Former Nebraska QB Issues Honest Verdict on Matt Rhule Amid Alarming Recruiting Setback

When Nebraska hired Matt Rhule in November 2022 after a terrible 4-8 season, the management knew it wouldn’t be a quick fix. The fact that the new head coach was given an eight-year contract meant that the program was in for a long haul. In year 1, Rhule’s …

Feature Story on Nebraska’s Alex Gordon Entering the KC Royals Hall of Fame

Our KIOS-FM sports reporter Greg Echlin produced a nice piece that was aired on June 12th, so we wanted to share it with everyone who may have missed the broadcast. Transcript: The College World Series begins tomorrow (FRI, June 13) at Charles Schwab Field …

New Season, New Roster: Nebraska Men’s Basketball Outlook for 2025-26

Nebraska basketball looks to turn the page after a rough 2024-25 season that started 1-7 and ended with a conference record of 7-13 and an overall record of 21-14. The Cornhuskers would go on to miss out on both the NCAA Tournament and the Big Ten …

Nebraska City offers student teacher stipend

Superintendent Mark Fritch said the last couple of years, Nebraska City has operated short four teachers. For the year ahead, the district is still looking for a special education and an elementary teacher.

Nebraska lawmaker announces skin cancer diagnosis, pledges to seek reelection in 2026

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A Nebraska state senator announced this week that he has faced a serious form of skin cancer for the past two years but remains committed to finishing his term and seeking reelection in 2026. State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte, …

Filley native Cally Ideus announces candidacy for Nebraska Legislature

Hausmann Construction chosen to build new Nebraska prison, at $313 million

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services on Wednesday selected which construction company will build the state’s next prison: Hausmann Construction of Lincoln. Correctional Services said the Lincoln-headquartered company was the lowest …

Retired judge appointed to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission vacancy

LINCOLN — A retired Douglas County District Court judge will be the next member of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and jointly serve on the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission. Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday announced the six-year appointment of …

Nebraska mom sentenced after car crash killed her children and Council Bluffs man

OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Michael Sales and the three young daughters of Rachel Bickerstaff — Amia, Amilia, Amiliana — were killed in a fiery crash on September 27. Sales was on his way home to Council Bluffs from his second job with FedEx when Bickerstaff …

Gov. Pillen assigns district court judge for Nebraska’s fifth district

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new judge for Nebraska’s fifth judicial district. In a release sent Tuesday, Pillen’s office said the Governor appointed Jason S. Doele of Norfolk to the position of District Court Judge. Nebraska’s …