Nebraska Softball Newcomers Shine in Opening Day Split
Nebraska softball’s newcomers made an immediate impact in an opening day split at the UTSA Invitational.
HUSKERS SOFTBALL – Let’s Get the 2026 Party Started!: Previewing the UTSA Invitational
”It’s addictive, isn’t it?“ – Nebraska Softball Associate Head Coach Lori Sippel at 2024’s Softball Fan Day after I told her about getting hooked a few years prior. She wasn’t wrong. I had just told her my story of coaching then-just-appointed Assistant Coach Liv...
Lincoln Mayor Proposes Loosening of Regulations to Increase Affordable Housing
In an effort to address affordable housing in the City, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird is proposing changes to regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The proposed changes are designed to make it easier to establish ADUs and are scheduled to be considered by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission in...
KIOS FM Local News for Friday, 2/6/26
A flood watch is issued for this morning for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers. The National Weather Service says the watch was issued "due to possible development of ice jams" with persistent warm weather across Nebraska. Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord says the Omaha metro will have winter weather in the...
WarHorse Lincoln To Begin Phase 3 Construction
LINCOLN, NE – WarHorse Lincoln announced that Phase 3 of its property expansion will begin February 9. The expansion will include the addition of Nebraska Ale Haus and Big Fire Chop House, along with an expanded gaming floor. Upon completion, the expansion will increase the property’s gaming offerings to more than...
PHS graduate earns spot in sales excellence program at Nebraska
Dylan Smith, a 2025 Philomath High School graduate, has been accepted into the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Smith, a sophomore majoring in agricultural economics, was among students from 11 majors and three colleges selected for the competitive program...
Samantha Scott Of Ulysses Named To Fall Deans’ List At Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. - Samantha Rose Scott, Ulysses, has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Scott, a junior majoring in advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication, was named to the Dean's List for the College of...
US-80 Semi-Truck Crash in Eureka County Leads to 189-Pound Meth Seizure, Fugitive Arrest
Eureka County, Nevada – A late-night crash on a major Nevada highway unexpectedly led to the seizure of a massive quantity of methamphetamine and the arrest of a man wanted on a nationwide federal warrant. Authorities say the incident unfolded after a semi-truck was struck from behind along U.S. Route 80, triggering...
No. 9 Nebraska looks to rebound vs. reeling Rutgers
For No. 9 Nebraska, a midweek bye in the middle of a difficult Big Ten Conference schedule couldn't have come at a better time. "We need to get right, get better," Cornhuskers coach Fred Hoiberg said. "It comes at a good time for us to get our guys that have been banged up to get them right." After following 20...
Beaver rescued in Lincoln recovers at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The North American beaver that was found covered in icicles while limping near a liquor store in Lincoln last month has begun its rehabilitation process at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. On Jan. 24, Lincoln Animal Control received a call regarding a possible injured animal outside of a...

















