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College football in Nebraska will start earlier in 2027. Heat will be even more concerning

On a blistering Saturday in early September, a University of Iowa band member collapsed before halftime at a home game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. That same day, Sept. 5, 2026, a Husker football player vomited on the field during the University of Nebraska’s home opener in Lincoln. The player, Jahsear Whittington, was referred to flippantly online as “another victim of week 1.”

Lincoln, NE · 18h

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Hard freeze expected into Friday morning; staying chilly through Saturday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Bundle up for one of the coldest nights of the fall season. Temperatures will plummet into the low to mid-20s tonight and Friday morning, making this the chilliest stretch we’ve seen so far this year in Lincoln and eastern Nebraska. Tonight Through Friday: The Cold...

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Husker Corner

KJ Duff injury leaves Nebraska even fewer excuses against struggling Rutgers

Nebraska football faces a depleted Rutgers team without star receiver KJ Duff on Saturday.

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Shayla Rautenberg named 2026 MaxPreps Nebraska High School Volleyball Player of the Year

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school volleyball. The tradition continues to close out the 2026 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. Shayla Rautenberg of Milford...

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Speakers are asking to let incoming incoming members lead the superintendent search

Val Hyde, who is set to join the board in January, raised the issue during the public comment portion of this week’s board meeting. Three new members are expected to take office, she said.

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Owen Chambliss, Andrew Marshall, KJ Duff Headline Nebraska-Rutgers Wednesday Availability Report

A pair of NFL hopefuls, one from each team, will not play when Nebraska travels to Rutgers.

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Nebraska men’s basketball 2027 class includes 5-star and 4-star recruits

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska men’s basketball 2027 signing class includes a four-star recruit and a five-star recruit. On Thursday, Nebraska Athletics announced that five-star power forward Dawson Battie of Dallas, Texas, and four-star small forward Ty Schlagel of St. Paul, Minnesota, will be joining the Huskers. Battie...

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Clark Adds Three to 2027-28 Class

Head Coach Richard Clark announced that three athletes have signed to compete for the Nebraska rifle team in 2027-28: Lilli Blackman (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Kinzey Williams (Everett, Penn.) and Naya Talarico (Bozeman, Mont.). “This recruiting class, I think, is going to be something really special,” Clark said. “All three of...

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CHI Health St. Elizabeth Named a Top 100 Hospital for Critical Care

Healthgrades has recognized CHI Health St. Elizabeth as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care for the third consecutive year. In addition, St. Elizabeth ranks among Nebraska’s top three hospitals for critical care. These prestigious distinctions reflect a long-standing commitment to delivering superior patient outcomes across key specialty areas.

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Lincoln Public Schools Proposes $10.46 Million Upgrade to Payroll and Administrative Systems

Lincoln Public Schools is considering a $10.46 million modernization of the computer systems used to manage employee payroll, hiring, benefits, purchasing and other administrative operations. The proposal received its first reading during Tuesday night’s Lincoln Board of Education meeting. A final vote is expected November 24. Under the plan,...

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Later election nights could become the norm in Lincoln after voters elect to combine city and state elections

The Lancaster County Election Commission planned to release its final batch of election day results shortly after midnight. Instead, the office was releasing batches of results until 3:15 a.m. Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen attributed the late night to high voter turnout and a lengthy ballot with six local...

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76 trombones, four sisters, two time periods: Theater to watch in November

As the leaves fall, the curtains on several theater productions fall as well. Shows are quieter in Lincoln this month, but Omaha and surrounding areas are very busy throughout the weekends. Below are ten productions happening throughout the month of November. “Arcadia”. With its extensive use of design interpretation, “Arcadia”...

Lincoln, NE · 23h

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Lincoln Southeast student studies effects of CTE and shows classmates a safer way to play football

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – When a Southeast Lincoln high school class was asked to become pop-culture experts on a topic of their choice, one student used his curiosity for football player Antonio Brown, to show his classmates a safer way to play the game. Senior Tony Walbrecht told Channel...

Lincoln, NE · 14h

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College credit without the college cost

Lincoln East offers the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the Lincoln Public School system at 19 classes. East students are fortunate to attend a school that provides them with a variety of advanced classes they can choose to pursue. Through LPS, students can also choose between dual enrollment and the AP exam, two options to earn college credit in high school. Both have positive and negative aspects that many don’t consider, like cost, effort, and transferability.

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Ella June Hannant signs with Nebraska

ECA golfer Ella June Hannant signed with Nebraska following a year that included All-America recognition, tournament victories and a U.S. Girls’ Junior quarterfinal appearance.

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Two Million Years Of Mammoth Bones Fill The Halls Of This Nebraska Museum

A Columbian mammoth skeleton standing more than 15 feet tall waits inside one Nebraska museum. It’s often called the largest mounted mammoth of its kind on display anywhere. His name is Archie. A bronze copy of him greets you outside before you even reach the doors. I like that...

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Husker Volleyball Hosts Illinois to Start Senior Weekend

The Huskers took another road trip this past weekend, but instead it was to the west coast. They sold out two more arenas and got two more sweeps as they return home to play their last 3 regular season matches Thursday night, Saturday night, and Tuesday night. Now that the...

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Nebraska Flag Football reveals inaugural schedule

The Nebraska flag football team announced its 2027 schedule on Thursday, highlighted by a pair of showcase events and five home dates. NU opens the season on Jan. 23-24 at the College Football Playoff Flag Football Showcase in Las Vegas, Nev. The Huskers will host their first home event on...

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