Nebraska News Service

12/20/2025

With 1 in 14 Nebraskans being foreign-born, the state currently serves as one of the top three largest hubs for refugee resettlement per capita in the United States. Immigration and refugee organizations say they work to help foreign-born Nebraskans achieve their American dream. Learn more about the driving members that share the mission in helping provide immigrants and refugees with a better life.

Story by Ariana Garber.

12/19/2025

Nebraska Transition College was created by Dr. Stuart Stofferahn to give students with learning disabilities more time to develop life skills and work toward living on their own after graduating high school. Find out more at the link in our bio.

12/19/2025

East High teacher goes viral for predicting snow days! 🌨️❄️☃️

What started as a childhood interest has turned into a fun tradition for a Lincoln teacher and his students.

12/19/2025

Swifties go to their local theater to celebrate Taylor's new album 🧡🩵

Taylor Swift recently debuted her music video for her song “Fate of Ophelia.”

12/19/2025

Children are welcome twice a week to Lincoln’s Off Leash Dog Bar. Find out below the benefits of bringing your kids to these events.

LINCOLN--Dog ownership is common for American families, with 47.1% of households in Nebraska owning one.

12/19/2025

Our feeds shape how we think, feel, and connect, often without us even noticing.
The short documentary, Stuck Scrolling, explores how social media impacts young adults today and what small steps can help protect our mental well-being.
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Doomscrolling has become a daily habit for many young adults, filling quiet moments with endless posts, videos, and headlines. While social media often feels like a way to relax or

12/19/2025

UNL partnered with Oasis Barbershop in a Cuts and Convos event at the Jackie Gaughan MultiCultural Center. The event provided students with a free haircut and a space to talk.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center hosted barbers from Oasis Barbershop to offer free haircuts for students. They provided a separate space for students to eat

12/19/2025

Equestrian sports in Nebraska come in many forms, and there are many ways to get involved.
https://www.nebraskanewsservice.net/news/state/nebraskans-connect-with-horses-through-showing-and-competitions/article_c4060953-a349-420b-be03-d8d8165cfb95.html

12/19/2025

Equestrian sports in Nebraska take many different forms, and there are many ways to get involved.

12/19/2025

Nebraska Parks and Recreation put hours of work, in season and out of season, to make sure places like the Sunken Gardens look their best.

12/19/2025

After every mass shooting that makes headlines, people inevitably ask why more isn't being done to stop these targeted attacks. The good news is that threat assessment professionals ARE doing something, even if it's out of the public eye. Nick Beckius reports on the multi-pronged discipline that helps intercept emerging threats and, in many cases, stops them before they happen.

The United States experiences more mass shootings than any other country in the world.

12/19/2025

Families came together at Belmont Shopping Center for an afternoon of games, food, and fall fun, hosted by Connecting Pointe Church.
Volunteers say the day was about more than the inflatables and prizes. It was about connection, neighbors, and joy.
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From games to giveaways, Fall Fest brought Lincoln families together for an afternoon of fun, food, and connection. Hosted by Connecting Pointe Church at Belmont Shopping Center, the event turned