Gov. Pillen and NSP Colonel Bolduc Recognize Paul Contreras with Civilian Award

Gov. Pillen and NSP Colonel Bolduc Recognize Paul Contreras with Civilian Award

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen and Superintendent John Bolduc of the Nebraska State Patrol have recognized Paul Contreras of Bellevue with a civilian award, for his part in subduing a shooting suspect during the victory celebration parade for the Kansas City Chiefs in February. The parade, marking the Chief’s Super…
Tominaga Helps West to All-Star Win

Tominaga Helps West to All-Star Win

Keisei Tominaga closed his college career by helping the West team to an 87-75 win the Reese’s NABC College All-Star Game Friday afternoon. Tominaga came off the bench and had nine points on 4-of-7 shooting and three rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench. The West squad out-scored the East,…
Husker Softball drops series opener to Penn State

Husker Softball drops series opener to Penn State

A late home run powered Penn State to a 2-1 win over the Nebraska softball team Friday at Bowlin Stadium. In a duel between two pitchers who rank in the top 10 nationally in wins, Bridget Nemeth fired a two-hitter and did not allow an earned run to improve to…
School athletics, bathroom access proposal fails to advance

School athletics, bathroom access proposal fails to advance

April 5, 2024 A bill that would restrict K-12 students’ access to school facilities and sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth stalled on general file Friday, April 5 after a failed cloture motion. LB575, as introduced last session by Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth, would adopt the Sports…
JUST IN: Nebraska FFA elects 2024-25 state officer team

JUST IN: Nebraska FFA elects 2024-25 state officer team

The Nebraska FFA Association announced its 2024-25 state officer team at the final session of the state convention. Prior to election, 19 candidates went through an extensive interview process beginning in March and concluding during state convention. Twelve candidates were moved on to the final round of interviews. President: Reagan…
Accident under investigation in rural Franklin Co pasture

Accident under investigation in rural Franklin Co pasture

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatality accident in a pasture. It was reported shortly after 6:30pm Thursday evening northeast of 40 Road and X Road near Campbell. Sheriff Bryon Detlefsen said it occurred as a UTV and motorcyle collided head-on as they were cresting a hill. A…
Collegiate Farm Bureau Leaders Receive Ron Hanson Scholarship

Collegiate Farm Bureau Leaders Receive Ron Hanson Scholarship

LINCOLN, NEB.– The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded the Ron Hanson Collegiate Leader Scholarship to three members of Collegiate Farm Bureau at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) who are pursuing degrees from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Emily Eilers, a senior from Wayne, Abygail Streff,…