This Nebraska’s Panhandle Leads You To A Fossil Quarry Where 20 Million Year Old Bones Still Sit In The Hill

Fossilized spiral burrows dug by ancient land beavers still twist through a hillside in western Nebraska. Scientists once called them Devil’s Corkscrews, and nobody could explain them at first. Those corkscrews are only part of the story. Nearby hills gave up complete skeletons of mammals that roamed here around...

Founders have until Nov. 18 to apply for 2027 Pipeline programs

The deadline is fast approaching for interested founders to apply for startup-focused programming from Pipeline Entrepreneurs. The Kansas City-based organization is searching for its next cohort of entrepreneurs from Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri to participate in its Fellows and Pathfinder initiatives. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 18. “We...

Pillen eyes 2028 ballot if Nebraska lawmakers again stall on property tax reform

LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hasn’t budged on his approach to cap local spending and cover K-12 education costs to alleviate property taxes he’s called for in the past four years. But in 2027, Pillen’s second term begins with a more skeptical, divided Legislature to his ideas than before. Though he is adding a backstop: […]

Why So Many Homes in Tornado Alley Have an Underground Storm Shelter

Drive through central Oklahoma in the spring and you’ll notice something about nearly every backyard: a steel hatch flush with the ground, surrounded by worn concrete. It doesn’t look like much. Neighbors know exactly what it is. That small underground room is a cultural and practical fixture in Tornado Alley, and its presence tells you ... Read more

State Football and Volleyball Scoreboard: Nov. 6

Anselmo-Merna 46, Guardian Angels Central Catholic 20. Elkhorn North def. Lincoln North Star 25-14, 23-25, 11-25, 25-13, 15-13 Papillion-LaVista South def. Omaha Marian 23-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-15 Class B. Grand Island Northwest def. Norris 25-18, 25-22, 25-22 Waverly def. Gretna 25-23, 25-19, 26-24 Class C1. Milford def. Omaha Concordia 25-23,...

Nebraska Weather Alert: Hastings Drops 34° by Friday, Nov. 13

Hastings faces a 34-degree temperature swing this week, with dry weather continuing through Saturday.

With Joann Gone, 8 Nebraska Craft Stores Still Stock Yarn By The Wall For Winter Knitters

One of the yarn brands knitters across the country reach for is spun out in the Nebraska Panhandle. I love that detail, because it means our state has been quietly feeding sweaters nationwide for years. That matters more now. Joann closed its remaining stores by May 31, 2025, including the...

KMAland Football (11/6): Syracuse, Ashland-Greenwood, Johnson-Brock into semifinals, among 10 area winners

(KMAland) -- Ten KMAland football teams celebrated postseason victories Friday night as state quarterfinal action continued in Iowa and Nebraska and district semifinal contests took place in Missouri. Treynor edged longtime rival Underwood 17-14 to advance to the Class 1A state semifinals, while Sergeant Bluff-Luton knocked off Glenwood 28-17 in...

Katin Houser Connects With Jordan Anderson For 5-Yard TD, Giving Illinois Lead Over Nebraska

2026 NSAA State Volleyball Championships Semifinal Stars and Storylines

Twelve teams punched their ticket to the Bob Devaney Sports Center and the 2026 NSAA State Volleyball Championship finals on semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. All six classes produced spectacular performances and some shocking upsets. Here are some of the best performances we saw. CLASS D1. Cougars Rolling into...

Back-to-back Top 10/11 days starting Sunday; dry week ahead with mild temperatures

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Dry conditions will dominate the forecast through the end of next week as temperatures remain well above normal for early November. The region is experiencing an unusually mild stretch, with temperatures expected to stay in the 50s and 60s over the next several days. Monday could see a few locations climb into the low 70s, which would be about 10 degrees warmer than typical for this time of year.

Applications being taken for Sandhills Ranch Internship 2027

The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for its 2027 Sandhills Ranch Internship and Apprenticeship programs, offering paid opportunities for individuals interested in gaining hands on experience in ranching, cattle production and land management. The 2027 season will mark the fifth year of the internship program and the second...

Sunday Post #756 Everyone has a Cold

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