Wayne State graduate is ready to take on job in beef industry
Thanks to Wayne State, senior and Wausa native Emily Woockman feels more than prepared to take on her life post-graduation.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state’s ‘blue dot’ district
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” — a small, but significant factor in presidential politics — will take center stage Tuesday...
May 12, 2026Open source
Ebola patient reflects on time at UNMC biocontainment unit
This is not the first time Nebraska has been at the center of treating an infections disease.
May 12, 2026Open source
Before big weekends, Nebraska and Creighton baseball renew rivalry once more
Nebraska and Creighton baseball rivals battle for a third and final time this season Tuesday, with the Huskers looking for a series sweep.
May 11, 2026Open source
Live: Results and schedules from the Nebraska high school state soccer tournament
Here are the results and schedules from the Nebraska high school state soccer tournaments that began Monday at Creighton
May 11, 2026Open source
Passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship being monitored at US medical units
Americans from the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak, have arrived in Nebraska for evaluation at a quarantine unit. Follow for live updates.
May 11, 2026Open source
American passengers from cruise ship tied to hantavirus outbreak arrive in Nebraska for evaluation
A group of American passengers evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Nebraska early Monday morning, where t...
May 11, 2026Open source
American passengers of the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak will fly home and be assessed at a highly specialized medical facility in Neb...
May 10, 2026Open source
CDC teams to meet Hantavirus cruise ship evacuees at Nebraska Medical Center
At least one of Nebraska's two biocontainment units is being tapped again to quarantine patients evacuated in the face of an infectious disease outbreak.
May 8, 2026Open source
American passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship headed to Nebraska quarantine, health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said the Americans aboard the MV Hondius — the Dutch cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus out...
May 8, 2026Open source
Nebraska Medicine will quarantine American citizens on hantavirus cruise ship
Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center confirmed that they have been requested to receive and monitor American citizens on the cruis...
May 8, 2026Open source
Area Nebraska Voters Casting Ballots Ahead Of Tuesday Elections
Knox County primary election ballots include an Agricultural Society special election regarding restricted funds and allowable growth for the Knox County Fai...
May 8, 2026Open source
Nebraska, Creighton report security incident affecting learning management system
Both Creighton and the University of Nebraska said they are part of a security incident impacting colleges nationwide.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Bright, warm and breezy Sunday for Omaha area
Warm temperatures and bright skies Sunday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. A slight chance for an isolated shower or storm this afternoon and evening....
May 24, 2026Open source
Storm leaves widespread damage in Auburn, Nebraska, as residents begin cleanup
Monday's storm devastated the city of Auburn, tearing limbs from thousands of trees and spurring widespread cleanup.
May 19, 2026Open source
World War II hero buried in Omaha after 80 years
Eighty years ago, Staff Sgt. Robert Keuchel was gunned down by German forces during World War II. The Omaha native was laid to rest in Omaha National Cemeter...
May 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball team comes from behind to down Coyotes
The No. 1 Nebraska softball team was down one run going into the fifth, but scored four unanswered runs and defeated the South Dakota Coyotes, 4-1, on Friday...
May 16, 2026Open source
After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Omaha Westside-Omaha South Class A semifinal postponed, and moved, due to weather
Omaha Westside and Omaha South will complete Friday's Class A soccer semifinal at noon Saturday — and not at Morrison Stadium, but moving to UNO's Caniglia...
May 16, 2026Open source
Lincoln police arrest man suspected in 6 business burglaries
The Lincoln Police Department has identified and arrested the man allegedly responsible for six burglaries across the city.
May 15, 2026Open source
Lincoln health clinic renamed to honor late health director
A health clinic has been renamed to honor former Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department health director Pat Lopez and her decades of public service.
May 15, 2026Open source
People quarantined for hantavirus may leave Omaha sooner than expected
A UNMC medical expert says the quarantine facility in Omaha will remain available, but people staying there could go home early.
May 12, 2026Open source
2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney
A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.
May 12, 2026Open source
NPS Board of Education talks cellphone policy, passes it on second reading
During its Monday meeting, the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education talked about implementing the bell-to-bell cellphone policy at Norfolk High School.
May 12, 2026Open source
Ex-Norfolk police officer fined for willful reckless driving
MADISON — A former Norfolk police officer arrested on suspicion of DUI in August was fined on Monday after being convicted of a reduced charge in Madison C...
May 12, 2026Open source
Beauty school roommates still working together 35 years later
NORFOLK — When Diane Frederick and Dottie Schmit were randomly paired together as roommates in cosmetology school, they had no idea they would spend the re...
May 12, 2026Open source
Kearney area graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln listed
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,800-plus degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. Hundreds of area students earned undergraduat...
May 12, 2026Open source
This & That: Flowers, fishing and dinosaurs on tap this weekend in the Kearney area
Join 60 volunteers in planting 16,000 flowers at Yanney Heritage Park Saturday morning. Then head out to Fort Kearny SRA and try your luck at the Go Fishing...
May 12, 2026Open source
Voters’ will: Lincoln City Council votes to maintain $15 minimum wage
The Lincoln City Council voted 6-1 Monday in favor of keeping a $15 minimum wage standard for all workers and allowing for higher annual increases.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Wausa is in Knox County, Nebraska.
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'Nebraska way': Husker tailgate culture during the Big Ten baseball games
Win or lose, the Nebraska fanbase stuck it out through the rain and sunshine and even had some groups tailgating through it all.
May 24, 2026Open source
Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen discuss what they've learned from each other following Super Regional win
Following Nebraska's super regional win, Coach Revelle discusses Husker Nation's support, while Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen detail what they've learned fro...
May 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball advances to Women's College World Series after defeating Oklahoma State
Nebraska softball advanced to its first Women's College World Series since 2013 after defeating Oklahoma State.
May 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska defeats OSU Cowgirls in NCAA Super Regional
Nebraska beat the OSU Cowgirls 9-1 in game two of the NCAA Super Regional, ending OSU's season and advancing to the Women's College World Series.
May 24, 2026Open source
CDC orders cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus to stay in Nebraska quarantine
Federal health officials have now made quarantine mandatory for the 18 cruise ship passengers being monitored in Omaha after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
May 20, 2026Open source
What to know: Oklahoma State Cowgirls to square off against Nebraska in super regional
The Oklahoma State softball team is on the verge of securing another trip to the Women's College World Series, but they have to go on the road to clinch a sp...
May 19, 2026Open source
What we know about hantavirus in western Washington
Two King County residents are monitoring for hantavirus symptoms at home, and a third person is quarantined in Nebraska.
May 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
‘This is the driest I’ve seen it since 1955’: Nebraska farmers struggling amid extreme drought
Larry Hudkins is one of many farmers across the state that's struggling to keep up with the dry conditions.
May 16, 2026Open source
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