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Artist Bites program explores the Ioway people and their practices
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s monthly Artist Bites program in August will feature Patt Murphy, an elder and member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska who has
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Officials Approve Rules For Business Application And Licensing Fees
“Building a new regulatory agency is much like constructing a house.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission will move forward with requiring fees for registered cannabis establishments and applicants in the coming weeks. Commissioners released the first draft of updated regulations Monday. The proposal would create a $5,000 application fee, license […]
Nebraska’s Democratic Senate Nominee Files to Withdraw From Race
The move by Cindy Burbank could clear a path for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate backed by her party’s leadership. But Republicans have cried foul, and her effort could face obstacles.
The Future of Sports Prep Is Here: Nebraska Robot Prepares National Archery Stage
A robot made by a Nebraska company is helping prepare the stage for some of the country’s top young archers.The Lincoln Sports Foundation is using a GPS-guided
Toxic blue-green algae prompts health alerts at three Nebraska recreation areas
A health alert has been issued after harmful algal blooms, or toxic blue-green algae, were discovered at a Nebraska recreation area, reservoir and lake.
Organizers of efforts to establish two new political parties in Nebraska submit signatures
The groups behind the effort to establish two new Nebraska political parties submitted required signatures to get a ballot line this November.
USA Roller Sports National Championships Bring Elite Competition to Lincoln
Athletes from across the country are in Lincoln this month for the 2026 USA Roller Sports National Championships, where competitors of all ages are vying for na
North Wichita restaurant closes after ICE officers patrol parking lot during business hours
The restaurant parking lot is where a bus stops on a route from Durango, Mexico all the way to Omaha, Nebraska and back. The restaurant’s owners said many customers and
New Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska prompt ‘extreme mass confusion’
In the first state to implement the Trump administration mandate, Medicaid participants are anxious for information — and are struggling to get it.
Nebraska fans frustrated by changes in volleyball reseating at Bob Devaney Sports Center
Husker volleyball fans are voicing their frustration on social media over changes in the season ticket reseating process.
Ascend Technology Group Named 2026 Business Excellence Award Winner by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Omaha, Nebraska--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2026) - Ascend Technology Group has been named a 2026 Business Excellence Award winner...
Grand Island Police investigating burglary in parking lot of business
Grand Island Police are investigating a burglary in the parking lot of a business.According to GIPD, on Friday, officers responded to a report of a burglary at
Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes
The Trump administration is planning for an increase in worksite enforcement operations, with multiple federal agencies involved in determining how to boost the number of immigration arrests and placate the president’s base, according to five sources familiar with the discussions.
Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot
The question of whether online sports betting should be legal in Nebraska will likely come before voters this November.
Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot
The question of whether online sports betting should be legal in Nebraska will likely come before voters this November.
Party fever: Another political party is gathering signatures to get on Nebraska's ballot
A party that wants to put Americans and Nebraskans first is collecting signatures to secure a ballot line ahead of the November election. A similar effort is underway to establish a Nebraska Working People Party. Both efforts have a July 15 deadline to get enough signatures.
Push to add limits on school sports participation to Nebraska Constitution gathers 211k signatures
The push comes after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld two similar state laws; the group said it collected the most signatures in state history.
Bumpy road for Omaha business park boosted by $90M from state leads to first tenant, 150 jobs
The oft-bumpy road to an Omaha airport area business park boosted by $90M in state funds has led to its first tenant and 150 "quality" jobs.
A new political party could be coming to Nebraska; state Democratic Party officials call foul
The sponsor behind the push for the new party is Robin Richards, according to paperwork obtained through the Secretary of State's office.
NEBRASKA REACTS Survey Results: The New Uniforms Are…Not Great
But can we just win? Honestly, the changes probably didn’t live up to the hype tweets & videos.
Nebraska Democrats warn of new political party for spoiler candidates
Two top leaders with the Nebraska Democratic Party are warning of a new political party they believe aims to put spoiler candidates in Nebraska’s big midterm races.
Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds networking event for Omaha businesses
Watch: Omaha business leaders met at Mexico's consulate to network with the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Warren Buffett Bought A Business For $1.7B ‘Over The Phone Without Ever Meeting The People There’ Using The ‘Most Valuable Skill’ He Learned
Buying a company for $1.7 billion without meeting management sounds like the kind of decision that would keep lawyers busy for months. Warren Buffett did it over the phone. Speaking at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2003, Berkshire Hathaway Chair...
Matt Rhule hosts youth football camp in Omaha through FlexWork Sports
Matt Rhule and four Nebraska football players made the trek to Omaha Thursday.
4 charged in Nebraska as part of DOJ national health care fraud takedown
Criminal charges announced today are tied to alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska.
A retro outdoor food park and entertainment venue is coming to Seminole Heights this fall
A slice of Old Florida could be coming to Seminole Heights this fall. Developers last week announced plans for Nebraska Roadside, an open-air food park and
Judge strikes down SNAP restrictions on soda and other items in 5 states
The judge said that her order applied to the programs in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia
Nebraska Cornhuskers unveil new uniforms for 2026 season
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are unveiling new uniforms for the 2026 college football season, they announced on Saturday.
Every Nebraska player drafted by the Boston Celtics
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Celtics out of Nebraska.
As union leader, Democrat-backed Senate candidate Dan Osborn helped alert ICE to claims of undocumented workers
Dan Osborn, the Democratic Party–backed independent running for Senate in Nebraska, has spent part of his campaign courting voters critical of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement.
RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from a quarantine facility in Nebraska
RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from a quarantine facility in Nebraska.
RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation
A woman who was exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise has been ordered by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stay in federal quarantine, despite being cleared to return home to Florida by a federal health expert.
Nebraska’s Wide, Rolling Domain
The Nebraska Sandhills—the largest system of sand dunes in the Western Hemisphere—stretch across about one-quarter of the state.
Banana Ball brings the greatest show in sports to Lincoln
Game day in Lincoln is a familiar sight for many. Only this time, goal posts were traded for foul poles and yard lines for bases. That iconic Nebraska “sea of
Troy rallies, ousts Ole Miss at Men's College World Series
With a four-run seventh inning Sunday in Omaha, Nebraska, Troy and its potent offense kept the program's first Men's College World Series appearance going with a 12-8 victory over Ole Miss in an elimination game Sunday, as the Trojans improved to 39-31.
Harry Strunk Lake Health Notice
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has been notified of high levels of E. Coli at Harry Strunk Lake in Frontier County also known as Medicine Creek Reservoir. This means the water…
A Nebraska immigration raid shut businesses down a year ago. The fallout is ongoing, officials say.
Local businesses have taken a hit as families and workers grapple with the effects of the raid last June on the Glenn Valley Foods meatpacking plant, community members said.
Hantavirus Cruise Passenger Talks Quarantine Dispute Between CDC, Florida: ‘I’m Being Held Hostage’
A Florida woman says she is not being allowed to return home to finish her quarantine despite being told she could voluntarily leave a facility in Nebraska.
A meaningful life is more important than politics.
Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska, offers an important reminder about what's important in life, writes columnist Khale Lenhart.
Central District Health Department searches for new director, interim named
The Central District Health Department is searching for a new health director and a previously named director is no longer with the health department.In a news
Dan Oborn hosts roundtable with Omaha small business owners
The handful of business owners said inflation was the common theme hurting their businesses because of increases input costs.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts fields questions on Iran, women’s sports during tele-town hall
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts was asked about the Iran War, social programs, women's sports, and the SAVE Act.
Brendan Sorsby fallout: Georgia, Nebraska boycott future games vs. Texas Tech as Big 12, Big Ten mull action
Athletic directors and conference commissioners are reacting strongly to an injunction that restored Brendabfrn Soraby's for the 2026 season
Unique Nebraska business offers retail storefront for farmers
Rural residents near O’Neill banded together to open a store where they could market their home-raised meat and other farm products.
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Conference Home and Away Opponents Revealed
Earlier today, the Big Ten announced the confirmed conference matchups for the 2026-2027 Big Ten women’s basketball season. As a result, we now know which teams Rutgers will play at home and which teams they will play on the road. That list is as follows: Home: Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, UCLA, […]
Georgia, Nebraska ban teams from scheduling Texas Tech in wake of Brendan Sorsby ruling
The memo from the school's compliance director comes after Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction to play despite a history of gambling.
Former Nebraska business chamber executive to return to take top spot
A former Nebraska business chamber executive is returning to take the top spot at the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Maine's Electoral Debate Returns
A Nebraska proposal revives questions about Maine's unique presidential voting system.
Political group launches anti-Trump ad campaign in Nebraska
“Home of the Brave” launched the ad campaign Monday, featuring video and billboard advertisements on how President Donald Trump’s policies hurt affordability.
Nebraska Actuarial Science Research Ranked No. 1 in North America
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln ranked No. 1 in North America and No. 12 in the world for business school actuarial science research productivity in the latest UNL Global Research Ranking of A
4-star WR Demare Dezeurn decommits from Oklahoma
Four-star Westlake (Calif.) wide receiver Demare Dezeurn has decommitted from Oklahoma, he tells Rivals. Dezeurn had been pledged to the Sooners since September, when he chose them over offers from USC, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas Tech and a host of other programs. However, other schools have remained in contact with him since that initial commitment, pushing […]
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services issues health alert for Rockford Lake
Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County on Friday.
RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek at Americans’ Medical Records for Clues on Autism and Vaccines
To collect and scrutinize millions of Americans’ health data, U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to work with state organizations that help health systems share medical records. In Nebraska, millions in federal dollars has flowed into one nonprofit cooperating with Kennedy’s project.
Nebraska softball pitching coach Lori Sippel announces retirement
Nebraska softball associate head coach Lori Sippel announced her retirement on Tuesday after 37 seasons with the program.
Oregon Health Authority monitors returning MV Hondius passenger after hantavirus outbreak
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Five people have left hantavirus quarantine facility in Nebraska
Some passengers from a hantavirus-striken cruise ship have returned to their home states, where they are under the watch of public health authorities for the remainder of their monitoring period.
Nebraska schedules visit with Illinois edge rusher later this month
Nebraska football is set to host class of 2027 three-star edge defender Chris Kasky later this month.
State trooper guards and daily fever checks: Some hantavirus cruise ship passengers go home
After being released from Nebraska quarantine, passengers will be monitored by local health officials through June 22.
129 Huskers receive stipends for summer research projects
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has awarded stipends to 129 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.
From no-hitter to nightmare: Jordy Frahm, Nebraska crash out of Women's College World Series
Frahm was on a heater for most of Sunday's game against Texas. Then it all came crashing down for one of the best players in softball.
ASU cruises past Nebraska, Ole Miss is next
The ASU bats backed a sensational pitching effort by Colby Guy to sink the Cornhuskers on their home field. A rematch with Ole Miss is next.
Q&A: As costs rise, AD Jennifer Cohen says USC is well-positioned amid college sports chaos
In the new era of revenue sharing, particularly because of NIL rights, student athletes have benefitted. USC's athletic director explains why.
Nebraska guard works out for NBA team ahead of draft
Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg had a pre-draft workout for the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.
Kearney County Health Services first in Region 3 to join Billion Pill Pledge program
KHGI Nebraska TV is the ABC affiliate station for Central and South-western Nebraska, providing news, weather, sports and local event coverage to residents throughout the area including: Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, North Platte, Lexington, Holdrege, McCook, York, Alda, Aurora and Broken Bow.
Nebraska triumphs over Arkansas on 10th-inning walk-off at WCWS
Ava Kuszak belted the game-winning home run to lift Nebraska over Arkansas on Thursday night in the opening round of the Women's College World Series as the Cornhuskers extended the nation's longest active winning streak to 27 victories.
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-American softball awards, coach and player of the year
UCLA slugger Megan Grant and Nebraska two-way star Jordy Frahm earned top honors in the USA TODAY Sports Network All-American softball team.
