rienk Mast and Callin Hake were chosen as Nebraska’s Outstanding Sportsmanship winners.
The Big Ten honored 36 players with the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 year. One member of each varsity sports team is nominated, and two winners are selected from each institution.
Mast averaged 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 2025-26 and helped Nebraska to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history. He is working out with the Indiana Pacers during the NBA Summer League.
Hake averaged 7.2 points, 3.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while drawing a single-season school-record 33 charges. She is also the first Husker to be a two-time Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winner across all sports after earning her first award in 2024-25.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Get ready for a stretch of absolutely gorgeous weather to kick off your weekend but keep an eye on the heat building as we head into next week.
This Weekend: Perfect Conditions
Saturday and Sunday are shaping up to be nearly identical — sunny skies with highs climbing to around 89 and 90 degrees respectively. A light south southeast breeze at 5 to 10 mph will keep things comfortable, though gusts could reach 20 mph at times. Overnight lows will dip to the low 60s, making for pleasant sleeping weather.
This is ideal weather for outdoor plans. Whether you’re heading to a summer event, spending time at the lake, or just enjoying time outside, you won’t want to miss it.
Early Next Week: Heat Turns Up
Starting Monday, temperatures begin a steady climb. Highs will reach 91 degrees Monday, then 91 again Tuesday before pushing toward 92 on Wednesday. By Thursday and Friday, we’re looking at highs near 94 to 95 degrees.
The good news? Skies remain sunny throughout, and humidity levels should stay relatively manageable. The breeze will be light, so it won’t feel quite as intense as it could.
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