Sen. Deb Fischer visits Methodist College to see what's going on in Nebraska health care

SEVEN. MADDIE. THANK YOU. NEBRASKA SENATOR DEB FISCHER VISITED METHODIST COLLEGE TODAY. FISCHER SAYS HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THERE INVITED HER TO COME TOUR THEIR SPACE WHEN THEY WERE IN D.C. EARLIER THIS YEAR. THEY TALKED ABOUT THE WORK THE COLLEGE IS …

True freshman makes transition from wide receiver to running back for Nebraska

True freshman Isaiah Mozee makes transition from wide receiver to running back for Nebraska LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT WHEN FALL CAMP OPENS ON MONDAY. TRUE FRESHMAN ISAIAH MOSEY IS MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM WIDE RECEIVER TO RUNNING BACK. THE KANSAS CITY NATIVE …

Nebraska budget woes: Revenue slump means more tightening ahead

Nebraska lawmakers are preparing for a challenging sixty-day session next year as the state faces a projected $95 million revenue shortfall, attributed to slumping revenues from corporate and income taxes. "We've been ringing this alarm now for a …

University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins demolishing part of old Westbrook Music Hall

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has begun demolishing part of the old Westbrook Music Hall. Construction crews could be seen working outside of the building near 11th and R streets on Friday. The new Westbrook Music Building, …

Nebraska Governor Signs Amendment to State's Paid Sick Leave Law

As discussed in our January 2025 update, the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, which requires employers to provide paid sick leave to qualified employees, goes into effect October 1, 2025. On June 4, 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed LB …

EMS staffing, funding to reduce trauma deaths a focus during Nebraska symposium

Debra Winger Ticketed for Speeding in Nebraska Governor’s Car

Lincoln, Nebraska — On July 24, 1985, actress Debra Winger received a speeding ticket while driving Governor Bob Kerrey’s car. The incident took place during a visit to Nebraska while Winger filmed her acclaimed role in “Terms of Endearment.” Winger’s …

'Nebraska’s father of biopreparedness' who treated Ebola patients in 2014 has died at age 78

The doctor who helped lead the charge for Nebraska Medicine's biocontainment unit and treated Ebola patients in 2014 has died. Dr. Phil Smith was the medical director of the Nebraska biocontainment unit in 2005. He also established the Nebraska …

Nebraska congressman Mike Flood to hold town hall in Lincoln

COM OR THE KETV MOBILE APP. NEBRASKA CONGRESSMAN MIKE FLOOD WAS ELECTED TO CHAIRMAN OF THE REPUBLICAN MAIN STREET CAUCUS. IN AN INTERVIEW TODAY, FLOOD SAID HE WILL USE THE POSITION TO FURTHER ELEVATE THE VOICE AND NEEDS OF NEBRASKANS. I’M GOING TO USE THAT …

Nebraska’s Louchheim wins 119th Utah Women’s State Am

1 / 2 Nebraska's Arden Lochheim poses with the trophy after winning the 119th Utah State Women's Amateur in Midway on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Courtesy Fairways Media 2 / 2 Nebraska's Arden Lochheim takes a swing during the 119th Utah …