Pea Ridge woman breaks marathon record in Nebraska

"From Pea Ridge, Arkansas," resounded over the loudspeaker on Sept. 26, nearly 800 miles away from Pea Ridge, as Aubree Hawley crossed the finish line of the Monument Marathon in Nebraska, breaking three hours and the record for women for the...

Grant expands Trauma-Capable Schools program to rural Nebraska

A transformative grant from Women Investing in Nebraska will allow the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Trauma-Capable Schools training program to expand into rural districts, broadening access to trauma-informed education across the state. The...

Nebraska Panhandle News Publication Area Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Employers: 201 H-2A approvals in 2024

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

Nebraska State Education Association lays out goals for 2026 legislative session

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) president Tim Royers is laying the groundwork now for what the group would like to accomplish in next year’s legislative session. The 2025 Nebraska legislative session was a...

Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Partners with Papa Moon CraftCider to Launch WildNebraska

The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) is excited to announce an exciting new collaboration with Papa Moon Vineyards & Winery of Scottsbluff, NE. Together, they are introducing a limited-edition cider, WildNebraska, crafted with...

Nebraska hospital CEO to exit 

Lori Mazanec, who has served as CEO of Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, Neb., since 2016 and has been on medical leave since March, will not return to her role. Ms. Mazanec’s contract will expire at the end of November and will not be...

What’s at stake for Nebraska’s university: extraordinary vision or ordinary cuts

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is being pulled in two directions, risking its reputation, public trust and ability to serve Nebraska. The danger is twofold: a budget process built on flawed data and sidelined governance — and a retreat from...

‘Fiscal Train Wreck’ Nebraska State Auditor reports nonprofit mismanages funds

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley’s office reported Tuesday it has found that a nonprofit has shown a “deliberate and ongoing pattern of monetary mismanagement and abuse.” The Karen Society of Nebraska, named for the Karen...

McCook ICE facility operational by November, Nebraska governor’s office confirms

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The ICE detention center in McCook will be operational in a little more than two weeks. Gov. Jim Pillen’s office confirmed to First Alert 6 on Tuesday that the regional facility to house illegal immigrants would be up and...

Concerns Raised on Public Information Requests for ICE Detention Center in SW Nebraska

Southside of the Nebraska State Capitol building. (Jeff Motz/KFOR News) LINCOLN–(Nebraska Examiner Oct. 13)–As the McCook Work Ethic Camp is switching over to become an ICE detention center, concerns are growing over about Governor Jim Pillen’s...

Nebraska Officials are Targeting Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana

Nebraska officials missed a deadline this week granting licenses to marijuana growers as part of a voter-approved measure that legalized medical marijuana, offering the latest example of pushback in Republican-led states against efforts to...

Nebraska College hosts stockmanship clinic for livestock handlers and students

Curtis, Neb — The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) is set to host a three-day Stockmanship Clinic from Oct. 24-26, 2025, inviting livestock producers, students, and community members to enhance their skills in low-stress cattle...

Drummond backs Trump's birthright citizenship policy in Supreme Court case

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. On his first day in office, Trump issued an order to halt birthright...

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...

Pillen says Nebraska's ICE detention facility expected to be operational next month

TONIGHT. KETV INVESTIGATES IMPACTS TO IMMIGRANTS HERE AT HOME AND ACROSS THE STATE. EM QUANECIA FRASER. THANKS FOR JOINING US. MADISON PERALES HAS THE RESULTS OF A NEW SURVEY SHOWING THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE GLENN VALLEY RAIDS ON SOUTH OMAHA...

Requests denied: Nebraska turns down records requests on McCook-ICE jail

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - As Nebraska moves forward in converting a McCook state prison into an ICE detention center, concerns grow about the Governor’s Office stonewalling public requests seeking more about what is going on. By late...

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...

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...