Nebraska vs. USC: Three things we know, and three things we still don't know
Evan Bland has three things we learned and three things we still don't know about the Huskers after Nebraska's loss to USC.
Nebraska vs. Indiana: Three things we know, and three things we still don't know
Evan Bland has three things we learned and three things we still don't know about the Huskers after Nebraska's loss to No. 16 Indiana.
Football fans pull down goal post following Nebraska-Oklahoma game in 2000
The celebration quickly turned to chaos following the Nebraska-Oklahoma game in 2000. Local law enforcement tried to hold their ground, protecting the goal post with batons and pepper spray, everyone including journalists, photographers, and even Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops were caught in the middle as fans busted through the battle lines.
Venue set for Tim Walz rally; RFK Jr. will stump for Trump in Omaha
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News, with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York.
House Speaker Johnson kicks off big political weekend in Nebraska’s 2nd District
House Speaker Mike Johnson launched a weekend of national political visits to Nebraska’s 2nd District with a stop Friday at Beth El Synagogue to stump for one of his own, Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon.
Family and friends unite to commemorate first Nebraska Missing Persons Day
Friends and family of missing persons were gathered at the church to commemorate the inaugural Nebraska Missing Persons Day. Sprawled out across the church floor were the names of about 600 Nebraska residents who went missing some time from 1971 to 2023. The names show all who attended the event that they are not alone.
Filet or fake? Proposed rules on lab-grown meat would help Nebraska shoppers know
Meat-like products manufactured from animal cells, plants or bugs would have to be labeled and displayed separately from traditional meat in Nebraska stores, according to draft food regulations.
Nebraska Legislature, District 7: Two vie to represent majority Latino district
The race for downtown and South Omaha's Legislative District 7 seat pits Dunixi Guereca, a proud son of Mexican immigrants, against Tim Pendrell, an equally proud South Omaha Boy.
2 Omaha men arrested in connection to fatal downtown Lincoln shooting
Two Omaha men were arrested Wednesday in connection to last month's killing of a 24-year-old man in downtown Lincoln, according to a Lincoln Police Department news release.
The 'blue dot' around Omaha, Neb., has become a critical focus for Democrats
Democrats are hoping to pick up one electoral college vote for Kamala Harris this year. Their spending is affecting Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s campaign to keep his seat.
Nebraska Supreme Court restores LB 20 and lets people with felony pasts register to vote
The Nebraska Supreme Court Wednesday restored LB 20 and lets people with felony pasts register to vote after serving their sentence.
Omaha police identify 2 men injured in shooting after accidental discharge of firearm
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State poet completes trek to bring poetry to every Nebraska county
According to the Nebraska State Historical Society, Nebraska became the first state to choose a state poet laureate in 1921 when the Legislature named John Neihardt to fill the ro
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run crash north of downtown Omaha, police say
A pedestrian died after a fatal hit-and-run crash north of downtown Omaha on Tuesday night, Omaha police said.
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights for Felons
Legislators voted to restore voting rights to more people convicted of felonies, but a dispute over that law’s constitutionality created pre-election confusion.
Position preview: Nebraska women's basketball wings are defensive pests with perimeter potential
Nebraska women's basketball wings include a defensive pest with perimeter shooting potential, a do-anything senior among Amy Williams favorites, and a small-town star who could surprise the Big Ten.
Florida tells NE National Guard never mind on hurricane aid
LINCOLN — The Nebraska National Guard mission to help Florida after Hurricane Milton ended shortly after it started. Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday that the emergency response operation was canceled on Saturday after Florida officials assessed storm damage.
Ed Ruscha: Large Standard Station Painting Expected To Achieve $50m
Christie's has announced the sale of Ed Ruscha's Standard Station, Ten-Cent Western Being Torn in Half. It will headline the 20th
Nebraska Supreme Court to decide Wednesday whether people with felony convictions can register to vote
The Nebraska Supreme Court is set to release an opinion on Wednesday morning that will determine if people with felony convictions can register to vote in the 2024 election.
