Col. Bryan Waugh Sworn In as New Superintendent of Nebraska State Patrol

Colonel Bryan Waugh was officially sworn in Monday as the 19th Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), bringing more than three decades of law enforcement experience to the state’s top public safety position. “I am honored, committed, and …

More than a game: The heart behind Nebraska's 67th annual Shrine Bowl

"It's more than just a game. I mean, these kids, we're their heroes so they look up to us so we've got to put on a show for them, put a smile on their face and make them happy this week," said Millard North's Desmond Dhaenens. …

Nebraska & Creighton Baseball Teams Both Out For Season

The college baseball seasons ended for the University of Nebraska and Creighton programs yesterday (SUN). Oklahoma built a 10-0 lead after four innings and pounded the Huskers, 17-1. Creighton won an elimination game in the afternoon against North Dakota …

More than a game- The heart behind Nebraska's 67th annual Shrine Bowl

Nebraska and Vermont introduce Kids Code bills despite Big Tech backlash

Nebraska and Vermont have joined the list of U.S. states introducing stricter rules for minors accessing social media platforms and other online services with so-called Kids Code bills. In Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen signed a package of bills known as …

Auburn pursues Long's Creek water, stalls engineering on Nebraska City connection

The board noted that O’Neill Excavating of Topeka, Kan., is providing 1,800 gallons of water for the public’s outdoor use. The utility set up eight, 250-gallon water tanks at the Sport Recreation Complex campground for watering gardens and potted plants.

Nebraska Lawmakers Adjourn 2025 Legislative Session

Concluding the 90-day session for 2025, Nebraska Lawmakers adjourned the legislature “sine die” Monday early on day 89. As is tradition, five senators are selected to escort in Governor Jim Pillen to deliver a sine die (Latin for “without a date” or until …

Guatemalan graduates sue Nebraska company over alleged exploitation

According to Nebraska News Connection, three Guatemalan graduates have filed a lawsuit alleging exploitation and deception during a year-long internship at a U.S. swine operation. Fredy Alvarado Contreras, Sergio Escobar Gonzalez, and Dennis Najera …

Omaha, Lincoln students to represent Nebraska at National High School Theater Awards

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Many of Nebraska’s brightest young performers were in Omaha for the Nebraska Theater Academy Awards on Saturday. In the 12th year of the Tony Awards-inspired celebration, nearly 500 students performed throughout the show. During the …

Cyclists pedal across Nebraska for 43rd annual BRAN ride

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Cyclists are making their way across Nebraska this week as part of the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska, or BRAN event. The ride is in its 43rd year and draws cyclists from across the country. Around 300 people are participating …