Gov. Pillen Appoints Former Sen. Meyer to fill District 41 Seat

Jan 14, 2026 / Governor's Office

LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of former senator Fred Meyer to represent District 41 in the Nebraska Legislatu...

Red Willow County Inmate Dies in Custody

Jan 14, 2026 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling

It is with deepest sympathy that I report the passing of Blaine Allen Freichs while in custody of the Red Willow County Detention Center. The incid...

Central Nebraska Regional Airport Announces Record-Breaking Year

Jan 14, 2026 / Central Nebraska Regional Airport

Grand Island, Neb. – Central Nebraska Regional Airport (CNRA) reported a total of 75,920enplanements for 2025, making it the largest year on ...

Reed enters Grand Island race for Mayor

Jan 14, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli

GRAND ISLAND - Another Grand Island man has entered his name into the race for mayor. Filing Wednesday was local businessman and real estate agent ...

Ricketts, Coons Lead Bipartisan Bill to Boost Bio-Manufacturing and Expand Markets for Nebraska Ag

Jan 14, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act.  The biparti...

GISH Athletic Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class

Jan 2, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The Islander tradition continues as a new class of athletic history makers is set to be honored. Grand Island Senior Hi...

Lopers Fall to Mo West to Start 2026

Jan 2, 2026 / UNK Athletics

Kearney, Neb. – Five scored in double figures and Missouri Western State made 29 free throws to down Nebraska Kearney, 104-80, Thursday night...

Aschoff Triple Double Helps Lopers Take Round One with Griffs

Jan 2, 2026 / UNK Athletics

Kearney, Neb. – Redshirt senior guard Jillian Aschoff recorded a double double and freshman Myleigh Weers had her sixth 20-point game of the ...

Huskers Come Up Short at No. 14 Iowa

Jan 1, 2026 / NU Athletics

Iowa City - Britt Prince scored a game-high 27 points, but the No. 20 Nebraska women's basketball team got outscored 16-6 in the final 5:30 to fall...

No. 13 Huskers Host No. 9 Michigan State Friday Night

Jan 1, 2026 / NU Athletics

The No. 13 Nebraska men's basketball team returns to Big Ten Conference action on Friday night, as the Huskers welcome No. 9 Michigan State to a so...