Nebraska Beef Council bridges agriculture and dietetics for future dietitians

KEARNEY, Neb — The Nebraska Beef Council has been actively working to connect agriculture and dietetics through two significant learning experiences for dietetic interns from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Nebraska...

UNL organization holds unified powwow to honor and ‘reclaim’ their cultural heritage

LINCOLN, Neb. — A unified powwow took place at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Union on Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, providing Native communities a space to reclaim their narrative and celebrate their cultural heritage on the...

Former Lincoln County lawmaker, Nebraska cattle industry leader dies

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Senator Tom Hansen, a prominent figure in Nebraska’s beef cattle industry and former member of the Nebraska Legislature, has passed away. Hansen, a native of North Platte, represented the region in the Nebraska...

Rare earth curbs v tariffs as the trade war explodes again

ON Thursday October 9, China announced new restrictions on the export of five rare earth metals and the technologies used to refine them. China mines and refines 90 per cent of the world’s rare earth metals, which are critical for the production...

Bridging Agriculture and Nutrition: Nebraska Beef Council Engages Future Dietitians

KEARNEY, NE (October 7, 2025)– Mitch Rippe, Nebraska Beef Council Director of Nutrition and Education, has been busy connecting the worlds of agriculture and dietetics through two impactful learning experiences for dietetic interns from the...

Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard celebrates a century of growth in Nebraska City

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - In 1925, a husband and wife left their day jobs to grow apples in Nebraska City. This year, Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard is celebrating their 100th anniversary. The special place continues to promotes research and...

Nebraska becomes the first state to elect to participate in the federal private school choice program

Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 13, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nebraska becomes the first state to elect to participate in the federal private school choice program California enacts four laws on ballot...

Osborn criticizes Ricketts for backing $20 Billion Argentina bailout, harms Nebraska farmers

Case combine during soybean harvest, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) NEBRASKA — Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn today slammed Senator Pete Ricketts for his silence and implicit support for Washington’s $20 billion bailout of...

WISPA Announces Annual Industry Awards Winners

Washington, DC, October 9, 2025 – By leveraging a mix of wireless and wired technologies, hometown service providers are true vanguards delivering reliable, powerful and cost-effective broadband solutions to millions of Americans in, or adjacent...

‘Building a Trauma-Informed Culture in Your Court’ offered online

The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on “Building a Trauma-Informed Culture in Your Court” Thursday, October 16, from 1a a.m. to noon via Zoom. The webinar will explore strategies for creating supportive environments that...

Dr. Kumbar becomes Nebraska Medical Center associate dean for research

Indian American researcher Sangamesh Gurappa Kumbar, has been named associate dean for research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)College of Dentistry. Dr. Kumbar, who joined UNMC earlier this year and has his lab on the Omaha...

Nebraskans’ data to DOJ raises questions

The Big Lie is the stinker that keeps polluting the political atmosphere. The latest iteration of its malodorous effect is Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen admitting that sending voter registration data to the U.S. Department of Justice is...

Governor, Montana Chamber of Commerce to host energy summit in Bozeman

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Chamber of Commerce wlll host state summit on increasing domestic energy production, including more oil and gas drilling, on Thursday in Bozeman. The Second Annual Big Sky, Bright Future Economic Summit...

Media companies thought late night TV was irrelevant. Kimmel proved them wrong

When Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on ABC after a near-weeklong suspension, some cheered it as a triumph of free speech over the oppressive reach of government censorship. But I saw something a little different. I saw bold proof...

It’s Not Government They Don’t Like

One way to look at much of the second Trump administration is that it is a recapitulation of some of the worst episodes in the history of the United States. The president’s crusade against diversity programs — his efforts to purge the federal...

Nebraska's medical cannabis program would be among country's most restrictive | Analysis

Frustrated by the changes a governor-appointed board is making to a voter-approved medical marijuana measure, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Director Crista Eggers described the commission’s slate of rules as “the most restrictive, conservative,...

Longtime central Nebraska county court judge announces retirement

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A longtime county court judge serving central Nebraska has announced his retirement. The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch announced that Judge Arthur S. Wetzel of the ninth judicial district will retire effective Jan 2,...

5 Reasons Matt Rhule Won’t Leave for Penn State; Why Nebraska Will Be OK If He Does

In the world of college football, the bombshell firing from Happy Valley has Nebraska fans worried about the status of their own head coach. Penn State fired James Franklin after a disappointing 3-3 start to the 2025 season, ending a tenure that...

Takeaways from Nebraska football’s comeback win over Maryland

Nebraska football improved to 5-1 on the season with a comeback win over Maryland, 34-31. The Huskers trailed late, but a three-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Raiola to Dane Key with 1:08 left proved to be the difference. Here are the takeaways...

Ricketts Supports Defense Bill With Major Nebraska Wins

October 12th, 2025 | Media Release Nebraska U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts last week recognized passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding levels and authorities for the U.S. military. This ensures American...