5-year-old Husker fan rings the bell after finishing cancer treatment
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A 5-year-old Husker fan hit a milestone on Tuesday as she finished treatment for an inoperable brain tumor. Aiyla “Bean” Schonlau underwent proton therapy in Philadelphia for the past six weeks. She rang the bell to celebrate the end of the treatment with...
The Corky Canvas in Lincoln closing at the end of 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A painting studio in Lincoln will be closing its doors for good, the business announced Tuesday. The Corky Canvas’s Lincoln location near Ninth Street and Pioneers Boulevard will close at the end of the year. In a post on Facebook, the business said it’s...
University of Nebraska Board of Regents to consider eliminations, department mergers
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet at Friday morning in Lincoln and will consider the elimination of four departments at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, as well as the consolidation of four other departments into two interdisciplinary schools. The programs at risk include the Department of...
UNL’s American Association of University Professors announces ‘Week of Action’ to protest proposed budget...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln chapter of the American Association of University Professors announced a “Week of Action” began Monday to oppose the $27.5 million in budget cuts proposed by UNL’s chancellor. The campaign will culminate in a “Pack the Boardroom” rally at the...
Lincoln police officer returns to duty after man’s death in cruiser
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln police officer has returned to full duty after a man shot and killed himself in the officer’s cruiser. The Lincoln Police Department said the officer returned sometime before Nov. 25 after completing all the necessary requirements. In general, LPD evaluates officers on their...
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission working to finalize regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission held its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The Commission met with two new members after Gov. Pillen appointed Robert “Bud” Synhorst and James Elworth to the commission in mid-November, bringing the total membership to five. The commission held a public...
LPS Offering Information Nights for Eighth Graders Heading Off to High School Next School...
LINCOLN–(KFOR Dec. 2)–The first meetings for eighth grade students with administrators at the eight LPS high schools is Tuesday at 6:30pm over at Lincoln Northwest, as they begin the process to start high school next year. The meetings over the next couple of weeks are to help provide...
Intense Debate: Calls for Matt Rhule’s Dismissal Intensify as Nebraska Faces Humiliating Defeat Against...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Fans Demand Matt Rhule’s Firing As Nebraska Suffers Embarrassing Iowa Loss. Fans Demand Matt Rhule’s Firing As Nebraska Suffers Embarrassing Iowa Loss.
Free Soup and Art Event at Sheldon Museum for First Friday Celebration
On December 5, 2025, the Sheldon Museum of Art and University Dining Services will offer free soup and bread to the public. This is part of the museum's First Friday celebration. The event is inspired by Ken Friedman’s 1967 work, 'Twenty Gallons: Cook soup for several hundred people.' Soup will be served at the...
Farm runoff linked to uranium in groundwater
The water flowing from taps across America’s heartland carries a hidden history. Every drop has filtered through layers of sediment, picking up minerals along the way. Now scientists have discovered that agricultural chemicals may be altering what the water carries into homes. Researchers at the University of...

















