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sports15 hours ago

Indiana's Late Surge Ends Nebraska's Perfect Season in 20-17 Upset

No. 7 Indiana defeated undefeated Nebraska 20-17 on Saturday, snapping the Huskers' perfect season and extending the Hoosiers' FBS-best 22-game winning streak. Despite falling behind 17-6 with 12 minutes remaining, Indiana mounted a fourth-quarter comeback powered by a 75-yard touchdown pass to Nick Marsh. Nebraska’s defense held Indiana to just 328 total yards, but two critical fourth-quarter plays by the Hoosiers proved decisive. The loss drops Nebraska from the top 25 rankings and ends their 30-game losing streak against ranked opponents.

Nebraska Extends 47-Game Win Streak with Straight-Set Victory Over Indiana
sports2 days ago

Nebraska Extends 47-Game Win Streak with Straight-Set Victory Over Indiana

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball defeated No. 15 Indiana 3-0 on Thursday, extending their regular-season win streak to 47 matches. The Huskers dominated the match with a .379 team hitting percentage, led by Harper Murray’s 11 kills and Bergen Reilly’s 35 assists. This victory marks the end of a three-game road trip and sets up a top-10 clash against Wisconsin next week.

Nebraska’s Medicaid Work Mandate Sparks Coverage Losses Amid Bureaucric Chaos
healthcare9 days ago

Nebraska’s Medicaid Work Mandate Sparks Coverage Losses Amid Bureaucric Chaos

Nebraska’s early implementation of federal Medicaid work requirements has led to significant coverage losses and administrative confusion. A joint report by Human Rights Watch, Oxfam America, and Nebraska Appleseed highlights that over 1,000 residents have lost coverage, largely due to procedural errors rather than actual non-compliance. The state’s experience serves as a warning for other states facing a January 2027 deadline, with Montana and Arkansas already facing similar implementation hurdles.

Record Rainfall Triggers 100-Year Flood Event in Nebraska
disaster9 days ago

Record Rainfall Triggers 100-Year Flood Event in Nebraska

Remnants of Hurricane Polo caused historic flooding across Nebraska on September 30, 2026. Omaha experienced a 100-year flood event with water depths reaching 8 feet, leading to dozens of rescues. Lincoln set an all-time daily rainfall record of 6.15 inches. Major road closures and power outages disrupted the region, though conditions are expected to improve as waters recede.

Suspect arrested after shooting outside Omaha's Burke High School
crime11 days ago

Suspect arrested after shooting outside Omaha's Burke High School

A 17-year-old student was shot outside Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday morning. Police arrested a second 17-year-old suspect at the scene. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening arm injury and was transported to a local hospital. The incident was described as an isolated altercation between two students, and the school returned to normal operations after a brief secure status.

Nebraska volleyball stays perfect with four-set win over FGCU
sports20 days ago

Nebraska volleyball stays perfect with four-set win over FGCU

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball moved to 10-0 by defeating Florida Gulf Coast in four sets at the Bob Devaney Sports Center (25-10, 25-17, 25-27, 25-14). Nebraska hit .333 as a team while FGCU managed just .068; Teraya Sigler had a season‑high 13 kills. Coach Dani Busboom Kelly tinkered with depth in Set 2 (Keoni Williams, Jayden Robinson, Gabby DiVita, Keri Leimbach) but FGCU forced Set 3, 27-25. Nebraska answered in Set 4, hitting .542 with 27 assists from Campbell Flynn to seal the win and will host Missouri next.

Huskers Set to Wrap Non-Conference Play Against North Dakota
sports21 days ago

Huskers Set to Wrap Non-Conference Play Against North Dakota

Nebraska (2-0) hosts North Dakota (3-0) in Memorial Stadium as a heavy favorite to finish non-conference play 3-0. The piece outlines five keys: disrupt UND quarterback Jerry Kaminski, expose UND’s defense in space, clean up special teams penalties, win third-down battles, and send an early message to the Fighting Hawks. Expert predictions largely favor Nebraska, citing a strong attack led by Anthony Colandrea and a productive run game, with scores typically in the high 30s to 50s for the Huskers.

No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Tops UNC in Four to Stay Perfect
sports22 days ago

No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Tops UNC in Four to Stay Perfect

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball rallied after dropping the second set to beat No. 25 North Carolina in four at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, 25-14, 20-25, 25-21, 25-10, moving to 9-0. Andi Jackson led the early charge with 10 kills and four blocks, while Teraya Sigler and Harper Murray combined for 19 kills and Nebraska piled a season-high 13 aces. A Set 3 spark from Ryan Hunter off the bench helped swing momentum, Murray closed strong in the fourth, and Laney Choboy finished with eight straight serves including three aces to seal the win. Nebraska returns Sunday to host FGCU at noon CT on Big Ten Plus.

Huskers Hope to Seal Non-Conference Run Against UND
sports22 days ago

Huskers Hope to Seal Non-Conference Run Against UND

Nebraska, 2-0 after decisive wins over Ohio and Bowling Green, hosts 3-0 North Dakota at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 19 at 6:15 p.m. CT (B1G Network). NU is a 24.5-point favorite with an over/under of 51.5. UND, led by QB Jerry Kaminski and a veteran cast, will try to test the Huskers, but Nebraska is expected to pull away in the second half and cover the spread. Radio coverage is available via the Huskers Radio Network.

Huskers Face North Dakota in a Potential Shootout Preview
sports22 days ago

Huskers Face North Dakota in a Potential Shootout Preview

Nebraska hosts 3-0 North Dakota in what could be a high-scoring game, leaning on quarterback Anthony Colandrea to energize a potent offense while Nebraska’s defense must slow an efficient Hawks attack led by quarterback Jerry Kaminski and a strong ground game; the Huskers ride momentum from a 2-0 start into a Big Ten opener, but the FCS foe could push them closer than odds suggest.

Leaked audio roils Nebraska Senate race as candidate mocks Trump supporters
politics23 days ago

Leaked audio roils Nebraska Senate race as candidate mocks Trump supporters

A Democrat-backed independent candidate for Nebraska’s Senate, Dan Osborn, is facing backlash after a leaked audio clip shows him belittling Trump supporters, saying their lives “probably suck so f—king bad.” Osborn apologized, saying the remarks don’t reflect his views and that he was describing disaffected voters Trump connected with; incumbent senator Pete Ricketts criticized the comments as condescending toward hardworking Nebraskans.

Nebraska Senate hopeful confronts leaked audio targeting Trump voters
politics23 days ago

Nebraska Senate hopeful confronts leaked audio targeting Trump voters

Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn acknowledged a leaked audio clip in which he says Trump supporters' lives suck badly, telling CNN it sounds like him and that it was out of character. He apologized to those offended and said the remarks referred to disenfranchised voters. He says he plans to win by appealing to independents and some Republicans, while incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts criticized the remarks as mocking Nebraskans.