Nebraska legislative races are officially nonpartisan, but the District 49 contest has Sen. Jen Day, a registered Democrat, facing Republicans Bob Andersen and Caleb Muhs in a GOP-leaning district.
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A police pursuit in Omaha ended with the arrests of two men Thursday.
The Omaha City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the resolution during its meeting Tuesday.
Nebraska will take another step this week toward building its 2025 recruiting class. Typically a busy weekend, Nebraska is expected to host seven high school recruits for official visits.
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Bellevue West graduate and former Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn found a home for his final year of college basketball.
A Valley man who appeared in the documentary "Baby Bodybuilders" in 2016 was arrested Thursday for allegedly recording himself having sex with two females without their permission, according to court records.
The political balance of the Nebraska State Board of Education could change after voters choose four new board members in this year's election. The May primary election will narrow the field.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold could be set to receive an annual salary of more than $1 million, plus benefits and perks worth thousands more, as president of the University of Nebraska.
Ty Robinson wasn’t immediately on board with his smaller on-field role in spring practices, but the Nebraska defensive lineman feels the experience has been beneficial.
Matt Rhule has tried an offense-versus-defense format that was hard to follow and score. He’s seen other programs mostly go through drills and workouts. But on Saturday, expect a typical football game.
As an “aggressive player” with a big catch radius and an ability to “go up and get the ball,” Bear Tenney had options, but his close friendship with Dylan Raiola sealed the deal for Nebraska.
Nebraska football's latest 2025 commit had no power conference scholarship offers before the Huskers extended an opportunity.
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has a name for Saturday’s spring game. “The Red-White Shootout.”
A strong performance during winter sports season has put Nebraska Athletics in position to post its best Learfield Director’s Cup finish in decades.
Storms are projected to begin Friday afternoon in eastern Nebraska with another round coming through on Saturday afternoon. Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are possible.
Creighton and Nebraska announced that next season’s edition of the I-80 Rivalry will be played on a Friday in November in Omaha's CHI Health Center.
PACE leaders had said they may have to limit summer offerings, given a funding crunch that arose after its former leader was indicted.
John Mills, a three-star offensive tackle, is visiting Nebraska this weekend. One notable thing about him? The second clip in his highlight reel may as well be part of an animal documentary.
Zipline's west Omaha taproom will go out of business Tuesday. Owners say it will help them prepare for expansion in the future.
Ainsworth's Carter Nelson, a Nebraska football signee, won two events and medaled in two others on way to being named the Norfolk Track and Field Classic's most outstanding male athlete.
Millard West grad Mason Koch blanked No. 13 Coastal Carolina in the 10th inning to give the Jays life, and Kyle Hess’ walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the frame gave Creighton a win — and series sweep.
Storms may bring large hail and damaging winds to Nebraska.
Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a measure on Wednesday that would hold Nebraska state agencies and political subdivisions liable if an employee commits sexual assault against a minor.
Omaha police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of robbing a bank in southwest Omaha. He was taken into custody without incident at Pinnacle Bank on Tuesday.
Douglas County District Court Judge Shelly Stratman described the teen's fatal beating of 62-year-old Daniel Price in North Omaha on Halloween 2022 as "shocking" on Wednesday.
Creighton has landed its first transfer of the offseason, bringing in former Arizona State guard Jamiya Neal.
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Omaha Duchesne converted a penalty in the ninth minute and never looked back in a win over Omaha Skutt in the River Cities Conference tournament final.
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the latest Nebraska and Creighton transfer portal news, as well as the schedule announcement for the next NU-CU basketball game.
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