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
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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
Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks
A federal judge ruled Monday to end a Nebraska pilot program that restricts the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — money to purcha...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
McKewon: As Bill Callahan wanted, 5-in-5 is here — 30,000-foot impacts for Nebraska, Creighton, UNO
"Redshirt" is heading into retirement, bonus years are in play and prep recruiting gets a boost, writes Sam McKewon about the key highlights to the NCAA
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Fischer backs request for federal disaster declaration for storms in central Nebraska
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and other Nebraska representatives backed Gov. Jim Pillen
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
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
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
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
Weekly news highlights from around the area
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
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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
Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks
A federal judge ruled Monday to end a Nebraska pilot program that restricts the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — money to purcha...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
McKewon: As Bill Callahan wanted, 5-in-5 is here — 30,000-foot impacts for Nebraska, Creighton, UNO
"Redshirt" is heading into retirement, bonus years are in play and prep recruiting gets a boost, writes Sam McKewon about the key highlights to the NCAA
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Fischer backs request for federal disaster declaration for storms in central Nebraska
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and other Nebraska representatives backed Gov. Jim Pillen
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
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