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No. 9 Nebraska heads to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a Big Ten showdown with Iowa, riding a bounce-back win over Northwestern powered by Pryce Sandfort’s 29 points. Nebraska will rely on rebounding and defense to counter Iowa’s revamped lineup in a likely tense, on-the-road battle as they try to stay near the top of the conference standings.
After more than five decades, the 1969 murder of 17-year-old Mary Kay Heese in Wahoo, Nebraska was revisited with new evidence and forensic review, linking suspect Joseph Ambroz to the crime via witness accounts, a compatible shoeprint, and a blood-stained car, followed by exhumation and a renewed autopsy. Ambroz was indicted in 2024 and, in 2025, pleaded no contest to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder as Wayne Greaser—the other alleged conspirator who has since died—was named in the case. The deal, shaped by era-specific sentencing limits (a two-year maximum) and Good Time reductions, left the family seeking fuller justice and prosecutors acknowledging the case still lacks clear closure.
In 1969, 17-year-old Mary Kay Heese disappeared after asking a cousin to attend a Sadie Hawkins dance in Wahoo, Nebraska; her body was found nearby, and the case remained unsolved for decades until a 2015 reinvestigation. Investigators focused on Joseph Ambroz and Wayne Greaser, with Ambroz—who knew Heese—ultimately arrested in 2025 and pleading no contest to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, receiving two years in prison; Greaser had died by suicide in 1977. The renewed probe highlighted how Mary Kay’s wish to fit in and her trust in someone she knew contributed to the tragedy.
No. 7 Nebraska survived a sloppy start and high turnover game to beat Northwestern 68-49, completing the home-and-home sweep. Pryce Sandfort led with 29 points, aided by Sam Hoiberg and Jacobsen, as the Huskers outrebounded the Wildcats 40-24 and turned looser possessions into 17 second-chance points to pull away in the second half and improve to 22-3 (11-3 Big Ten) before a Tuesday trip to Iowa.
Nebraska baseball opened the 2026 season with a 12-2 mercy-rule victory over UConn at the MLB Desert Invitational in Arizona, moving to 1-0 while UConn fell to 0-1. Dylan Carey led the offense with four RBI on three hits, and the Huskers combined for 16 hits as Ty Horn pitched effectively through 4.2 innings. Caleb Clark and Tucker Timmerman finished strong out of the bullpen, and several players had multi-hit games as Nebraska cruised to the win before facing Northeastern next.
Nebraska DHHS data show declines in kindergarten and seventh-grade vaccination rates, with national measles cases rising (2,255 in 2025) and six Nebraska cases in the past year. Experts warn the state could lose measles elimination status and face outbreaks of other diseases if trends continue, as distrust in public health and anti-vaccine misinformation grow amid changes in federal vaccine guidance. Officials urge checking immunization status via NESIIS and ensuring a second measles dose if needed.
Nebraska's emergency $2.5 million no-bid bioeconomy contract, approved with input from the Governor's Office, is under scrutiny after State Auditor Foley referred two findings to the AG and State Patrol: a missing emergency justification for bypassing bids, and allegations that state officials attempted to deceive the Auditor’s Office about a deadline. AG Hilgers confirmed receipt of the referrals; Pillen's office defended the timing as allowed by a 2024 budget bill.
No. 9 Illinois visits No. 5 Nebraska in a high-scoring Big Ten rematch, with Illinois’ elite offensive efficiency facing Nebraska’s strong 3-point attack; Nebraska’s home win streak and potential returns from injuries add intrigue, and the last four meetings have hit 154+ points, making the Over 150.5 the best bet according to the preview.
Penn State defeated Nebraska 26-12, winning seven of 10 bouts and dominating the takedown battle, though Cael Sanderson said the dual wasn’t PSU’s cleanest and praised the level of competition. He addressed the Duke–Taylor 157-pound matchup, noting a missed call after PSU challenged and PJ Duke’s learning moment, and the Lions closed with a late burst including a technical fall and major decisions to finish strong.
A driver struck a high school student during an anti-ICE protest outside Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska. The car, which had a Trump 2024 flag on its rear window, accelerated into a girl holding a protest sign before speeding away as others surrounded her. The student was reported to be alert and talking after the crash, and the incident was captured on video from News Channel Nebraska as authorities investigated.
No. 5 Nebraska’s 24-game win streak ended with a narrow loss to No. 3 Michigan in Ann Arbor, as Michigan grabbed the lead in the second half and held on in a tightly contested NCAA basketball matchup.
Michigan trailed for 36 minutes, allowing 50 points in the first half, but survived Nebraska’s hot start and a chilly 3-point night (1-for-15 late). The Wolverines closed with a 6-0 run, benefited from 14 of their 27 second-half points on second-chance opportunities, and went 14-for-17 from the line to eject a comeback win at home and keep their Big Ten title hopes alive.
ESPN's latest Bracketology slots Nebraska (20-0, 9-0 Big Ten) as a 2-seed with Michigan as a 1-seed, while CBS lists Nebraska as a 1-seed. The Huskers are highlighted as national title contenders as they near key games against Michigan and Illinois, underscoring the Big Ten's strong early-season depth.
No. 5 Nebraska led for most of the game in Ann Arbor, but No. 3 Michigan closed with a 10-2 run to win 75-72, snapping NU's 24-game win streak while the Huskers played shorthanded.
No. 3 Michigan hosts No. 5 Nebraska in a portal-fueled showdown, with Michigan built for size, rim protection and relentless transition play, while Nebraska emphasizes spacing, pace and veteran shooting around Rienk Mast and Pryce Sandfort; both teams value disciplined defense and turnover control as they push for Big Ten supremacy and continued national rankings.