Sean MacKinnon
Sean MacKinnon joined WLWT in October 2024 as a reporter. He previously worked for our sister station in Omaha, Nebraska covering politics loc...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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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 ea...
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 t...
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
Judge Rules Nebraska Can’t Restrict SNAP Purchases Of Soda And Energy Drinks
LINCOLN, Neb. — A federal judge ruled Monday to end a Nebraska pilot program that restricts the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska, Iowa rainfall totals: How much fell Saturday, Sunday
Heavy rain and showers late Saturday through Sunday morning dropped several inches of moisture for parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Wortmann 14th In 100 Hurdles, Brinkman Competes In Two Events At Nike Outdoor
EUGENE, Ore. — Hartington, Nebraska, standout Anisten Wortmann finished 14th in the Championship finals of the girls’ 100-meter hurdles at...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Kearney Archway has told Nebraska's story for 26 years
The monument spans more than 300 feet above Interstate 80 and details the stories of the pioneers, adventurers and innovators who have travele...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Douglas County deputies cite parent and impound electric motorcycle in crackdown on minibike riding
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is taking new enforcement steps in the ongoing effort to get illegal minibikes off Nebraska roads: citin...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
With Nebraska's deer herd dropping by half, Game and Parks seeks answers
A switch from a two-buck state to one is one of the changes that the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is considering.
Jun 19, 2026Open source
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