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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...

Economics shape crop acreage
This year showed a surge in U.S. corn acreage as part of the annual shifts in acreage of different crops. Purdue University ag economist Michael Langemeier says economics are the main driver in crop acre shifts from year to year. In particular, he...

Rep. Mike Flood highlights fintech conference, health policy wins, and arts engagement
Rep. Mike Flood, who represents Nebraska’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently highlighted local innovation, healthcare policy, and community arts initiatives in a series of posts on his social media account.On August 25, 2025, Flood...
Lambert finds connection, future career paths in D.C.
Avery Lambert could hardly contain her excitement when listing all the opportunities she took advantage of this summer as a scholar in the Fund for American Studies’ D.C. Summer Program. “I took public policy and economics with Ann Bradley, who...

Holdrege residents to weigh in on potential nuclear reactor plans
HOLDREGE, Neb. — Holdrege may be on the path to becoming nuclear powered, as the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and the Phelps County Development Corporation are seeking input from residents. A community meeting is scheduled for September...

'It just came overnight' — Planned Nebraska ICE detention center raises fears in McCook
Inmates are seen outside the Work Ethic Camp in McCook on Thursday. Plans to convert the state prison into an immigration detention center have raised questions from residents. CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD McCOOK — Cars fill the diagonal...

Trump is pushing for detention facilities. GOP governors are speeding up the process. The Trump administration has already announced deals to establish detention facilities in Florida, Indiana and Nebraska. Read More »
Republican governors are vying for billions of immigration enforcement dollars from the GOP’s megalaw, as state-federal partnerships emerge as a key strategy in the Trump administration’s rapid expansion of migrant detention capacity. The Trump...

Nebraska volleyball fans pack Pinnacle Bank Arena for first game of the season
THE DANNY BUSBOOM KELLY ERA AT NEBRASKA STARTS WITH A WIN AS NUMBER ONE. NEBRASKA BEATS THIRD RANKED PITTSBURGH. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M BILL SHERMAN AND I’M QUANECIA FRASER. WE HAVE TEAM COVERAGE OF THE MATCH. LAUREN MICHELSON WILL HAVE FULL...

Caller Says His Employees Are Unhappy With Their Raises. Dave Ramsey Responds, 'A 2% Raise In A 9% Inflation Economy Is Insulting'
Blake from Lincoln, Nebraska, recently called into Dave Ramsey‘s “EntreLeadership” podcast with a problem many managers face: employees who are frustrated with their raises. Blake, the controller of a physical security company with about 100...

DODGE COUNTY CLERK - Ad from 2025-08-27
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND BUDGET SUMMARY DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of Sections 13-501 to 13-517, R.R.S. 1943, that the governing body will meet on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at...

Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Commission discusses Newberry Access Corridor project in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Nebraska Department of Transportation held their state highway commission meeting in North Platte. On Friday, city and community leaders advocated for the department’s involvement to help make the Newberry Access...

Nebraska volleyball: Huskers kick off 2025 campaign with top-5 matchup
Nebraska Volleyball LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — After a long offseason filled with breaking news and anticipation, the 2025 Nebraska volleyball season is finally here. The No. 1-ranked Huskers will start their 2025 campaign against No. 3 Pittsburgh in...
Nebraska State Fair kicks off with heightened security measures
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska State Fair is set to showcase the state's finest offerings over the next ten days, with the Nebraska State Patrol ensuring a safe experience for all attendees. The fair, which begins today, will run through Labor...

Nebraska State Fair kicks off with ceremony, state leaders
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair opened Friday with a ceremony at the fairgrounds at Fonner Park in Grand Island, drawing several state leaders to mark the occasion. Gov. Jim Pillen and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon attended the event....

Weed Scientist Recognized by Western Sugar Cooperative
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications Thinking outside of the box, Dr. Nevin Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist, has been able to find solutions for the aggressive weed Palmer Amaranth for sugar beet growers in Nebraska. For...
"What’s Good For Country & Industry Will Shape Trade Negotiations": Piyush Goyal On EU FTA Talks
Trump’s Immigration Detention Soars Past Records With Secret Sites, Private Prisons, And New Camps Immigration detention under Donald Trump has surged to record levels, Axios reported, surpassing even his first term’s peak. Official data shows...

Nebraska leaders determined to get handle on ‘skill games’
Mike Sciandra kept $300-$400 zippered inside a pouch in his leather backpack, ready for the moment he could take a break from his traveling sales job and walk into a Nebraska bar or convenience store. There, in Auburn, Aurora, Columbus, North...

Nebraska Volleyball Kicks Off 2025 Season Against Pittsburgh in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Nebraska (KOLN) – The Nebraska volleyball team, ranked number one in the nation, begins the 2025 season on Friday, August 22, facing off against third-ranked Pittsburgh at the AVCA First Serve at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The much-anticipated...

How to watch Nebraska vs. Stanford volleyball: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for NCAA college match
No. 1 Nebraska will clash with No. 6 Stanford in a highly anticipated college volleyball matchup at the AVCA First Serve. Nebraska aims to rebound this season despite missing some star players, while Stanford seeks to capitalize on a promising...

How to watch Nebraska vs. Stanford volleyball
Two familiar foes will face off for the second matchup of the college volleyball season — get ready for No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 6 Stanford at the AVCA First Serve. Nebraska is looking for a revenge season, and they have a chance to make a huge...