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Nebraska Volleyball vs Stanford: How and where to watch, live streaming details, full squad and probable starting lineup
The AVCA First Serve clash between Nebraska Volleyball and Stanford Cardinals is set to take place on Sunday, August 24, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Both teams are coming to this match after victories in their first encounters. While the Huskers,...

“The Cornhusker Clink”: A New ICE Detention Center Unveiled In Nebraska
The effort to deport is expanding, as Nebraska agrees to help with immigration enforcement, creating a new detention facility dubbed “the Cornhusker Clink.” Restoring law and order at the border was a big campaign promise of President Trump, and...

How KTR’s support and mentoring shaped innovators into entrepreneurs, in their own words
Telangana innovators Ashok Gorre and Mupparapu Raju credit former IT Minister KTR for guidance and support that helped them scale innovations into startups. Projects include agricultural tools, multipurpose sprayers, streetlight sensors, and...

A third of the U.S. economy is already in a recession or at high risk, and another third is stagnating, Zandi warns
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi continued to sound the alarm on the risk of a downturn, warning that states accounting for nearly a third of U.S. GDP are already in a recession or at high risk of slipping into one. Meanwhile, another...

Ukrainian refugees in Nebraska 'in limbo' on immigration status
As the war in Ukraine rages on, Ukrainian refugees in Nebraska wonder what their future holds. At least a few hundred people celebrated the country's independence day at a park in Elkhorn on Sunday. It marked the 34th anniversary of Ukraine...

WATCH: Nebraska Volleyball's Rebekah Allick's insane block leaves Dani Busboom Kelly and fans in awe
Nebraska Volleyball's Rebekah Allick left everyone, including the Huskers fans and her teammates, in amazement with her impressive strength and skills as the program entered the 2025 season. The Nebraska Volleyball squad locked horns with Stanford...

Stanford Falls at Nebraska
Women's Volleyball August 24, 2025 Cardinal 1-1 in AVCA First Serve Showcase LINCOLN, Neb. – No. 6 Stanford fell in straight sets at No. 1 Nebraska, 25-13, 25-19, 25-14, Sunday, at the AVCA First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Stanford...

"We're becoming a worldwide brand"- Dani Busboom Kelly gets real about Nebraska Volleyball's massive following and impact with global fans
Dani Busboom Kelly opened up about the Nebraska Volleyball team's massive fan base after their appearance in the AVCA First Serve. The Huskers defeated No. 6 Stanford at the Pinnacle Bank Arena with a score of 25-13, 25-19, 25-14. Harper Murray,...

Sheldon: 3 Quick Sideouts from Nebraska’s Sweep of No. 6 Stanford
Huskers’ block is for real Nebraska has long prided itself on being one of the best blocking teams in the country, but it was the team led by their new head coach that led the nation in blocks last season. In the opening weekend, the Huskers...

HUSKER VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Nebraska Dominates No. 6 Stanford
Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics. LINCOLN–(NU Athletics Aug. 24)–The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team made quick work of No. 6 Stanford in a 25-13, 25-19, 25-14 sweep on Sunday afternoon in front of a crowd of 15,734 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The...

Huskers SWEEP No. 6 Stanford in Pinnacle Bank Arena to start 2-0 | Nebraska Volleyball Highlights
A perfect opening weekend with 15,000 of our closest friends! Nebraska sweeps No. 6 Stanford to close out the AVCA First Serve event and begin the season 2-0! 🎞️ Husker Highlights | @DriveToyota . . . #GBR #Huskers #NoPlace #Nebraska #B1G #NCAA...

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball sweeps No. 6 Stanford, makes splash at AVCA First Serve Showcase
Courtesy Nebraska AthleticsLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The No. 1-ranked Nebraska volleyball team swept No. 6 Stanford on Sunday, winning 3-0 in the AVCA First Serve Showcase. The Huskers won 25-13, 25-19, 25-14 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. As a...

McKewon: If Nebraska football's 'pretty damn good' like Matt Rhule says, expect 8 wins
LINCOLN — Fans foot the bill and can feel how they please, but there’s no reason for Big Red Nation to have lower expectations than the head coach or athletic director. “I think we’re pretty damn good,” Matt Rhule said last week. “We’ve invested a...

Natural gas, electric companies Black Hills, NorthWestern Energy plan merger
TOPEKA — Black Hills Energy Corp. announced it will merge with NorthWestern Energy Group, pending regulatory approval. Black Hills offers natural gas services in Kansas, primarily in the southwest and south-central part of the state. It is...

No. 1 Nebraska dominates No. 6 Stanford in AVCA First Serve
No. 1 Nebraska volleyball (2-0) faced off against No. 6 Stanford (1-1) in the final Pinnacle Bank Arena game of the AVCA First Serve Showcase. The Huskers defeated No. 3 Pitt in their first game of the season and the Dani Busboom Kelly era in four...

Nebraska employers face new paid leave poster deadline after legislative changes
The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, which mandates paid sick leave for employees statewide, was enacted following the passage of Initiative 436 in the November 2024 election. During the 2025 legislative session, state lawmakers...

Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's grip
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

LIVE UPDATES: No. 1 Nebraska volleyball dominates No. 6 Stanford in set one
Courtesy Nebraska AthleticsLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The No. 1-ranked Nebraska volleyball team is taking on No. 6 Stanford on Sunday in its second game of the AVCA First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The Huskers started the season...

“One of the best people I've met”- Pittsburgh’s Olivia Babcock opens up on bond with Nebraska Volleyball’s Harper Murray
Pittsburgh Panthers’ Olivia Babcock opened up about her bond with Nebraska Volleyball’s Harper Murray following her team’s loss in the AVCA First Serve match. The Panthers fell to Nebraska by 3-1 (22-25, 11-25, 25-20, 23-25). Although the Panthers...

Husker Doc Talk: Can You Feel It? Nebraska Football’s Season Opener Is Almost Here
It’s officially game week for Nebraska football! Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka dive deep into the season opener against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. From the scarlet-and-cream color debate (no, not crimson!) to breaking...