Former Husker Sam Hoiberg signs with Phoenix Suns
Sam Hoiberg, a Lincoln-area standout and former Nebraska guard, is headed to the Phoenix Suns as an undrafted free agent.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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UNMC, UNL to be measured jointly first time in 58 years, partly to protect Big Ten status
With approvals from two national bodies, key metrics for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be tallied as one...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska Commission Greenlights Marijuana Being Legally Planted Within The State
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission cleared the way Monday for the first state-licensed cultivator to put marijuana plants in the grou...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
NDOT extends nighttime closures on US-77 Warlick Boulevard Interchange in south Lincoln
The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced that traffic on U.S. Highway 77 northbound will be detoured overnight Friday.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Nebraska teachers are leaving classrooms, saying burnout left little choice
Ella Ricker was sitting in her elementary school orchestra class when she first considered a career in teaching. Her orchestra teachers at Lincoln Public Sch...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Erdkamp, Grovijohn join Nebraska Community Foundation
Erdkamp, Grovijohn join Nebraska Community Foundation B. Erdkamp J. Grovijohn LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) recently welcomed two new emp...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Liberty Bell's 1915 trip brought out big crowds across Nebraska
Besides Omaha and Lincoln, the train carrying the Liberty Bell on its way to San Francisco
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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Book & Booze Fest with local authors, vendors scheduled for Friday at Ashland steakhouse
More than 20 local authors, five bookstores and more than 20 vendors will be on hand for the Nebraska Book & Booze Fest at Round the Bend Steakhouse in A...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Nebraska records its best Directors’ Cup finish since 2000-01, Troy Dannen nets bonus
Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss Sam's sitdown conversation with Husker coach Matt Rhule. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tourn...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Nebraska baseball adds versatile junior college power bat in Kellan Burke
A Nebraska baseball recruiting class already heavy on junior college talent has added another potential impact player from that level.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Sean MacKinnon
Sean MacKinnon joined WLWT in October 2024 as a reporter. He previously worked for our sister station in Omaha, Nebraska covering politics locally and across
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Omaha quarantine unit shares lessons as last passengers from hantavirus ship leave
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine leaders spoke of lessons learned in the quarantine, some of which they have begun sharing with others in a national disease-fighti...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Joe Planansky going into Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
One of western Nebraska’s all-time outstanding high school athletes who became a tremendous tight end for the Chadron State Eagles in the early 1990s, Joe...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Former Nebraska City neurosurgeon seeks insanity defense in child sexual assault case
A former Nebraska City neurosurgeon accused of child sexual assault is now seeking an insanity defense, court records show.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska Among States That Have Eased Child Labor Laws Ahead Of Summer Hiring Season
For some teenagers across the country, the summer is the first opportunity to gain work experience for their nascent resume.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Mizzou volleyball faces some stiff tests in 2026 schedule
The Mizzou volleyball schedule is set for 2026. Included are chances for historic wins against Nebraska and Oregon, matchups against all 15 SEC opponents and...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission authorizes one licensed cultivator to plant marijuana
The decision was approved by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
'No longer legal': Federal court decision blocks SNAP food restrictions in several states including Nebrask...
Federal judge finds the USDA bypassed federal law requirements when giving the green light to launch these state projects.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
More than 5.1 million in Nebraska, Iowa region expected to travel for Independence Day
AAA projects more than 5.1 million people in the Nebraska-Iowa region will travel at least 50 miles for the July 4 holiday period.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Eastern Nebraska woman sentenced for abusing child at unlicensed day care
An eastern Nebraska woman was sentenced on Monday for abusing a child at an unlicensed day care.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hantavirus quarantine monitoring ends for M/V Hondius passengers at UNMC
Six passengers from the M/V Hondius cruise ship who were exposed to hantavirus completed their 42-day monitoring period at the National Quarantine Unit at th...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Editor’s note: The following is a weekly roundup of news highlights from communities in Northeast and North Central Nebraska.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Why are there so many independent Nebraska candidates running for office this year?
Nebraska has seen an increase in nonpartisan candidates running in partisan races this midterm cycle. Some credit independent candidate Dan Osborn, who ran f...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
World's largest eastern cottonwood discovered in central Nebraska
The Wheeler County tree has been undisturbed by flood, fire, and frost for over a century.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
What we know about the Nebraska man charged with plotting an attack on the White House
Gov. Jim Pillen addresses and Omaha FBI arrest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in connection with a plot against the UFC fight at the White House.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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Book & Booze Fest with local authors, vendors scheduled for Friday at Ashland steakhouse
More than 20 local authors, five bookstores and more than 20 vendors will be on hand for the Nebraska Book & Booze Fest at Round the Bend Steakhouse in A...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Nebraska records its best Directors’ Cup finish since 2000-01, Troy Dannen nets bonus
Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss Sam's sitdown conversation with Husker coach Matt Rhule. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tourn...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Nebraska baseball adds versatile junior college power bat in Kellan Burke
A Nebraska baseball recruiting class already heavy on junior college talent has added another potential impact player from that level.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Sean MacKinnon
Sean MacKinnon joined WLWT in October 2024 as a reporter. He previously worked for our sister station in Omaha, Nebraska covering politics locally and across
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Omaha quarantine unit shares lessons as last passengers from hantavirus ship leave
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine leaders spoke of lessons learned in the quarantine, some of which they have begun sharing with others in a national disease-fighti...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Former Husker Sam Hoiberg signs with Phoenix Suns
Sam Hoiberg, a Lincoln-area standout and former Nebraska guard, is headed to the Phoenix Suns as an undrafted free agent.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Joe Planansky going into Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
One of western Nebraska’s all-time outstanding high school athletes who became a tremendous tight end for the Chadron State Eagles in the early 1990s, Joe...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Former Nebraska City neurosurgeon seeks insanity defense in child sexual assault case
A former Nebraska City neurosurgeon accused of child sexual assault is now seeking an insanity defense, court records show.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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