Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Good Life in 2026

Jan 2, 2026 / Pete Ricketts

Every New Year, we have the opportunity to reflect on the last year and plan for the future.  With family and friends by our side, we enter th...

RTC inmate death

Jan 2, 2026 / NDOC

January 2, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Vern Krimmel #34989, age 63, died yesterday at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC).  Krimmel&rsq...

Teens Apprehended After Pursuit in Western Nebraska

Jan 2, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

JANUARY 2, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit and search in w...

Winter Weather Advisory Issued

Jan 2, 2026 / NWS

Key Message #1: Winter Weather Advisory in effect this morning into this evening Key Message #2: Freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and some snow po...

Hastings Police Report

Jan 1, 2026 / HPD

January 1st 2026Reported Offenses: On December 31, 2025, a 63-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 800 block of West South Str...

Huskers Break into AP Top 25

Dec 8, 2025 / NU Athletics

For the first time since 2018, the Nebraska men’s basketball team in is the Associated Press poll, as the unbeaten Huskers are ranked No. 23 ...

Huskers Enter AP Top 25

Dec 8, 2025 / NU Athletics

Lincoln - The undefeated Nebraska women's basketball team entered the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time this season, as the Huskers j...

Huskers Stay Unbeaten with 71-50 Win over Creighton

Dec 7, 2025 / NU Athletics

Lincoln – Nebraska used a blistering start and a strong defensive effort to remain unbeaten with a 71-50 win over Creighton in front of a sel...

Nebraska to Meet Utah in Las Vegas Bowl

Dec 7, 2025 / NU Athletics

The Nebraska football team has been selected to play in the 2025 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl, marking the Huskers’ second consecutive pos...

Mules Sink 15 Threes to Down The Loper Men

Dec 7, 2025 / UNK Lopers

The Central Missouri Mules shot 57 percent from the field and sunk 15 three pointers to down Nebraska Kearney, 99-69, Saturday evening in Warrensbu...