Nebraska

Measles Found in Lincoln Wastewater; No Local Cases Confirmed Yet

Measles found in Lincoln wastewater; first detection in samples. No confirmed cases yet. Check MMR vaccine status.

January 23, 2026

NFL executive celebrates University of Nebraska Athletics decision to add women’s flag football

Nebraska Athletics Adds Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport

NFL Exec Praises Nebraska for Pioneering Women’s Flag Football

Nebraska Athletics is first in Power Four to add women’s varsity flag football, a step toward NCAA championship status.

January 22, 2026

Ricketts champions tax cut law in Grand Island as local businesses voice ongoing affordability concerns

Local Business Owner and Ricketts Discuss Health Insurance Solutions

Local business owner questions Ricketts on high health insurance premiums, Ricketts criticizes ACA’s impact.

January 22, 2026

Nebraska men’s basketball earns 19th win to continue historic undefeated streak

Nebraska Huskers Extend Undefeated Season with Win Over Washington

The Nebraska men’s basketball team extended their undefeated season to 19-0 with a 76-66 victory over Washington.

January 21, 2026

Former Democratic senator officially announces gubernatorial campaign

Lynne Walz Launches Campaign for Nebraska Governor as Democrat

Former state Sen. Lynne Walz, a Democrat, announced her bid for Nebraska governor, emphasizing unity and progress.

January 21, 2026

Bill would change law to put former NU coach in hall of fame now

Bill Proposes Hall of Fame Nomination for Living Legend Tom Osborne

Gov. Jim Pillen seeks to change the law to allow Tom Osborne, a beloved Nebraska figure, into the Hall of Fame.

January 20, 2026

Should Nebraska legislators be tested on civics knowledge? New bill says yes

Nebraska Bill Proposes Civics Test for Lawmakers to Foster Accountability

A Nebraska bill proposes a 20-question civics test for new state lawmakers, with public scores. It aims to boost civic literacy.

January 20, 2026

Omaha native rows solo across Atlantic in World’s Toughest Row

Taryn Smith rows solo across Atlantic in World’s Toughest Row race

Omaha native Taryn Smith rows solo across the Atlantic in the World’s Toughest Row, a 3,000-mile endurance race.

January 19, 2026

Nebraska reports second measles case this year

Measles Contained in Nebraska Thanks to Vaccine Clinics and Preparedness

The East Central District Health Department has contained a recent measles outbreak, thanks to swift vaccine clinics.

January 19, 2026

As Tyson closure looms, Lexington prepares for a future without the city’s largest employer

Schumer Urges USDA to Block Tyson Plant Closure in Lexington

OMAHA — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urges USDA to block Tyson beef plant closure, citing law.

January 17, 2026

Legislature debates who should pay for state mandates

Senate Advances Bill Despite Concerns Over Unfunded School Mandates

Sen. Mike Jacobson opposed the bill, citing it as an unfunded mandate on schools, increasing property tax needs.

January 16, 2026

Nebraska Medicine suing to stop $800 million NU-Clarkson deal for NU sole ownership

Nebraska Medicine Sues to Block NU Regents’ $800M Clarkson Deal

The Nebraska Medicine Board is suing to stop the University of Nebraska Regents from securing sole ownership using an $800M deal.