Nebraska’s Cities Are Built For Cars. These Young Activists Want To Change That.

With their target in sight, the guerrillas parked and climbed out of the pickup truck. Moving decisively, the two men lowered the tailgate and hauled the critical cargo across the street, dropping it on a sidewalk in midtown Omaha. Their mission...

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints new State Fire Marshal

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Doug Hohbein has been appointed as Nebraska’s new State Fire Marshal, according to Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday. Hohbein has been the interim fire marshal since the resignation of Scott Cordes in March. Hohbein has been with the...

Same Record, New Resolve: Why Nebraska’s 5-1 Start Isn’t a Repeat of 2024

There are many ways to dissect Nebraska’s football season at the midway point of 2025. Just like they were in 2024, the Huskers sit at 5-1. Also, just like last year, they’ve crept into the top-25 thanks to their hot start. This week, NU sits at...

KPS students selected for Nebraska Middle Level All-State Orchestra

Vizulis German / Depositphotos.com KEARNEY — Kearney Public Schools is proud to announce that three students have been selected to participate in the Nebraska Middle Level All-State Orchestra Festival, which will be held on Nov. 20, 2025, in...

Socialists Are Key Leaders of the Anti-Trump Opposition

Who are the principal leaders of the opposition to Donald Trump’s authoritarianism? It certainly doesn’t feel like the Democratic Party establishment these days. Watching Zohran Mamdani run for New York City mayor, it increasingly feels like the...

Nebraska Football Coach Turns Emotional as Daughter Hits First Milestone at G5 Program

Mike Ekeler, Nebraska’s fiery new special teams coordinator, has always been known for his passion and energetic attitude. He is the type of coach who infuses every locker room he enters with energy. The David City native is prepared for a revival...

Alabama Attorney General Joins 24-State Coalition Backing Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

October 27,2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold President Donald Trump's executive order redefining birthright citizenship. The legal brief,...

What Makes Some CTE Programs Great While Others Fall Short?

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Across the country, career and technical education is reshaping ideas of what high school should be, and momentum continues to build. Enrollment is rising,...

Bruce Springsteen And Steven Van Zandt Perform "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out' During Benefit Concert At Stone Pony

Getty Images Bruce Springsteen surprised fans by joining longtime bandmate Steven Van Zandt on stage at the ‘Party at the Pony’ benefit concert in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on Sunday night (October 26). The two music legends joined the house band...

Something for the Weekend: David McCullagh's cultural picks

He's been co-hosting the Six One News and RTÉ's politics podcast Behind The Story, and next month takes the helm as the new presenter of Today on RTÉ Radio 1 - now journalist, author and presenter David McCullagh has just released his latest book,...

Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard celebrates a century of growth in Nebraska City

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - In 1925, a husband and wife left their day jobs to grow apples in Nebraska City. This year, Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard is celebrating their 100th anniversary. The special place continues to promotes research and...

Nebraska defensive back honored for standout performance in Huskers' win against Michigan State

Nebraska defensive back DeShon Singleton named Big Ten defensive player of the week But now my phone's ringing. Last night I get home. My phone's ringing. JP, he's like, Yeah, I'm like, Facetime. I'm like, Hey, sorry. I was trying to get concert...

UNL organization holds unified powwow to honor and ‘reclaim’ their cultural heritage

LINCOLN, Neb. — A unified powwow took place at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Union on Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, providing Native communities a space to reclaim their narrative and celebrate their cultural heritage on the...

Nebraska Extension offers webinar series on cow feeding fundamentals

LINCOLN, Neb — Nebraska Extension is set to offer its popular "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow" webinar series this November. The five-session program will take place on Monday and Thursday evenings, Nov. 3, 6, 10, 13, and 17, from 7:30 to 8:45...

Indigenous students celebrate heritage at University of Nebraska pow wow

LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Indigenous students at the University of Nebraska gathered to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with a traditional pow wow, reclaiming a holiday they say honors their heritage rather than Columbus Day. WATCH KATRINA'S STORY...

Syracuse qualifies for national land judging

State Land Judging Competition Challenges Youth near Wahoo LINCOLN, Nebraska – Students and instructors from 39 high schools met near Wahoo to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 22, 2025. The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (NRD)...

Nebraska football: Matt Rhule previews Maryland game, gives injury update

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule previews Maryland game, gives injury update But now my phone's ringing. Last night I get home. My phone's ringing. JP, he's like, Yeah, I'm like, Facetime. I'm like, Hey, sorry. I was trying to get concert...

Former Lincoln County lawmaker, Nebraska cattle industry leader dies

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Senator Tom Hansen, a prominent figure in Nebraska’s beef cattle industry and former member of the Nebraska Legislature, has passed away. Hansen, a native of North Platte, represented the region in the Nebraska...

Bridging Agriculture and Nutrition: Nebraska Beef Council Engages Future Dietitians

KEARNEY, NE (October 7, 2025)– Mitch Rippe, Nebraska Beef Council Director of Nutrition and Education, has been busy connecting the worlds of agriculture and dietetics through two impactful learning experiences for dietetic interns from the...

Gov. Pillen says Nebraska will opt into federal school choice program

Nebraska will participate in a federal dollar-for-dollar scholarship tax program intended to help families pay for private school, Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday, Sept. 29, calling the program a "game-changer" for Nebraska families. Gov. Jim...