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...

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...

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...

Is ‘A House of Dynamite’ Based on a True Story?

Another apocalyptic political thriller from Netflix is taking over the watercooler conversation this week. This time, it’s A House of Dynamite, the newest film from director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim that explores the moments...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Television, tickets and more: What you need to know for Nebraska football against Minnesota

What you need to know for Nebraska football against Minnesota Yeah. your question. I appreciate you guys being here. Uh, um, obviously *** huge win, uh, for us. Um, I thought that was, I told our team, you know, we went out there in warmups. That...

Headlines for Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Woman Whose Conviction in Eudora Daycare Death Was Overturned Seeks To Clear Her Name LAWRENCE, Kan. (LJW) — A woman accused of killing an infant at a Eudora day care in 2016 has gone to court to clear her name. Carrody Buchhorn was convicted of...

‘Building a Trauma-Informed Culture in Your Court’ offered online

The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on “Building a Trauma-Informed Culture in Your Court” Thursday, October 16, from 1a a.m. to noon via Zoom. The webinar will explore strategies for creating supportive environments that...

Election 2025: Employer Guide to State + Local Employee Voting Leave Laws

TAKEAWAYS Know your state’s rules: Voting leave requirements vary widely — some mandate paid time off, others unpaid, and several include posting or notice obligations. Review and update practices annually: State laws change frequently — conduct a...

Nebraska returns millions per year in unclaimed property

The Nebraska Treasurer's Office calls itself one of the greatest consumer protection agencies out there. "We're reuniting Nebraskans with their hard-earned dollars," Treasurer Tom Briese said. "And oftentimes, they don't even know they have it."...

New bishop of Jefferson City ordained

JEFFERSON CITY — Fr. Ralph O’Donnell was ordained as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Jefferson City Tuesday. A ceremony to install the bishop-elect took place before a large crowd at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on West Main Street that included...

Public Notices (10-30-2025)

Notice For Hearing On Administration in the county court of holt county, Nebraska Estate of Patsy J. Coventry, Deceased Estate No. PR 25-65 Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy of said Decedent, Determination of...