'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

It’s a storyline that seems like it should be in a Hollywood movie, but it's a Sweet 16 game in Houston.

March 25, 2026Updated: March 25, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Statewide org provides resources to curtail rise of dangerous betting during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Statewide org provides resources to curtail rise of dangerous betting during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault to make first appearance in district court next week

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault to make first appearance in district court next week

Fairbury SPED teacher Sara Forsgren selected as a 2026 Touchdown for Teachers winner

Fairbury SPED teacher Sara Forsgren selected as a 2026 Touchdown for Teachers winner

State

Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

1 hr 32 mins ago

Scotty McCreery announced as headliner for Logan County Fair & Rodeo

3 hrs 16 mins ago

More: Strommen announces UNL expanding to Sidney

5 hrs 39 mins ago

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

8 hrs 52 mins ago

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

10 hrs 59 mins ago

Statewide org provides resources to curtail rise of dangerous betting during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

11 hrs 9 mins ago

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Jokic's triple-double, Murray and Johnson hit late 3s to rally Nuggets by Jazz, 135-129

1 hr 37 mins ago

WNCC softball falls twice to No. 25 McCook

2 hrs 27 mins ago

Norfolk walks off for dramatic first win

March 27th 2026, 12:30 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

March 25th 2026, 5:03 PM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

March 24th 2026, 5:31 PM UTC

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

March 24th 2026, 10:50 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

1 hr 59 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC