Heat advisory in effect for Omaha on Monday
Monday will be the main weather story as dangerous heat settles into our viewing area. A heat advisory is in effect from 10 am to 10 pm for much of us in eas...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Nebraska football adds Iowa Western running back Tikey Hayes to 2026 roster
Nebraska football is making a surprise late addition to its offense in Tikey Hayes, a playmaking running back from Penn State and Iowa Western.
Jul 15, 2026Open source
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Big Ten Beach Read: Anthony Colandrea and the rigors of running QBs in a brutish league
Once a league full of running quarterbacks, the Big Ten has been rugged for running quarterbacks and Nebraska must use Anthony Colandrea wisely as a dual-thr...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Legion baseball notes: Nebraska reduced to one regional bid, raising state title stakes
Unlike past years, Nebraska will be sending only one team this summer to the American Legion regional.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Shatel: Ten years later, Sam Foltz's legacy isn't just his — it's the Nebraska team, too
Sam Foltz's mother Jill Foltz reads one of the many letters the family has received since the passing of their son.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Damon Benning breaks down 'most complete roster' Coach Rhule has had in his time in Lincoln
Talking season in college football is in full swing, and a common talking point surrounding Nebraska is the roster. Damon Benning with Husker Radio Network b...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
State, city leaders look to federal program to help spur affordable housing in Nebraska communities
State and local Nebraska leaders are looking to a revamped federal program to bolster struggling communities, increase affordable housing and support economi...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Nebraska Medicine gains access to experimental drug for pancreatic cancer
There's a new experimental pancreatic cancer drug in the spotlight, with patients like former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse helping it gain traction.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Possible school massacre thwarted after homosexual allegedly threatens Catholic nuns, governor
A potential massacre at a Christian high school in Nebraska was thwarted thanks to the swift action taken by school officials and the Nebraska State Patrol.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Nebraska Democrats outpaced Republicans in 2026 primary turnout
Nebraska Examiner: Democratic voters turned out at a higher rate than Republicans in Nebraska’s primary for the first time in more than 30 years. Here’s...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Hartington Opens Neb. C Juniors Tourney With Win
DEWITT, Neb. — Hartington opened the Nebraska Class C American Legion Juniors Baseball Tournament with a 13-0 victory over Centura on Saturday.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Burbank Files To Drop Out Of Nebraska Senate Race
LINCOLN, Neb. — Cindy Burbank, Nebraska’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race, submitted paperwork Friday to remove herself from the November bal...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
A Venezuelan man was accused of trying to murder an ICE officer. Then bystander video surfaced
Days after Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco was arrested by federal officers in Nebraska last summer, government officials branded the Venezuelan delivery driver with...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
This unusual, Johnny Carson-backed fund has helped Nebraska arts survive — until now
A unique public-private endowment has long shielded Nebraska's cultural scene from federal budget cuts. But a massive state deficit is putting its future in...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Adult driver from high-speed chase faces total of 12 charges
CHEYENNE — Alejandro Xavier Two Two has been charged with a total of 12 criminal offenses and traffic violations following a high-speed chase Monday that s...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Piranha for dinner and other postcard tales: Postcard Project closes in on the last 7 states
The 2026 Postcard Project has now received postcards from 43 states — down to missing seven states, four of which start with the letter N (Nebraska, Nevada...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska’s Projected Budget Deficit Grows To $223 Million Based On June Tax Receipts
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s projected budget deficit continues to grow after the fourth consecutive month of state tax receipts falling below economic for...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Fightin’ Cranes cool off Steamers’ four-game win streak
The Sedalia Steamers gave up six unanswered runs, leading to a 7-2 loss to the Grand Island Fightin’ Cranes on Wednesday, July 15, at Ryder Park in Grand I...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
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Big Ten Beach Read: Anthony Colandrea and the rigors of running QBs in a brutish league
Once a league full of running quarterbacks, the Big Ten has been rugged for running quarterbacks and Nebraska must use Anthony Colandrea wisely as a dual-thr...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Legion baseball notes: Nebraska reduced to one regional bid, raising state title stakes
Unlike past years, Nebraska will be sending only one team this summer to the American Legion regional.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Shatel: Ten years later, Sam Foltz's legacy isn't just his — it's the Nebraska team, too
Sam Foltz's mother Jill Foltz reads one of the many letters the family has received since the passing of their son.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Damon Benning breaks down 'most complete roster' Coach Rhule has had in his time in Lincoln
Talking season in college football is in full swing, and a common talking point surrounding Nebraska is the roster. Damon Benning with Husker Radio Network b...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
State, city leaders look to federal program to help spur affordable housing in Nebraska communities
State and local Nebraska leaders are looking to a revamped federal program to bolster struggling communities, increase affordable housing and support economi...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Nebraska Medicine gains access to experimental drug for pancreatic cancer
There's a new experimental pancreatic cancer drug in the spotlight, with patients like former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse helping it gain traction.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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