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Gov. Pillen Honors KETV's Andrew Ozaki as Admiral in Nebraska's 'Great Navy'
After 43 years of hauling his camera, chasing stories, and informing Nebraskans, KETV’s longtime Lincoln Bureau Chief Andrew Ozaki found himself the subject of a news conference Tuesday—for a change. Ahead of his retirement on Monday, June 30,...

Lightning 'underrated killer.' How to stay safe in Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral this summer
Florida recorded five out of the twelve lightning fatalities in the U.S. during 2024. Lightning strikes are a serious threat, especially in Florida, which leads the nation in strikes per square mile. People should seek indoor shelter immediately...

Gentry’s Dog and Pony Show in Nebraska
Today, “dog and pony show” is a term of derision applied to pretentious or over-dramatized performances or presentations lacking substance, or failing to meet the audience’s expectations. That was not the case during the late nineteenth and early...

Colorado HS State Qualifier Laney Madnikoff Commits to U of Nebraska-Kearney For Fall 2025
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Fourth of July travel: The best and worst times to drive in Michigan
DETROIT (FOX 2) - With millions of Michiganders expected to hit the road for Fourth of July, expect delays if you'll be driving for your holiday plans. AAA estimates that more than 2.6 million people in Michigan will travel between June 28 and...

Omaha man dies in crash while attempting to elude law enforcement, Nebraska deputies say
By Jake Anderson Click here for updates on this story TREYNOR, Iowa (KETV) — An Omaha man was killed in a crash while attempting to elude law enforcement in Pottawattamie County, officials said. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office said a...

Three Nebraska recreation areas will allow fireworks on July 4
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Guests at three state recreation areas (SRAs) will be allowed to light fireworks on the Fourth of July. The following SRAs, with designated lighting sites, will permit fireworks from 8 a.m. until midnight on July 4 only:...

Legendary country singer breaks his silence after being caught at TSA with loaded gun & gives warning to other travelers
COUNTRY music singer Sammy Kershaw has broken his silence after being caught at an airport carrying a loaded gun. The star was in Louisiana when the incident occurred on May 28. 2 Sammy Kershaw (pictured) was caught carrying a loaded gun in his...

Did You Know This Maine City Is a Trending Travel Destination for This Summer?
Many Americans will be catching a flight and traveling to vacation destinations this summer, and according to Google Flights, Bangor, Maine, is a trending destination. Data released by Google Flights in March showed Bangor at No. 9 among trending...

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Activates National Guard Ahead of Anti-ICE Protests at College World Series
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (Credit: Matt Johnson / Flickr) Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has taken decisive action ahead of anticipated far-left protests targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this weekend — including potential...

Teacher of the Year honors leave Nebraska City braille teacher Audrey Graves 'speechless'
ROCK PORT, Mo. (KMTV) — A Nebraska City woman is deemed the best nationally at what she does, but Audrey Graves doesn't just teach braille in Nebraska. KMTV met Graves in Rock Port, Mo., where she travels to teach students including Anna Weber....

RB Jamal Rule Commits to Nebraska: Huskers Secure Key Piece in 2026 Recruiting Class
Running back Jamal Rule from Charlotte (N.C.) Christian has committed to Nebraska. After his official visit to Lincoln, Rule was quoted as saying the Huskers were in his top two heading into his final official visit to Michigan State. Rule is...

Nebraska 4-star CB commit CJ Bronaugh arrives for Florida State official visit
Nebraska is trying to hold onto a commitment from Winter Garden (Fla.) Windermere four-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh. Florida State is trying to flip the 6-foot-1, 175-pounder. Bronaugh visited the Seminoles in the spring. He’s back in Tallahassee...

This Underrated Maine Town Is Set To Be One Of The Most Popular Summer Destinations In The U.S. In 2025
When it comes to summer vacation, there are some quintessential destinations that people travel to, like the bucket list beach towns on the Gulf Coast or the national parks you can only visit in summer. However, there are numerous other...

"I was so shocked"- Nebraska volleyball's Campbell Flynn gets real on receiving major honor from Olympic champion April Ross
Nebraska volleyball freshman Campbell Flynn recently reflected on the moment when Olympian April Ross presented her with the 2025 Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year award. The surprise honor took place at Flynn’s high school,...

How Nebraskaland Days began
The Nebraskaland Days celebration started in Lincoln in 1965 with the idea that Nebraska’s capital city would put on a western celebration that would be the rival of the famous Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyo. Mel Steen, the director of the...

Northeast Nebraska man arrested on out-of-state felony warrants
PILGER, Neb. (KTIV) - A Nebraska sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle for speeding and found the driver had warrants. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office said they stopped a vehicle westbound on Highway 275 near Pilger for traveling 95mph in a...

45 people, 75 road games, 1.9 million hotel points: Here’s what it’s like to travel with the Norfolk Tides
NORFOLK — Joe Gregory pivoted behind his large desk and fired up his computer. As the man who has primarily booked every Norfolk Tides road trip since the 2012 season, Gregory was asked in passing where all the hotel points go. It turns out they...

Husker Wrestling: Nebraska’s 2025-26 Schedule Dropped This Week, and It’s a Tough Slate
The Nebraska wrestling team dropped its complete non-conference schedule as well as its eight conference opponents — four home and four away duals. The dates for the Big Ten duals are not known, but we now know which four are at home and which...

Complete information about the Nebraska Volleyball 2027 commitments ft Maisie Boesiger's sister Malorie
The Nebraska Volleyball team has entered into a new era with new Coach Dani Busboom Kelly in 2025. As per recent news, the college has received five commitments for the 2027 class: setter Malorie Boesiger, middle blocker Kendall Omuruyi, libero...