Samantha Bernt
Reporter
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Samantha Bernt was born and raised in Fremont, Nebraska where she learned her love for writing.
She decided she wanted to pursue a career in journalism after her first journalism class at Fremont High School.
Samantha graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2021 with a degree in journalism, and minors in psychology and global studies.
During her time at UNL, Sam wrote for the Daily Nebraskan, and interned at the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald.
In her free time, Sam loves to crack open a book, binge a new show and catch up with family and friends.
If you have tips or stories for Sam, you can reach her at samantha.bernt@1011now.com.
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The Unicameral's Education Committee started another week of the legislative session hearing testimony on another controversial transgender bill, this one dealing with youth sports.
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The bill, LB 574, deals with controversial transgender issues. It would ban gender-altering procedures on minors.
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President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Those who represent Nebraska in Washington had this to say in response.
A bill introduced at the state capitol aims to give parents more control over their child’s education.
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Monday at the state capitol, the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony regarding LB 15, a bill that would lower the minimum wage for minors.
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“There were recommendations to do a study of the water system, the plumbing, back as early as 2009, if not earlier, and nothing was ever done."
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Two years ago Nebraskans voted to bring sports betting and gaming to the state. Tuesday, 10/11 Now has learned it could still be months until you can put money on the spread, the over-under, or the moneyline.
A water leak has prompted the relocation of almost 140 inmates from a housing unit at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.
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Election Day has come and gone, and as a result of the voter ID initiative passing in the state, hitting the polls may look a little different going forward.
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One of two initiatives for voters on Tuesday’s ballot will be a raise to Nebraska’s minimum wage.
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Brad Elder and the other Crete firefighter who was injured were trying to do a controlled burn to save a home when the wildfire suddenly shifted.
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The University of Nebraska is celebrating a milestone, 50 years of Title IX and allowing women to participate in college athletics.
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Lincoln Police are now investigating the ninth homicide of the year, the suspect was in court on Friday facing past charges.
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As Nebraska football begins a new chapter, many may be wondering where the University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands in terms of past buy-outs and where the money to pay them comes from.
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Students and parents can be more susceptible to deals that look a little too good to be true this time of year.
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Wildfires and extreme heat have made for a challenging year for cattle producers. The Nebraska Cattlemen organization is helping those impacted, get back on their feet.
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It’s been nearly a week since Benjamin Case was murdered on his boat at Branched Oak Lake northwest of Lincoln. His daughter, Payton Case, said she never saw this coming.
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With low unemployment rates, and even more job openings, skilled labor employers are struggling to fill jobs.
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The state is pushing for the permanent availability of E-15, a gasoline that has more ethanol in it.
As state senators have pointed out, Nebraska’s prison overcrowding is the worst in the nation, but LB 920 came to an end Wednesday.
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Nebraska’s proposed abortion ban, referred to as a “trigger” bill, will not become law this session.
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The Nebraska Unicameral failed to override Governor Ricketts’s veto on an application for millions of dollars of additional federal rental assistance, 29-16.
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It’s called Unify Nebraska, and hopes to do just that by hosting online conversations with people across the state.
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Millions participated in sports betting across the country for the Super Bowl, but Nebraska is not quite there yet.
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Trucks, one of Kroy Vandenberg’s favorite things, came from the Brainard area and beyond and lined the streets for the funeral.
Right now, legislative ballots do not show candidates political party affiliation. Bill LR282CA proposed by Senator Julie Slama, could change that.
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As a partial solution to a growing problem, the Department of Health and Human Services came up with a program to help make more hospital beds available. The Hospital Decompression Program will be available in Lincoln, Omaha, and Grand Island.
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Casinos at Nebraska horse tracks got one step closer to becoming a reality on Friday.The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission released a 67-page document of regulations that could help bring casinos to six licensed race tracks in Nebraska, including Lincoln.
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