Michigan Ends Nebraskas Historic 24-Game Win Streak
#CollegeBasketball #NebraskaNo. 5 Nebraska's 24-game win streak, college basketball's longest in over a decade, ended with a 75-72 loss at No. 3 Michigan. The Cornhuskers led most of the game but failed to score in the final 3:20, missing their last five shots. read more
Republican Rep. Mike Flood's Town Hall Turns Chaotic and Tense
#Nebraska #TownHallChaosNebraska Republican Mike Flood defied party guidance by holding a chaotic town hall where constituents expressed frustration over various issues, including Elon Musk and Ukraine. The GOP had advised against in-person events due to viral confrontations with Democratic activists. read more
Nebraska father perseveres to correct daughter's mistaken social security name
#Nebraska #SocialSecurityNumberA Nebraska toddler, legally named 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' due to a paperwork error, finally receives a social security number after two years. Her real name is Caroline Elizabeth Kilburn, and her father hopes to change her legal name and obtain a proper birth certificate. read more
Mysterious Man Aids Crash Victims on Highway 36 in Nebraska
#mysteryman #NebraskaA mysterious man has been appearing at multiple crash scenes on Nebraska's Highway 36, offering help to victims before first responders arrive. Police are investigating reports from at least four crash victims and have identified a potential suspect. Highway 36 read more
Woman Arrested for Leaving Child in Cold Car at Truck Stop
#Nebraska #ChildSafetyBrittney Clark, 27, left a 4-year-old girl alone in a car at a Nebraska truck stop while she played "skill games" inside. The child was found unattended with the car off and the temperature at 24 degrees, leading to Clark's arrest for child abuse and assault. read more
Nebraska beauty queen accused of $3 million scam operation
#Nebraska #ScamMrs. Nebraska 2024, Liz Friesen, allegedly defrauded victims of over $3 million through a fake get-rich-quick scheme. Promising easy wealth through passive income, she used investments for luxury items. The lawsuit aims to stop her schemes and refund victims. read more
Nebraska Supreme Court Allows Former Felons to Immediately Register
#Nebraska #VotingRightsThe Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that individuals with past felony convictions can now immediately register to vote after serving their sentences, impacting thousands of voters. This decision could affect the outcome of the state's competitive U.S. Senate and House races. read more
Nebraska to Vote on Competing Abortion Measures in November
#Nebraska #AbortionMeasuresIn Nebraska's upcoming November ballot, two conflicting abortion measures will be present for the first time in state history. One proposal guarantees abortion rights up to viability while the other enforces a 12-week abortion ban. read more
Former Offutt AFB officer John Channels pleads guilty to charges.
#Nebraska #CrimeNewsNebraska man, John Channels, admitted to terroristic threats and sexual assault charges after an active shooter drill gone wrong. He fired blanks and staged fake victims during the drill. Channels also faces child sexual assault charges and could be sentenced in October. read more
#Nebraska #TransgenderHealthAbortion
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a law restricting medical care for transgender youth and abortion, finding it constitutional as both topics fall under medical care. The controversial law sparked debate and legal challenges. read more
#Nebraska #funeralmistake
In Lincoln, Nebraska, staff at the Butherus-Maser & Love Mortuary called 911 after discovering that Constance Glantz, 74, was actually breathing as they prepared her for her funeral. Glantz was brought back to the hospital but passed away later, prompting an investigation. read more
#Nebraska #Tornadoes
Dashcam footage shows a tornado destroying a building in Nebraska with wind speeds of 158mph, one of the many tornadoes that hit the state in late April, wrecking numerous homes and businesses. read more
#Nebraska #TornadoSurvivors
Two Nebraska brothers were caught in a 136mph tornado that destroyed their home as they searched for their dog. They were thrown into the air but miraculously survived with only cuts and bruises, grateful for the community support. read more
#Nebraska #ElectoralSystem
Nebraska legislators reject Trump-backed electoral changes that would benefit him, voting 36-8 against switching to a winner-take-all system. The current method awards two electoral votes to the statewide winner and three to each congressional district. read more