Lifestyle
Lincoln Celebrates Local Coffee Shops with Month-Long Event
Residents can visit 10 of 25 participating coffee shops to enter a $250 gift card drawing.
Nebraska Lawmakers Aim to Ease Teacher Certification
Proposed legislation would eliminate human relations training requirement
Nebraska Ag Youth Institute Opens 2026 Application Process
High school juniors and seniors can apply for the 5-day program focused on agriculture careers and industry connections.
Crime
Nebraska State Patrol Reports 1,000% Increase in Online Child Exploitation Tips Since 2019
Authorities say the rise in cybertips highlights the growing risk to children online.
Lincoln man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drug trafficking
Jamaal McNeil had a prior conviction for a serious drug felony
Missing Pregnant Woman's Friend Pleads for Information
Agencies continue search for Hannah Neville, who was last seen two weeks ago on her way to Lincoln.
Sports
No. 5 Nebrasketball Falls at Home to No. 9 Illinois
Huskers drop second straight game after 20-game winning streak
Illinois Avenges Earlier Loss, Beats Nebraska on the Road
Illini overcome hot Nebraska start to extend winning streak to 11 games
Keaton Wagler leads No. 9 Illinois to 11th straight win over No. 5 Nebraska
The Fighting Illini defeated the Cornhuskers 78-69 in the first top-10 matchup hosted by Nebraska this season.
Politics
Area Pastor Delivers Opening Prayer at Nebraska Legislature
Justin Bossman, a retired teacher and new pastor, participated in the Chaplain of the Day program at the state Capitol.
Trump Administration Ramps Up Sanctions on Iranian Officials
New sanctions target key figures as military options expand amid tensions with Iran
Nebraska Lawmakers Propose More Bills Targeting Trans Residents
Trans Nebraskans and allies say the bills aim to eliminate trans people from public life.
Entertainment
Avalon Emerson's New Song 'Jupiter And Mars' Offers Healing Indie Pop Anthem
The Charm's latest single captures the lingering grief of unfulfilled potential in relationships.
Football Fans Seek Entertainment Alternatives During Off-Season
Readers recommend shows and movies to fill the void left by the lack of football games
Apple Lands Massive Adaptation of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere Fantasy Universe
The expansive Cosmere universe of books will be adapted into movies and TV shows for Apple TV+.
