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Fall Sports Update: Splits

Fall Sports Update: Splits

The women’s volleyball team beat USC in five sets and lost to UCLA in four sets. Kennedy Martin’s 29 kills carried Penn State over the line against USC. The Nittany Lions won the first two sets and nearly blew a 2-0 lead before narrowly escaping...

Owner:  Jay Penske
Nebraska’s cities are built for cars. These young activists want to change that.

Nebraska’s cities are built for cars. These young activists want to change that.

With their target in sight, the guerrillas parked and climbed out of the pickup truck. Moving decisively, the two men lowered the tailgate and hauled the critical cargo across the street, dropping it on a sidewalk in midtown Omaha. Their mission...

Owner:  Nebraska Journalism Trust

Sports on TV for Friday, Oct. 3

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Oct. 3 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 5 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Melbourne 1 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Sydney at North Melbourne 3 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Brisbane...

Owner:  Madison Venture Corp & David Radler
Now Showing: A Guide to October’s Must-Watch Movies

Now Showing: A Guide to October’s Must-Watch Movies

October brings an exciting mix of movies to Bahrain’s screens, from hard-hitting biographical dramas to escapist adventures. Whether you’re in the mood for Dwayne Johnson’s powerful turn as an MMA legend, Jackie Chan’s latest time-travelling...

Owner:  Nicholas and Rebecca Cooksey
Nebraska football’s bye week may lead to new mentality

Nebraska football’s bye week may lead to new mentality

Nebraska football has not given up a passing touchdown in its first four games of the 2025 season. However, with three new starters on both the defensive line and the linebacker position, the Huskers are getting outrushed by their opponents. After...

Owner:  Daily Nebraskan (Non-profit)
Nebraska football look to overcome run game struggles

Nebraska football look to overcome run game struggles

Following the 30-27 loss to Michigan last Saturday, Nebraska's record fell to 3-1 on the season. Many were hoping that this game would be a turning point for the program and get them on the right track. Unfortunately for the Huskers, they find...

Owner:  Daily Nebraskan (Non-profit)
Today in Sports – Week Ahead, October 3 – 9

Today in Sports – Week Ahead, October 3 – 9

Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916… Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

Owner:  Stanley S. Hubbard
Nebraska high school football stat leaders, October 1

Nebraska high school football stat leaders, October 1

Check out the latest Nebraska high school football statistical leaders. Class A RUSHING, Att, Yards, Avg., TD Jenkins, Omaha Westside, 95, 962, 192.4, 11 Cannon, Omaha North, 87, 911, 182.2, 11 Sutko, Elkhorn South, 94, 892, 178.4, 14 Walker,...

Owner:  Lee Enterprises
Which states are most interested in country music?

Which states are most interested in country music?

Google Trends is a Google website that tracks the most popular search terms daily. We recently looked up which states had the most interest in country music in the last 12 months. The results may surprise you. These are the states that Google...

Owner:  Apollo Global Management

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Misses Licensing Deadline 

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission missed the October 1 deadline to issue its first licenses, the Nebraska Examiner reports. The commission indicated it planned to decide whether to issue the first four cultivator licenses by next week....

Owner:  Noel Abbott
KEN WILLIS: It wasn't the greatest week for sports sanity

KEN WILLIS: It wasn't the greatest week for sports sanity

The sports world was doing red versus blue long before it became popular in political circles. Ranking Florida's college football programs. Some of us saw this coming a generation ago. When it comes to the political divide, as a nation we’ve...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
College football Week 6 TV schedule
How to Watch No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball at No. 16 Penn State, Rutgers: Previews, Breakdowns, TV Channel

How to Watch No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball at No. 16 Penn State, Rutgers: Previews, Breakdowns, TV Channel

One Big Ten weekend down, and nine more to go for the No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team. The Huskers started conference play in great form, sweeping both Michigan and Maryland as NU continues its stranglehold on college volleyball. The competition...

Owner:  Stephen Freidheim

Ross Art Museum exhibits environment-inspired works

The latest exhibits at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum include “Sprawl,” featuring works by three Ohio Wesleyan Fine Arts professors, including photographer Jeff Nilan. Courtesy | Jeff Nilan Continuing its year-long curatorial and programmatic...

Owner:  Jeremy Halbreich
Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan-Wisconsin, Michigan State-Nebraska

Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan-Wisconsin, Michigan State-Nebraska

The Big Ten season finally feels like it has arrived, with each of the 18 teams having played at least one conference game. This week’s slate has no top-25 matchups but still features some intriguing games. As always, MLive’s college football...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
What's new in film, TV and music this October

What's new in film, TV and music this October

October is shaping up to be a busy month for new releases across film, TV and music. Whether you want the shared buzz of a cinema trip, a night in with the latest streaming drop, or a brand-new album on your playlist, there's plenty to look...

Owner:  Irish Government
OSU wrestling schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for 2025-26 Cowboys
TV and Broadcast Details set for BYU-Villanova, BYU-UConn

TV and Broadcast Details set for BYU-Villanova, BYU-UConn

BYU’s 31-game regular season schedule is set, and networks are finalizing and releasing broadcast details. The Big East released their 2025-26 broadcast schedule for the year, which includes BYU games versus Villanova and UConn. Below are details...

Owner:  Jay Penske
Nebraska State Patrol, National Guard safely destroy grenades found at Lincoln home

Nebraska State Patrol, National Guard safely destroy grenades found at Lincoln home

The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard safely disposed of grenades found in a home in Lincoln.On Tuesday morning, a Lincoln resident found four old hand grenades among the belongings of an elderly...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball comes to Omaha, bringing dozens of the sport’s best to town

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball comes to Omaha, bringing dozens of the sport’s best to town

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A professional volleyball league is coming to Omaha. But unlike the Supernovas and LOVB, this group will only be in town for two weeks. Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball enters its fifth season, but will be making its first...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.

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