Nebraska Editorial: At last, state has its own climate action plan

In 2021, Nebraska’s estimated greenhouse gas emissions were 80.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, 26th highest among the 50 states. But the sparsely populated state’s per capita emissions of 41.19 metric tons per person ranked...

Nebraska’s Updated Move-Over Law Takes Effect Wednesday

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 3. Previously, the move-over law applied only to emergency and roadside assistance vehicles....

Where to watch Nebraska volleyball vs. Lipscomb (8/29/25) online | LIVE STREAM, Time, for LUV Invitational

Top-ranked Nebraska volleyball faces Lipscomb in the LUV Invitational on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Allen Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The match will be livestreamed on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET. Fans will need a subscription to ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited...

Area students’ environmental artwork to be featured in 2026 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” calendar

LINCOLN — The artwork of 13 Nebraska students — including one from Grand Island and another from Albion — will be featured in the 2026 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar. The statewide contest is sponsored by the Nebraska...

Nebraska's updated 'Move-Over Law' takes effect Sept. 3

Interstate 80, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) NEBRASKA — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 3. Previously, the move-over law applied only to...

Nebraska awards 556 degrees in August ceremony

LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 556 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The 548 graduates are from 39 countries; 34 U.S. states and Puerto Rico; and...

EPA AdministratorJoins Ricketts at Nebraska State Fair to Discuss Environmental Regulations, Hear Public Concerns

Enraged Swifties attack Nebraska Athletics after viral Taylor Swift-Herbie Husker post

Just moments after fireworks erupted in Arrowhead Stadium marking Nebraska's first victory of the season, an edited photo led Taylor Swift fans into a spiral. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are seen enjoying the game between Nebraska and Cincinnati...

Nebraska Football Deletes Photo Trolling Taylor and Travis’ Engagement

The University of Nebraska football organization took down its post trolling Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s engagement after the team beat the University of Cincinnati. According to USA Today, Nebraska’s X account posted a meme on Thursday,...

World-Herald editorial: Court's tariff ruling a potential win for Nebraskans

In an interview with The World-Herald last week, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon summed up a view that has resonated with Nebraskans for decades. "Free trade gives you the best products at the best prices in the most efficient manner," he said. Nebraska...

Nebraska Football Deletes Post Mocking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Engagement Photo After Uproar By Sean Neumann

NEED TO KNOW The University of Nebraska deleted a post on X mocking Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement photo following the football team's win over Kelce's alma mater Kelce and Swift were both in attendance for Thursday night's game...

Sen. Pete Ricketts promotes Trump agenda, draws a few hecklers at Nebraska State Fair

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts touted ways the One Big Beautiful Bill would keep money in people's pockets, promoted expansion of the biofuel industry and celebrated deregulation efforts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

Letters: TikTok turned passion for welding into a sustainable career

TikTok hugely beneficial to career Not many people can say that welding has allowed them to purchase a house, share my story with millions of people, and launch their own podcast before the age of 20. I am proud to say that TikTok has given me the...

Letters to editor: Trump's 'megabill' not good for Nebraska

Trump’s ‘megabill’ not good for Nebraska President Trump’s “megabill” is not good policy for Nebraska. It shields the wealthy from their tax responsibilities while placing vulnerable rural communities at greater risk. The bill slashes over $1...

Michigan farmers battle climate change in quest for perfect corn

PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) — Robb Rynd and his brother grew up farming and wanted to do more of it outside their day jobs, so they went in together on what’s now a little over 200 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum. Last year was a good year, and...

Lawmaker panel explores Medicaid reimbursement changes impacting young Nebraskans with autism

LINCOLN — A Sept. 5 hearing at the Nebraska Capitol will offer state lawmakers opportunity to listen to concerns and rationale about new Medicaid reimbursement rates the state has implemented for services to young people with autism. Advocates for...

Nebraska raises limit on mountain lion hunting as some say encounters are more frequent

Lane Darnall grew up on his family's homestead in the Nebraska Panhandle and first saw a mountain lion when he was about 10. "But that was in the hills," said Darnall, the fifth-generation operator of his family's feedlot and ranch in Harrisburg....

IWMI and DWFI partner on Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute Agriculture uses 70 percent of global freshwater, and farmers will need to grow more food with less reliable water availability to meet the demands of a growing population. To address the critical...

State editorial: Nebraskans deserve to see candidates debate

Lincoln Journal Star Political debates are a long standing Nebraska tradition, usually in a series of faceoffs between candidates for major offices that begins at the State Fair. But there will be no State Fair gubernatorial debate this year or...

Sea lions at Nebraska State Fair sing, dance, do handstands — and show how to recycle

The fair faces of Kika and Syra, both sea lions, have a lot of whiskers. Kika and Syra are popular attractions at the State Fair, because you don't see a lot of sea lions in Nebraska. Kika and Syra travel with two humans — Daniel Rodriguez and...