Nebraska Special Olympics athletes receive free foot screenings, new shoes

Scheels and its partners are changing the game for athletes competing with Special Olympics Nebraska. On Sunday, more than 100 Special Olympics athletes received free foot screenings and new shoes."People don't realize that people with …

Dana Holgorsen Opens Up on Dylan Raiola’s Crumbling Confidence Before Becoming Nebraska OC

“Give us another month, and the product should be a little bit better. Give us another year, and the product will be better.” As Dana Holgorsen echoes this statement, the expectations for 2025 in Nebraska become even more optimistic. Will it be 10 wins, 11 …

Jacobson at the Legislature: More for Nebraska hospitals

I’m writing this week’s article from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln as I recover my physical strength and stamina as part of recovery from a fall caused by medication side effects. I am progressing well and look forward to being back in the …

Nebraska’s head of the Department of Economic Development to resign

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska’s director of the Department of Economic Development, K.C. Belitz, is set to resign in July, Gov. Jim Pillen said Tuesday. A statement from Gov. Pillen’s office said Belitz will resign from his position effective July 18. …

AJ Ferrari gives latest on summer training with Nebraska wrestling, where he stands in weight

AJ Ferrari is ready to rock and roll for Nebraska this season and he gave an update on where he stands in the offseason. Ferrari, a two-time All-American and 2021 NCAA champion, transferred from Cal State Bakersfield this offseason. Initially slated to go …

Republican congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska will not seek re-election

Republican congressman and vocal Donald Trump critic Don Bacon is reportedly not going to seek re-election during the midterm races in 2026. The conservative politician represents a swing district in Nebraska that includes Omaha, and word of his plans …

Nebraska is latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports | OUT WEST ROUNDUP

NEBRASKA Transgender students banned from girls’ sports LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on June 4 signed into law a measure banning transgender students from girls' sports, making the state the latest to keep transgender athletes from competing on …

Green Plains announces 100% of rights of way acquired on ‘Advantage Nebraska’ carbon capture project with lateral ...

Nebraska football recruit Devin Jackson to announce commitment on July 3

A four-star defensive back has set his commitment date. Devin Jackson will make the official announcement on Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. CT in his hometown of Winter Garden, FL. Jackson will decide among five finalists: Nebraska, Florida, LSU, Miami, …

Nebraska Humane Society shares tips on how to prepare pets for Independence Day fireworks

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Tents are set up around the city of Omaha, and everybody’s got a deal. The Fourth of July’s fireworks season is underway. In Omaha, you can buy fireworks, but you can’t shoot them off until the second of July. However, you can bet …