Nebraska passes bill requiring age verification for social media

Nebraska minors will soon need parental permission to create social media accounts under a bill approved by state lawmakers.

May 19, 2025Updated: May 19, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska passes bill requiring age verification for social media

Regional

Norfolk Avenue to close for River Point District gateway sign installation

Norfolk Avenue to close for River Point District gateway sign installation

Norfolk man arrested after allegedly threatening group with knife at park

Norfolk man arrested after allegedly threatening group with knife at park

Pretrial hearing concludes for Wayne County murder suspect

Pretrial hearing underway for Wayne County murder suspect

Norfolk church leader calls for community bell ringing to celebrate America’s 250th

Norfolk church leader calls for community bell ringing to celebrate America’s 250th

State

Sen. Ricketts talks parades, Nebraska culture, and legislative goals at 2026 Beatrice Homestead Days Parade

Nebraska State Patrol welcomes two new K9s to the ranks

Buy big game permits starting July 8

Stuhr Museum holding United We Celebrate Festival

Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

‘Somebody out there knows something’: $10,000 reward offered in Nebraska wildfire arson case

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities