Nebraska mom sues after son was called the “N”-word and “cotton picker” at school

FALLS CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - A Nebraska mom is hitting the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights with legal action, after she says her son endured years of racist bullying. The Midwest Newsroom and Nebraska Public Media first reported the story. Tara …

Nebraska Spring Look Back: Offensive Line

Nebraska recently wrapped up its third spring under head coach Matt Rhule, and there was plenty to talk about for the Huskers. Today, we continue our annual spring positional recaps by looking at the offensive line. The Huskers brought in two transfers …

Nebraska Farm Bureau wins award for National Ag Week campaign

The Nebraska Farm Bureau earned national recognition for excellence in communications, taking home the award for Best Public Relations Campaign at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 2025 Communications Awards. The honor was announced during the …

Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Celebrates Multiple Graduations

Over the past six months, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court has celebrated several graduations. The Honorable James G. Kube, a dedicated member of the Problem-Solving Courts since 2009, presided over the ceremonies. We proudly recognize and commend …

‘Looked so legitimate’: Scammers pose as Nebraska car dealers, cheat buyers out of thousands

James Wood wasn’t feeling safe at his own north Lincoln car lot. A cop had called him in mid-November, wondering what had happened to the $45,000 a Pennsylvania family had wired for a 2017 Lexus. No Lexus here, Wood told him. A few days later, a rental car …

4 UNO Faculty Earn Nebraska EPSCoR FIRST Awards

A group of rising research stars at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) just secured a prestigious award that puts their early-stage projects on the fast track to national recognition. ➡️ What’s new: Four UNO faculty members have been named …

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"It's just a big deal"- Dani Busboom Kelly opens up about taking over head coach duties of Nebraska Volleyball team

Dani Busboom Kelly expressed her thoughts about taking over the head coach duties of the Nebraska Volleyball team. The former Husker turned coach shared how it is a huge responsibility and opened up about the passionate fan base that drives the morale of …

Nebraska U charts course to elevate research distinction

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is sharpening its vision for the future of research, scholarship and creative activity, discussing research identity and deepening its commitment to community collaboration. That effort launched May 7, when more than 260 …

'Be an effective shepherd for all': Church officials in Iowa and Nebraska react to new pope

As white smoke billows out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, millions cheered for the new leader of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Prevost is now known as Pope Leo XIV."He's a very good listener. He's a very good teacher. He's a …