Rep. Flood: Twice daily weather balloons to resume in Nebraska next week

VALLEY, Neb. (KMTV) — Rep. Mike Flood has been advocating for more staffing at the Valley office of the National Weather Service. Due to lack of staff, he says the office had to cut its weather balloon program. Flood told reporters forecasters from other …

High School Rodeo Athletes Saddle Up for Spring Season | Nebraska Rodeo Update for April 26

April 25th, 2025 | Rebel Sjeklocha The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. …

Huskies Take Down Fifth Seed Nebraska To Advance To Semi-Finals

Story Links SEATTLE -  The Huskies took down Nebraska today in the quarterfinals round of the Big Ten Championship Tournament. With a first round bye, the Dawgs got placed directly into the quarterfinals round, taking on fifth seed Nebraska.  In a strong …

Governor, Lincoln children celebrate Arbor Day by planting tree outside Nebraska State Capitol

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Gov. Jim Pillen and Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) with the help of kids from Trinity Day Care celebrated Arbor Day by planting an American Linden on the southwest lawn of the Nebraska State Capitol. Celebration of …

Watchdog, senator want expenses against medical cannabis, other Nebraska ballot items disclosed

LINCOLN — A nonpartisan watchdog and a Lincoln state senator filed requests this week to learn more about private and state resources spent against 2024 ballot measures, namely medical cannabis. The first complaint came from executive director Gavin Geis …

Friday Flakes: Matt Rhule gives Scott Frost Credit for the Nebraska Players About to be Drafted

One thing I have learned more and more about Matt Rhule is that he does not lack in confidence and he obviously is comfortable with who he is as a football coach. The most recent example is something he said about the players who will/could be drafted …

Nebraska Baseball Weekend Preview: Maryland

Nebraska Cornhuskers (19-22) at Maryland Terrapins (19-23) Location: Bob ‘Turtle’ Smith Stadium, College Park, MD Dates: April 25-27th Times (CDT): Friday @ 5 pm, Saturday @ 1 pm, Sunday @ 12 pm Head Coaches: Will Bolt (6th season, 156-119-1) & Matt …

Nebraska bans campfires in state parks amid wildfire concerns

LINCOLN, Neb. — In response to a statewide fire ban effective through April 30, Nebraska Game and Parks has announced an immediate temporary ban on campfires at all state park areas and wildlife management areas. This measure aims to mitigate wildfire …

Nebraska celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting at state capitol

Lincoln, NE — Governor Jim Pillen joined local children in planting a tree outside the Nebraska State Capitol to celebrate Arbor Day, a holiday deeply rooted in Nebraska's history. The tradition began in 1872 when newspaper editor Julius Sterling …

Nebraska governor, local children plant tree at State Capitol