Nebraska uses strong second half to overpower Washington

Brice Williams, the reigning National Player of the Week, scored 23 points as Nebraska rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Washington 86-72 in a Big Ten Conference game Wednesday night in Seattle. Juwan Gary added 17 points and Connor …

Nebraska Heart Institute spreads awareness during Heart Awareness Month

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - February is Heart Awareness Month, and the Nebraska Heart Institute is using this time to promote ways to keep your heart healthy. According to the CDC, overall, the leading cause of death for both sexes across all races, origins …

Trump executive orders embolden Pillen, Kauth push to define male, female in Nebraska

LINCOLN — President Donald Trump’s executive orders to define “male” and “female” and mandate that student-athletes participate on sports teams according to their sex are bolstering legislative efforts to do the same in Nebraska. State Sen. Kathleen Kauth …

Latest Nebraska effort to cut inheritance tax generates new opponents

LINCOLN — State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood has pushed during his eight years in office to eliminate the state’s inheritance tax, maintaining that it’s an unfair and outdated tax after death that only five states still impose. But his latest proposal, …

Nebraska Cornhuskers Aim for Third Straight Win Against Washington Huskies

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Nebraska Cornhuskers (14-8, 4-7 Big Ten) will face the Washington Huskies (11-10, 2-8) on Wednesday night at Alaska Airlines Arena, aiming for their third consecutive victory. The game, set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. CT, will be broadcast …

Warmer temperatures Thursday before a cold front and snow chances across Greater Nebraska

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A cooler temperature trend coming up across Greater Nebraska with temperatures in the 30s and 40s through the weekend. Highs in the 20s, 30s, and 40s for across Greater Nebraska for our Wednesday.(Maxuser | Justin Craft) …

Nebraska workforce crisis opens doors for young disabled workers to showcase abilities

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — As Nebraska grapples with a workforce crisis, opportunities are emerging for individuals with disabilities to find jobs including young people. Among those eager to serve is Adyn Adams, a young man who recently …

Nebraska lawmakers urge Congress to counter Elon Musk's influence

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nine Nebraska state lawmakers are urging their Congressional counterparts to oppose the growing influence of Elon Musk in the federal government. The group, which includes Senators Megan Hunt, John Cavanaugh, Machaela Cavanaugh, and Jane …

LB 538: New bill aims to target antisemitism in Nebraska schools

LB 538, a bill drafted to prevent and combat antisemitism in Nebraska’s public K-12 schools and universities, was presented on Monday to the state’s Legislature Education Committee. The bill was introduced by Republican State Senator Brian Hardin and uses …

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