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Nebraska police standoff ends with arrest and safe hostage release
Nebraska police on Wednesday arrested a 37-year-old man after a nearly 30-hour standoff and the release of three hostages, including two children. Police arrested the man, who had barricaded himself inside a home after crashing into the garage Tuesday, several hours after he...
Judge tosses Nebraska state lawmaker's defamation suit against PAC that labeled her a sexual abuser
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a Nebraska lawmaker against a conservative political action committee that labeled her a child “groomer” and sexual abuser in online posts, citing the constitutional right to free speech. State Sen. Megan Hunt...
No. 2 Wolverines will be biggest challenge to date for Nebraska first-year coach Matt Rhule
Things to watch during Week 5 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 2 Michigan (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Nebraska (2-2, 0-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) A smothering defense has led Michigan to four easy wins at home. Now the Wolverines...
No. 2 Michigan is preparing to defend old-school Nebraska option offense in its first road game
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Michigan's first road game comes with an added challenge at Nebraska on Saturday. The Wolverines (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will go against an offense that has gone back in time under first-year coach Matt Rhule. The Cornhuskers (2-2, 0-1) have been...
No. 2 Michigan visits Nebraska for first road game. The teams are among eight with 900 all-time wins
No. 2 Michigan (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Nebraska (2-2, 0-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) Line: Michigan Michigan by 17 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Michigan leads 7-4-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Michigan and Nebraska are...
Nebraska latest Republican state to expand Medicaid to cover postpartum care for low-income mothers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lower-income new mothers will get a full year of Medicaid health care coverage in Nebraska under an order issued Wednesday by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen. The move makes Nebraska the latest in a growing list of Republican-led states that had previously refused...
Nebraska police standoff stretches into day 2 with hostage still trapped in home
GERING, Neb. (AP) — A police standoff with a man who barricaded himself in a Nebraska home with a hostage passed the 24-hour mark Wednesday. Local law enforcement agencies said the standoff began after the 37-year-old fled when a deputy tried to pull him over for a traffic...
Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises hopes that other Black coaches will get opportunities
Floyd Keith has waited half a century for a Black coach with Deion Sanders’ swagger and success to shake up college football. The fanfare and hoopla surrounding the Colorado program since Sanders' arrival has been well documented, but Keith, who for more than a decade was executive...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
Lincoln Journal Star. September 20, 2023. Editorial: Investing in 911 services is reassuring Three weeks ago, Nebraska’s 911 emergency services made headlines for two separate failures that cast doubt on the reliability of the crucial and vital infrastructure. ...
Huskers ramp up their ground game with Haarberg and Grant in a 28-14 win over Louisiana Tech
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Heinrich Haarberg ran for 157 yards and a touchdown and Anthony Grant for 135 yards and a score to lead Nebraska past Louisiana Tech 28-14 on Saturday. Haarberg, who started his second straight game at quarterback in place of Jeff Sims, worked in tandem with...
