Gov. Pillen appoints new director of Nebraska DHHS Division of Public Health
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new director in the Department of Health and Human Services. In a release Friday, Pillen named Ashley Newmyer as the director of the Division of Public Health within DHHS. Newmyer has been serving as the interim director since May after the previous...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Ashley Newmyer as Director of Public Health
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing his appointment of Ashley Newmyer as director of the Division of Public Health for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). She has been serving as interim director since May of this year. Newmyer has had multiple roles with DHHS...
Lincoln East High teacher brings students together during icy weather
What started as a childhood interest has turned into a fun tradition for a Lincoln teacher and his students. Chuck Morgan, a geography teacher at Lincoln East High, has made getting excited about snow days even more fun for his students. Outside of teaching, Morgan has found joy in studying...
New Malone Center On Track to Open April 1
Progress continues to be made on the Malone Center’s new $23 million facility near 22nd and “U” Street. “We’re looking to move in at the end of March or early April,” says CEO John Goodwin. He says progress is being made every day to finish the 64,000 square foot facility.
Bergen Reilly, Andi Jackson earn AVCA position of the year honors
Nebraska volleyball continues to earn honors. Husker junior Bergen Reilly is the AVCA National Setter of the Year. Junior Andi Jackson is the AVCA National Middle Blocker of the Year. The AVCA named five positional awards for the first time in 2025. Iowa State’s Rachel Van Gorp is the Libero of the Year. Wisconsin’s...
Bridal budgets beware – Huskers unveil pricing for Memorial Stadium rentals
Husker Athletics is revealing more information as to what it will charge for people to rent out its premier spaces for corporate gatherings, weddings and other events. And the department is hoping new marketing will bolster venue interest from prospective brides to international pop stars and country acts. “A bucket...
‘I Take the Pressure as a Privilege’ – Keoni Williams Embraces Nebraska Volleyball and...
Nebraska Volleyball recently welcomed Keoni Williams, who signed with the team on Nov. 12. Following the signing, the senior middle blocker opened up about her mindset as she begins her journey with the Huskers. Williams averaged 3.5 kills per set on .553 hitting and 1.3 blocks per set during her time at Eagle...
Man Threatens Lincoln Neighbors With Shotgun
LINCOLN–(KFOR Dec. 20)–Just after 10 pm Friday Lincoln Police responded to reports of a dispute between neighbors in the 4100 block of Normal Boulevard. Lincoln Police Captain Duane Winkler told KFOR News the reporting parties stated they had contact with a neighbor known to them. During the contact the neighbor...
Nebraska wrestling takes down Tar Heels, prepares for Sunday test
Two weeks after No. 6 Nebraska’s 2-0 performance at the Hustle in the Heartland, the Huskers returned to their winning ways at home Friday night against No. 16 North Carolina. Nebraska had little trouble defeating the Tar Heels, winning the dual 27-9. Timely aggression played a large part in...
‘Wouldn’t Be Able To Do It Without Them’ — Harper Murray Thanks Nebraska Volleyball...
Veteran Nebraska Volleyball setter Harper Murray has been drafted into the AVCA All-American Squad for 2025. Murray was present alongside some of her teammates, who had also been drafted into the squad. Murray, alongside co-skippers Andi Jackson and Bergen Reilly, was drafted into the AVCA All-America First Team....
