Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh removed and later rehung a PragerU art display in the Capitol, prompting calls for reprimand from Republican Sen. Jared Storm, amid political controversy amplified by Gov. Jim Pillen's criticism. Cavanaugh apologized for her actions, which she described as regrettable, and no formal action has been taken against her.
No. 25 Nebraska women's basketball team narrowly defeated Indiana 78-73, with Britt Prince scoring 20 points including key fourth-quarter plays, helping Nebraska improve to 14-2 overall. The game featured strong performances from multiple players, strategic defense, and rebounding, with Nebraska overcoming Indiana's comeback attempts to secure the win.
No. 13 Nebraska defeated No. 9 Michigan State 58-56 in a close game, extending their winning streak to 18 games, with Rienk Mast scoring the go-ahead three-pointer in the final minutes and the Huskers' strong defense and clutch free throws securing the victory.
No. 13 Nebraska narrowly defeated No. 9 Michigan State 58-56, extending their winning streak to 18 games, with Rienk Mast scoring the go-ahead three-pointer in the final minutes and Nebraska's strong defense and clutch free throws securing the victory.
No. 15 Utah defeated Nebraska 44-22 in the Las Vegas Bowl, with Utah's Devon Dampier leading the offense with over 450 yards and five touchdowns, while Nebraska's young players showed promise but couldn't overcome Utah's dominance.
Nebraska's football team lost 44-22 to Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl, showing offensive struggles and defensive vulnerabilities, and highlighting the need for significant roster upgrades and strategic changes to compete at a higher level.
Nebraska's football team suffered a heavy 44-22 defeat to Utah, with the game marked by a strong Utah offense and a struggling Nebraska defense, ending their season on a disappointing note after a promising start.
Utah is the clear favorite over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, with Utah's strong rushing attack and Nebraska's missing key players, including star running back Emmett Johnson, leading to an expected Utah victory of 41-17. This game marks the end of Kyle Whittingham's era as Utah's head coach, with Morgan Scalley taking over.
Nebraska's women's basketball team hosts USC in a top-20 Big Ten showdown, with Nebraska undefeated at 12-0 and USC at 9-3, in a game highlighting Nebraska's strong offensive performance and USC's top-ranked defense, marking a significant early-season matchup between two highly ranked programs.
A 69-year-old man in Nebraska died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in a McDonald's drive-thru, in what authorities describe as a 'freak accident' caused by the man reaching out of his window, with the incident under investigation.
A 69-year-old man in Nebraska died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in a McDonald's drive-thru, in what authorities describe as a 'freak accident' caused possibly by the vehicle lurching forward while the man was reaching out the window.
A 69-year-old man died in Nebraska after being trapped between a McDonald's drive-thru window and his vehicle in what authorities call a 'freak accident,' possibly caused by the vehicle lurching forward while he was reaching out of the window to pay.
The closure of Tyson Foods' beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, is estimated to cause nearly $3.3 billion in annual economic losses, including significant job cuts, reduced income, and decreased tax revenues, primarily impacting Dawson County and surrounding areas amid ongoing challenges in the cattle industry.
Nebraska and Utah will face off in the 2025 Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 31, with Nebraska finishing 7-5 and Utah 10-2, marking their first meeting and a showcase of Nebraska's improved offense and Utah's strong rushing attack.
The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, set to close on January 20 after over three decades, will result in the loss of 3,200 jobs, threatening the small town's economy and community fabric, with broader impacts expected across the region.