THE HOT SHEETS: Nov 9, 2026

Trucker shouts out Nebraska trooper for traffic stop to inform him of flat tire

A truck driver publicly thanked a Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) trooper for stopping his semi to let him know about a flat tire. In a November 10 social media post, NSP highlighted a positive interaction between a truck driver referred to as John, and NSP Trooper Poppe. “Your officer pulled me over since I had […] The post Trucker shouts out Nebraska trooper for traffic stop to inform him of flat tire appeared first on CDLLife .

We Ranked 11 Nebraska Small-Town Cafes Still Serving Chicken-Fried Steak Made By Hand

One Nebraska cafe on this list still takes only cash or check. Another sits in a village of roughly 150 people, right off a federal highway, with a case of pies waiting. That’s the kind of place where chicken-fried steak still gets breaded by hand. No frozen patty pulled from a box.

Murphy’s Law: Nebraska’s Groundhog Day … with buyouts

Matt Rhule is under pressure, and Nebraska fans have reason to demand better. But another expensive firing won’t guarantee a different ending. What’s the plan to finally break the cycle?

Long Before Interstates, Drivers Crossed Nebraska On This Historic Brick Highway You Can Still Walk Today

Roughly three miles of red brick laid by hand in 1920 and 1921 still carry cars across a quiet corner of Nebraska. Nobody roped it off, either. Those same bricks once rumbled under early motorists chasing the Pacific on America’s first coast-to-coast highway. County crews set them over a concrete base, and much of that work is still holding a century later.

Our Ranking Of 9 Nebraska Sunday Buffets That Still Run Every Week And Which One Took The Top Spot

One small-town spot in this state rolls out prime rib, a loaded salad bar, and bread pudding before most people finish church. It does it every single Sunday, and it closes the doors by early afternoon. That detail hooked me. Another stop on this list sets its buffet sides in...

Nebraska Thanksgiving Travel: Snow, Ice Concerns Nov. 18–24

Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and western Nebraska face increased precipitation potential, with snow and ice concerns if colder air develops.

Gov. Pillen promotes "Cap, Cover, Cut" strategy to fix Nebraska property taxes

Following his successful bid for re-election, Gov. Jim Pillen declared that Nebraska voters have issued a clear mandate for state leaders to solve what he calls “the property tax crisis” once and for all during the upcoming legislative session. Pillen said his administration will push a strategy of...

This Southwest Nebraska Cafe Pours Single-Origin Espresso And Bakes Cookies Worth A Detour

A small-town counter in southwest Nebraska pulls single-origin espresso bright enough to wake a whole county. Then it slides an Ultimate Grilled Cheese and a sugar cookie across the counter like that is perfectly normal. The lemonade is homemade, and so are the pastries. Daily specials rotate, so one visit...

This Nebraska Ranch Sells Farm-Direct Beef From Its Quiet Corner Of The Sandhills

Every steak from one family ranch spends 30 days dry-aging before it ever gets near a freezer. That kind of patience is rare. It also tells you a lot about the people raising the cattle. The herd grazes native Sandhills prairie, the grass country so many Nebraska drivers only see...

North Platte Public Schools board approves associate superintendent’s resignation

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Schools board approved the resignation of Associate Superintendent Damon McDonald. McDonald’s resignation is effective on or around June 30, 2027. McDonald’s role. McDonald has served as associate superintendent and director of finance for the district. In those roles, he...

Man wanted for attempted murder in Colorado sentenced in Lincoln County

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A man wanted for attempted murder in Colorado was sentenced in Lincoln County District Court. Robert Martell, 45, was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison for possession of meth and a firearm. He pleaded no contest to those charges in September. According to...

Shoppers Are Lining Up At 9 Nebraska Meat Lockers Cutting Beef Before Christmas

One Nebraska meat plant will dry-age your beef for up to 28 days and won’t charge a cent extra for the wait. That detail stopped me cold. Most of us can barely wait 28 minutes for a roast to rest. It also made me curious about the small-town lockers...

Our Picks For 4 Nebraska Drive-In Theaters Still Showing Movies Under The Stars

One Nebraska drive-in has been flipping on its projector since July 31, 1952. Its very first feature was a western called Cripple Creek. That screen is still lighting up summer nights more than 70 years later. The newer crowd is just as fun. One spot added a second screen in...

Rep. Bacon says he is prepared to run for president if nobody else 'steps up'

In a press call Tuesday afternoon, Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, who is packing up his office after ten years in Congress, said that he may consider a presidential run if “nobody else (steps) up.”

Election 2026 by the numbers in Nebraska: a 93-county breakdown

As a blue wave washed over much of the nation, Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District saw a smaller splash than the eastern, more urban areas.

He was diagnosed with cancer. Then he was told he lost his Medicaid

Health clinics and organizations advocating for poor and working-class Nebraskans say the rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been rife with problems.

Final Nebraska High School Volleyball Coaches Poll Of 2026 Season

Each week during the high school volleyball season, select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class and our Tony Chapman compiles the rankings. Here is the final Nebraska High School Volleyball Coaches Poll for the 2026 season. Class A (record), previous. Papillion-La Vista South (27-6),...