Nebraska Board of Regents proposed 5% tuition increase; decision to be made at Thursday meeting

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Some significant changes may be coming for students in the University of Nebraska system. A board of regents meeting on Thursday morning will determine whether or not there will be a tuition increase at the start of the school year. …

Four Ainsworth Students Attend 29th Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band

Leadership Nebraska Selects Local Leader Hannah Robinson for Class XVII

The NE Chamber Foundation is proud to announce that Hannah Robinson, Executive Director of Box Butte Development Corporation (BBDC) in Alliance, has been named to Leadership Nebraska Class XVII. This highly selective statewide program aims to develop, …

West Nebraska Blood Center Encourages Whole Blood, Platelet Donations

West Nebraska Blood Center is encouraging those who wish to help the region’s trauma, surgery, and obstetrical patients to consider whole blood and platelet donation. Last year, Regional West Medical Center’s trauma team moved to carrying type O whole …

Second woman arrested after Nebraska child used to deliver drugs

YORK COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) — A second woman was arrested after a York County woman allegedly used her daughter to sell Xanax and morphine, according to authorities. According to York County Sheriff’s Office, 61-year-old Terry Threlkeld was charged with use …

What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Could Mean for Nebraska: UNO’s John Bartle Explains

➡️ In this episode: John Bartle, Ph.D., a distinguished professor of public administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), joined host Cathy Wyatt to break down the federal budget reconciliation plan, the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Bartle …

A Nebraska Father’s Day Tribute

As we approach Father’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on how my dad’s desire to serve Nebraskans shaped my own path in public service. Since childhood, I’ve seen up close the importance of sound, locally focused public policy. My dad taught me that real …

"Cannot wait to be a husker" - Nebraska Volleyball gets major boost after Shaye Witherspoon's commitment

Nebraska Volleyball is looking at a strong season with the entry of Shaye Witherspoon. The 6'3" outside hitter has announced her commitment to the Cornhuskers for the 2027 season. Witherspoon shared the news on her Instagram profile. She thanked …

Former Nebraska Volleyball star Lexi Rodriguez set to make her VNL debut in second week of the league

Former Nebraska Volleyball star player Lexi Rodriguez will be seen making her much-anticipated Volleyball Nations League (VNL) debut during the second week of the event. Following the conclusion of the 2025 LOVB season, Rodriguez is continuing to achieve …

Trio of recruits commit to Nebraska volleyball

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Three volleyball recruits committed to play at Nebraska on Tuesday. The trio follows a pair of pledges on Monday, which included Kendall Omoruyi, the #1-rated prospect according to PrepDig. Tuesday’s additions are Shaye Witherspoon, …