Sen. Fischer pushes for parts of USDA to relocate to Nebraska

WASHINGTON, Neb. (NCN) - There are discussions happening in Washington D.C. about the potential relocation for parts of the United States Department of Agriculture, including parts of the Agricultural Research Service. Sen. Deb Fischer speaking about the …

Nebraska’s Bacon the lone GOP no vote on ‘Gulf of America’ bill passed by U.S. House

WASHINGTON, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - The U.S. House approved a measure Thursday that would codify part of President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The bill — which was passed on a nearly party-line …

Nebraska State Patrol rolls out ‘Make It Click’ campaign before busy travel season

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Patrol is kicking off the summer travel season with the ‘Make It Click’ campaign, an initiative focused on promoting safe driving, particularly seat belt use. NSP will join law enforcement agencies across the …

Nebraska priest was at Vatican to witness history: The first American pope

It surprised the Rev. Joseph Wahlmeier when Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born cardinal and missionary who spent time ministering in Peru, emerged from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in the church’s 2,000- …

How they voted: Nebraska Congressman Bacon casts only GOP ‘no’ vote on renaming Gulf of Mexico

(WOWT) - The House of Representatives cast votes Thursday in support of renaming the Gulf of Mexico. The bill passed 211-206, with 16 not voting. Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) was the only Republican in Congress who voted “no” on H.R. 276. He talked …

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Proposal aimed at getting more religion in Nebraska schools sidetracks Ed Committee

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee has been trying for a month to get one of its packages of education proposals out of committee and onto the floor. But the past few executive sessions have been tense, and committee members remain …

Nebraska's NCAA champ Ridge Lovett opens up about catching up to Penn State & sends bold predictions for future

Nebraska wrestler Ridge Lovett revealed his thoughts on the gap between Nebraska and Penn State University. The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team grabbed the national title at the 2025 NCAA Championships, with several notable performances from …

Ridge Lovett expresses his feelings on being named alongside Jordan Burroughs in Nebraska's wrestling legacy

The rising talent, Ridge Lovett, has shared his thoughts on Jordan Burroughs, one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers and a former folkstyle wrestler of all time. The 2025 NCAA Champion recently disclosed his positive views on being named alongside the …

'Junior high type of move': Nebraska congressman reacts to 'Gulf of America' vote

COURT TOMORROW. THE HOUSE VOTES TO RENAME THE GULF OF MEXICO, BUT NEBRASKA REPRESENTATIVE DON BACON IS PUSHING BACK. THE MEASURE WOULD CODIFY TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER TO RENAME THE GULF OF MEXICO TO THE GULF OF AMERICA. JUST THIS MORNING, THE HOUSE VOTED …