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Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission approves Lake Mac Casino and Racetrack
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has cleared the way for Lake Mac’s new casino and racetrack after it approved the licensing ahead of Tuesday’s grand opening day. The temporary facility will be located off I-80...

Nebraska roadway fatalities trending lower for 2025
August 18th, 2025 | KNEB Staff During the month of July, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Five of the eleven vehicle occupants killed were...

Nebraska State Patrol participating in campaign to crack down on drunk driving
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As summer wraps up, the Nebraska State Patrol is taking part in a safety campaign. The goal of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is to reduce the number of crashes caused by drunk or dangerous driving, a...

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Tops Consumer Debt List
Americans now owe more than $2.8 trillion in auto loans, credit card debt, and personal loans. To shed light on growing debt hotspots, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its latest report, Cities Where People Are Adding the Most...

Nebraska July Traffic Fatality Statistics Released
16 people died in 15 different crashes in Nebraska in July, according to statistics released by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 5 of 11 vehicle occupants were not using seatbelts. 2 fatalities were on the interstate, 6 on other...

First Four Games Will Set the Tone for the Entire Season for Nebraska Football
Mike’l Severe joins the Common Fans for the first of a special three-episode series, breaking down every game on Nebraska’s schedule. The episodes will be released Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week, in anticipation of Nebraska’s first...

Check out a full breakdown of Nebraska football's 2025 roster
From the quarterbacks to the defensive line and special teams, here is a full breakdown of Nebraska football's 2025 roster. Quarterbacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola throws the ball the Pinstripe Bowl. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD Latest word: Dylan...

A lifelong symphony: How an engineer's passion for music led to a Hollywood award
HOLLAND — For most of his life, Daniel Fisher has lived a double life. By day, an engineer; by night, a composer. But after a decades-long journey of balancing a professional career with a private passion, the two worlds have converged, with...

Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Tipped for Surprising Fate in 2025 After Double Injury Announcement
CFB analyst Josh Pate is stirring the pot with his 2025 CFP predictions. While his picks are bold, fans are already talking. The B1G claims the crown at the top, with PSU snagging the No. 1 overall seed. Joining them with a first-round bye are...

Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Eaton, Azurity, Howard Miller, and more
With political winds changing and global markets tightening, manufacturers are making tough decisions—and workers are feeling the impact. In this roundup, we chronicle the closures and cutbacks reverberating throughout the manufacturing sector. As...

Senator Pete Ricketts highlights agriculture priorities and legislative wins for Nebraska
Senator Pete Ricketts has recently highlighted key legislative developments and federal initiatives affecting Nebraska in a series of posts on social media.On August 15, 2025, Ricketts emphasized the importance of agriculture to Nebraska and noted...

Nebraska Kicks Off 2025 Campaign with Statement Win against Southern Indiana
The wait for fall soccer in Lincoln didn’t last long before fireworks went off. Less than 90 seconds into the 2025 season, Nebraska sent a clear message to the other team. The Huskers wasted no time in declaring they are here to score goals, win...
Nebraska football in the mix for four-star defensive lineman Jamar Thompson
Nebraska football is making a firm push for class of 2027 four-star defensive lineman Jamar Thompson. This was reported by Rivals’ Marcus Benjamin on Friday. Thompson is the No. 101 overall player in the 2027 class, the seventh overall defensive...

Oklahoma man found dead in Nebraska ethanol plant
CASES. OF COURSE. WE’LL KEEP YOU GUYS UPDATED. A MAN FROM CUSHING WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE A NEBRASKA ETHANOL PLANT THIS WEEKEND. NEBRASKA MEDIA OUTLETS REPORT IT HAPPENED IN PIERCE COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEBRASKA. OFFICIALS SAY DISPATCH GOT A CALL THAT...
Nebraska football unveils all-black alternate uniforms to wear against USC on November 1
With the start of the 2025 college football season just around the corner, it appears as though at least one Big Ten opponent has the Trojans circled on their schedule this fall. On Friday, Nebraska unveiled all-black alternate uniforms that they...

Nebraska Troopers’ ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Effort Runs Till Sept. 1
The Nebraska State Patrol will launch an intensified enforcement effort this weekend as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, aiming to reduce crashes caused by impaired or unsafe driving. From August 16 through September...

Nebraska is getting what it voted for
Every day brings fresh horrors from the Trump administration, and nothing comforts like the knowledge that Donald Trump’s supporters are paying the price. In my Jan. 26 article, “Nebraska went big for Trump—and that may kill its economy,” I warned...

Nebraska’s corn expertise helps crack code in journey to revolutionize ag
By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. — Experts in the heart of Husker Nation are once again helping the world unravel the genetic secrets of corn — a crop that plays a pivotal role...

Colorado Employment Situation — July 2025 – Unemployment rate decreases to 4.5%
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Dylan Raiola health update: Nebraska QB reveals where he stands entering 2025 season
Former five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola returns to Nebraska for his second season of collegiate football in 2025. With Raiola at quarterback last season, the Cornhuskers won seven games and made an appearance in a bowl game for the first time...