Broken Bow man arrested after 15-day-old infant hospitalized with severe injuries
BROKEN BOW, Neb. (KNOP) - A Broken Bow man was arrested after his 15-day-old baby was transported to the Children’s Hospital in Omaha with severe injuries. Adam Schaefer, 30, was arrested after Sergeant Chris Henderson was called to the Jennie M. Melham Memorial Center in Broken Bow for an infant with a head injury on Sept. 29.
Two-Minute Drill: The can't-miss games, Lincoln games, and Week 8 predictions
We're getting down to it as eight-man gets ready for its final regular-season games, and the rest of the state starts to jockey for playoff position.
Get to know the candidates running in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
Eastern Nebraska's 1st District includes Lincoln and Norfolk; the 2nd District includes Omaha; and the 3rd District encompasses western and central Nebraska, along with the northeastern and southeastern corners of the state. All three Republican incumbents are seeking reelection.
Getting an “A” in AI: Enrollment is Open at UNO for the First AI Degree Program in Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Omaha students can now enroll in the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program. The program starts in the Spring 2025 semester. University and city leaders say the coursework will enhance the future career opportunities for students and benefit Omaha as a whole.
Why Nebraska switched to ‘amazing’ clap cadence to handle nasty crowd noise
Nebraska no longer uses a verbal cadence. It uses a pre-snap clap to call for the ball, which offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield said has made a “night and day” difference.
How Barret Liebentritt — and old-school physicality — can help Nebraska's run game
For 10 minutes a day in practice, Barret Liebentritt experiences a release of old-school physicality. The fullbacks work with Nebraska assistant Ron Brown, who wants to instill the same grit
Lincoln Southwest's Eden Larson, Omaha Marian lead Class A standings after day 1
Lincoln Southwest's Eden Larson leads the Class A individual standings after day 1 of the state golf meet, while Omaha Marian has the team lead
Harris rallies in a Pennsylvania bellwether county, calling Trump too 'unstable and unhinged' to be president
The vice president said Trump "is out for unchecked power" and "wants to send the military after American citizens.”
Here's what Nebraska seniors need to know during upcoming Medicare open enrollment
While year-to-year changes are typical for Medicare drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans, some bigger changes are in store for both in 2025.
Got lead? The city of Omaha might test and remediate your property for free
Content by the city of Omaha. Here’s how to find out if your property is eligible for free soil sampling and lead remediation.
Farm Bureau PAC tosses backing to Democrat Preston Love
KEARNEY — Preston Love Jr., the Omaha Democrat campaigning to unseat Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts, announced on Saturday he’s been endorsed by the Nebraska Farmers Union PAC.
After tumultuous upbringing in Nebraska, new state IT head hired to 'be a change agent'
Armed with an education forged out of a traumatic upbringing in Nebraska, the state's new head IT officer "was hired to come in and be a change agent," he said.
The Battleground that Got Away from Republicans
Nebraska’s 2nd District has a single electoral vote up for grabs. It looks like Republicans might have let it slip away.
Nebraska native, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz to come to Omaha area for second time
Nebraska native and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz will make a second trip to the Omaha area. The Minnesota Governor will be in Omaha on Oct. 19 for "a campaign event."
What's Going On: Fall a busy time in Central Nebraska
Weekend events in Central Nebraska include opening weekend of GILT's "Drinking Habits," the Wreaths Across America can and bike show, Halloween events at Stuhr Museum and Stolley Park, and much,
Police investigate shooting in South Omaha neighborhood
Police said they received multiple reports of gunfire in the area. The victim was transported to the hospital with CPR in progress.
Union Omaha tallies another win Saturday at Werner Park after defeating Lexington SC
Union Omaha will be back on the field on Oct. 19 when they travel to face South Georgia Tormenta FC at 6:30 p.m.