Nebraska News Service

11/10/2025

Barrel racers from across numerous states find community and competition at Turn N Burn barrel racing series.

11/06/2025

Ever wonder who sets up the fireworks at Nebraska football games? 💥 Mitch West gives us a behind the scenes look! 🎆🏈

11/06/2025

Emma Gutmann reviewed Akita Hibachi Express this week! 🤤

11/03/2025

Construction on the $2.19 billion Project Health at UNMC is officially approved. The new facility will expand training opportunities and strengthen Nebraska’s health care system. Once complete, it will serve as Nebraska’s largest academic health care facility, combining patient care, education and research under one roof.

Written by Zoey Salem

Construction will soon begin on a project set to become the centerpiece of Nebraska’s medical future.

11/03/2025

TeamMates Mentoring received more than $4 million as part of the READ Nebraska grant program for the 2023-24 fiscal year. More than 50 book vending machines later, they are providing learning opportunities for students across the state.

11/03/2025

See how you can stay safe behind the wheel in work zones while new construction projects emerge.
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LINCOLN, NE—The Nebraska Department of Transportation is urging Nebraska drivers to increase their focus on the road as major construction projects, like the new I-80 interchange near Gretna, are unfolding.

10/29/2025

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10/27/2025

Crete group aims to strengthen community through new “Crete Connect” initiative .
https://ow.ly/iYhP50XirHy

10/22/2025

What started as requests for ride-alongs turned into a full fledged community outreach event for Lincoln Fire Rescue. See how LFR uses the event to teach students about firefighting and skills to save someone's life.

10/22/2025

Hidden in the Haymarket, local art gallery Clements Noyes brings accessible art to Lincoln. The gallery hosts free public events every month, welcoming those interested with open arms.
Read more about the gallery and events here: https://ow.ly/Tte650XgnrS

10/17/2025

Nebraska will hold its second annual Nebraska Missing Persons Day on Friday, Oct. 17 in the North Plaza at the State Capitol. Jannel Rap, founder of the Gina for Missing Persons FOUNDation who spearheaded the event, shared her story and why the day matters. Lincoln Sen. Danielle Conrad and independent candidate for US Senate Dan Osborn will speak, along with families of missing persons from across the state and local law enforcement. Written by Josie Golka. Photo courtesy of Jannel Rap. Read more here: https://ow.ly/nczR50XcPHm

10/16/2025

See how the 23rd annual Step Up for Down Syndrome event in Lincoln continued the Down Syndrome Association for Families' mission to grow inclusivity at Nebraska News Service.

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When the Milford High School football team showed up in their purple jerseys Saturday morning, it wasn’t for practice – it was for Joshua Brinkmeyer.