3 States Challenge Trump DOJ’s Schedule III Cannabis Rule
Nebraska, Indiana and Louisiana filed a petition for review in federal court, arguing that immediately rescheduling medical cannabis violates administrative procedures.
Inside Dylan Raiola's Nebraska divorce: NIL drama, family influence and Oregon's QB succession plan
Why one of college football's highest-paid players in 2025 is starting over as a backup
UNK invites high school students to explore space science this summer
KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney will launch students into the exciting science of space travel...
Dark money group funds Nebraska initiative to limit sports participation to biological sex
Filings with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission show that Fairness for Girls raised $3.1 million in just two months from one single donor: A 501(c)(4) nonprofit called Restore the Good Life Inc.
NC officials: Nebraska hantavirus quarantine extended through end of month
North Carolina health officials say passengers quarantined in Nebraska after potential exposure to the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius will remain there through at least the end of the month.
American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders
An American passenger who was exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus on the cruise ship HV Hondius said he feels “blindsided” and “misled” by new orders that require staying at the National Quarantine Center in Nebraska under federal supervision.
US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska.
Nebraska baseball rises in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll rankings
Nebraska baseball is sitting pretty in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after a successful weekend against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
How farmers reap benefits of historic meat science discoveries
Nebraska’s meat science department is celebrating its 100th birthday, and the impact of the program runs deep in the livestock industry.
How scientists developed a hantavirus PCR test in a weekend Inside the race to develop a hantavirus PCR test
Researchers at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory worked round the clock to develop a test for the Andes virus at the center of the deadly cruise ship outbreak
Worsening Nebraska drought could impact tree health amid wildfire concerns
As most of western and central Nebraska faces historic drought, the state’s tree experts are concerned drought could proliferate disease and pest concerns. Dry vegetation and trees also compound wildfire risk.
Nebraska baseball clinches No. 2 seed with series sweep at Minnesota
When Nebraska was swept by Ohio State on the road just two weeks ago, all hope of hosting a regional seemed lost. To even remain in the conversation would require a near-perfect finish to the regular season. And that’s exactly what happened.
Updates to UNO Nebraska Medicine Health Center Office Visit Coverage
Starting July 1, 2026, the student health fee will include five covered office visits at the Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center per academic year. After five visits, standard office visit charges will apply.
"Only in Nebraska": Kearney welcomes nation's largest rural health education complex
Cold Open SOT Dr. Gold “only in Nebraska, my friend. And and here we are today. And I mean that sincerely, because this has been tried in Kansas, in Iowa, it's
Nebraska universities open largest rural health teaching complex in Kearney
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Kearney formally celebrated the opening of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Ed
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections
Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race
Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.
Nebraska rises in poll rankings following sweep of Iowa
Nebraska baseball jumped to No. 21 in the nation after sweeping the Iowa Hawkeyes over the weekend.
Lane Kiffin vs. Lincoln Riley, can Penn State top 2025 Iowa State and Nebraska’s NIL case
Plus, is Josh Heupel's seat at Tennessee starting to warm? And college sports' spending problem.
Takeaways from the nation’s oddest Senate primary
Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.
North Carolinian among hantavirus cruise passengers being monitored in Nebraska; state health officials say risk of infection remains low
RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) — A North Carolinian was among the passengers evacuated from the cruise ship hit by the hantavirus outbreak. North Carolina leaders and health officials said there are currentl…
Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn
Cindy Burbank has said she intends to exit the general-election race, clearing the field for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate, to face Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican.
Health officials monitoring Americans from hantavirus cruise outbreak
The dwindling ranks of the pro-impeachment Republicans: From the Politics Desk
Plus, what to watch for in Nebraska.
College Sports Commission Wins NIL Arb Case Against Nebraska Football Players
An arbitrator ruled in favor of the College Sports Commission in a key case brought on behalf of Nebraska football players.
Live Results: Nebraska midterm state and congressional primaries
One of the more notable matchups in Nebraska’s state primary on Tuesday features two Democratic contenders for U.S. Senate who accuse each other of being “fake” candidates with no intention of competing to win the general election.