Nebraska abortion remains bill advances amid controversy

LINCOLN, Neb. — A controversial bill concerning the handling of fetal remains after an abortion has advanced in the Nebraska legislature. The bill, LB632, initially introduced by Senator Ben Hansen and prioritized by Senator Dan Lonowski, mandates that …

University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman finds niche in pickleball paddle making

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Pickleball is a sport not only rising in popularity, but rising in price. That is a trend that one of the finalist at Tuesday’s New Venture Competition, hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is looking to change. Andreas …

Paxton Senior becomes Nebraska’s first-ever recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Arts Award

Maine bill targets Nebraska push to upend electoral system

(The Center Square) – Maine Democrats are seeking to counter efforts by Nebraska Republicans to radically change how the Midwestern state allocates its presidential electoral votes every four years. A proposal being considered by the Maine Legislature …

Iowa, Minnesota, N Dakota & Nebraska Based NFL Draft Prospects

There are a ton of NFL prospects hoping and aiming to hear their names called in next week's NFL Draft. In our neck of the woods, one South Dakota native (NDSU's Grey Zabel) should be drafted early on, and it's time we meet the other area …

How tariffs could impact Nebraska soybean trade

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - As Nebraska farmers enter planting season, their focus extends beyond the fields to international trade developments in Washington, D.C. Less than a week ago, the White House announced a temporary pause on increased tariffs for 90 …

Nebraska lawmakers advance online sports betting ballot measure

Nebraska lawmakers on Monday advanced a proposal that could allow voters to decide whether to legalize online sports betting, marking the first of three legislative approvals needed to place the measure on the state’s 2026 general election ballot. …

SBA Relief Still Available to Nebraska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Summer Drought

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska of the May 16, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic …

Nebraska Women in Ag: Raised in crisis, rooted in resilience

Bethany Johnston grew up ranching in Nebraska’s eastern Sandhills during one of agriculture’s most uncertain times — the 1980s farm crisis. “I grew up as a child of the 80s,” she said. “There was a lot of stress and economic markets crashing. It was just …

Nebraska Volleyball recruit Kenna Cogill drops highlights from 'last prom'

Nebraska Volleyball's recruit Kenna Cogill recently shared glimpses from her time at her last prom event. This comes ahead of her first collegiate season at the Huskers program. Cogill, initially in talks with the University of Oregon, changed her …