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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s not your typical Wednesday afternoon. Nebraska fans gathered downtown- experiencing an emotional rollercoaster as the Huskers fell to Utah 44-22 in their bowl game in Las Vegas. The mood at the watch party shifted throughout the game as Utah extended its lead. Fans cheered...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – This New Year’s Eve, people in Lincoln are attending several unique events; from the Telegraph District to the Haymarket, there’s something for everyone. For those looking to laugh in a more casual setting, the Backswing Brewing Company has a comedy show for you...

Nebraska is already juggling absences on offense, and another potential loss looms.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man is behind bars after allegedly driving with children while under the influence on Christmas. Around 1:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of North 33rd Street and St. Paul Avenue on the report of a hit-and-run. The caller told officers that he witnessed a man and woman...

A research team from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln studied the release of microplastics and nanoplastics from plastic baby food containers and pouches under various conditions. Their findings, published in 2023 in Environmental Science & Technology, revealed that refrigeration and room temperature can release...

LINCOLN, Neb — Health officials in Nebraska are urging residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date following the confirmation of recent measles cases in the state. Kerry Kernen, health director with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, emphasized the importance of vaccination, noting that the...

LINCOLN, Neb (KLKN) — As the New Year begins, so do new rules for SNAP benefits, changing what families can put in their carts and on their tables. The SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver starts January 1. “One of the most important parts of the SNAP program is choice,” said...

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office issued more than 150 citations and made three arrests during a year-end high-visibility enforcement campaign. Funded through a mini-grant from the Nebraska highway safety office, the enforcement effort placed additional deputies on duty between Dec. 12 and Dec. 27, with a focus...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -School was not in session at Lincoln High School on Monday, but the building was still playing an important role in the community after a morning fire at a downtown apartment complex left many residents without a home. “After a disaster happens we aren’t reacting,” Lauren Ritta,...

Nebraska’s Year 3 promise under Matt Rhule collapses after brutal finish