NICOLE'S NEBRASKA STORIES
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: SUTTON VOLLEYBALL
November 10th, 2021
After winning back-to-back five set thrillers, the Fillies made it to the State Championship game for the first time in school history.
FAST START KEYS HUSKERS BLOWOUT OVER NORTHWESTERN
October 3rd, 2021
Through their first five games, Nebraska had only scored one touchdown in the 1st quarter. Against Northwestern, the Huskers tallied three en route to their most dominant win over the Wildcats.
COUNTY ATTORNEY FACING TERMINATION HALTS VOTE WITH TEMPORARY INJUNCTION
September 21st, 2021
The York County Attorney is currently at odds with the Board of Commissioners over an attempt to remove him from office after he accepted the role as Clay County's interim county attorney.
DOZENS RALLY FOR PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN OUTSIDE NEBRASKA'S CAPITOL
August 29th, 2021
As terror continues in Kabul, the Afghan Student Association (AFSA) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln took action to raise awareness about the impact of the Taliban's rise to power.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: CARTER SEIM OF CROSS COUNTY
August 25th, 2021
In Week 0, Carter Seim ran for 5 touchdowns in Cross County's win over Blue Hill, and this season, the senior is turning his offensive productivity into a way to support a good cause.
NEBRASKA TAKES STEPS TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE ALONGSIDE BIDEN'S NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER
August 9th, 2021
In order to accommodate the Biden administration's goal of making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric, the Cornhusker State will need to add more charging station.
TENANTS FACE CHALLENGES OBTAINING RENTAL ASSISTANCE AS EVICTION MORATORIUM ENDS
August 2nd, 2021
When the federal eviction moratorium expired on August 1st, tenants hit roadblocks, such as access to technology and "a cumbersome process," when trying to obtain other financial assistance.
FREIGHT FARM TO TEACH YOUTH ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
July 23rd, 2021
An old shipping container in the parking lot of the Bay has been transformed in a self-contained hydroponic farm, where the plants grow vertically without a need for soil.
THE CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES BEGIN ACROSS NEBRASKA
July 17th, 2021
Before the Tokyo Olympics began, athletes of all ages competed in more than 85 events across Nebraska as part of the Cornhusker State Games.
LANCASTER EVENT CENTER FAIRGROUNDS PREPARES FOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO
July 13th, 2021
Severe thunderstorms threw a wrench in the final preparations for the National High School Finals Rodeo, the largest event in LEC Fairgrounds history.
LINCOLN RUNNERS RAISE MONEY FOR A NEW CAUSE EACH MONTH
June 29th, 2021
Katie King and Kelcey Buck turned their passion for running in to a way to give back, creating Mileage For and fundraising for a new local non-profit each month.
SHORT GO FINALISTS NAMED FOR NEBRASKA STATE HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO
June 18th, 2021
Day 2 of the Nebraska State High School Finals Rodeo in Hastings brought many standout performances that helped decide who would compete in the Short Go on Saturday.
NEBRASKA WOMEN'S GOLFER TO REPRESENT US AT ARNOLD PALMER CUP
June 7th, 2021
Kate Smith made the most of her extra year eligibility by becoming the Huskers' first-ever Big Ten Champion. She then got invited to represent Team USA in the collegiate Ryder Cup.
HUSKERS EARN NO. 2 SEED IN FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL
May 31st, 2021
Nebraska Baseball knew their name would get called on Selection Monday and they didn't have to wait long to find out that they're headed to Fayetteville, Arkansas.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: HASTINGS TIGERS TRACK AND FIELD
May 27th, 2021
Hastings captured the Class B Boys State Championship for the first time since 1921. Senior Jaydon Welsh earned four medals to help the Tigers claim this monumental victory.
UNL HOLDS HISTORIC GRADUATION AT MEMORIAL STADIUM
May 9th, 2021
After an unprecedented senior year because of the pandemic, the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's Class of 2021 celebrated the end of their college career in unique fashion.
LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES PREPARE FOR MAY 4TH GENERAL ELECTION
May 3rd, 2021
Three City Council at-large seats are on the ballot for the Lincoln General Election. I previewed the 6 candidates, three incumbents and three newcomers, who remained in the race.
CONVERTED SCHOOL BUS INCREASES ACCESS TO ART PROGRAMS
April 12th, 2021
A Lincoln woman transformed an old school bus into a mobile art studio to teach underprivileged children during the summer and after school.
GIRL SCOUT TROOP PUTS TOGETHER EASTER EGG HUNTS
April 5th, 2021
A local Girl Scout troop surprised families by egging their houses last night. Not in a malicious way but rather hiding Easter eggs in their yards.
LNK AIRPORT IN SLOW RECOVERY AS CDC CHANGES TRAVEL GUIDELINES
April 2nd, 2021
The CDC has announced that it is safe for people who are full vaccinated to travel once again. I look at how these changes are impacting different aspects of the travel industry.
CELEBRATING WOMEN FIREFIGHTERS: 'BEING A FEMALE, I'VE NEVER LET THAT STOP ME'
March 23rd, 2021
10.6% of Lincoln's fire department is female, more than double the national average of 4%. I introduce you to one of Lincoln's newest female firefighters.
'MEAT ON THE MENU' DAY SPARKS DEBATE OVER THE FUTURE OF THE BEEF INDUSTRY
March 20th, 2021
'Meat on the Menu' Day has brought the debate over the inclusion of meat in our diet back to the forefront. I visited a cow-calf ranch this morning and spoke with doctors to understand both sides of the argument.
PRESENTATION ON SOCIAL ACTIVISM AND EDUCATION LOOKS TO CHANGE HOW HISTORY IS TAUGHT
March 16th, 2021
Educators Rising empowers students who want to become teachers. The organization hosted a virtual State Leadership Conference, and I
learned about one presentation looking to reform how history is taught.
GICC MAKES MOST OF SECOND OPPORTUNITY TO WIN STATE
March 14th, 2021
Grand Island Central Catholic claimed their second state championship in school history. After falling short in the finals the year before, I shared the Crusaders' road to redemption.
LOCAL LITTLE FREE LIBRARY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 28th, 2021
There are hundreds of Little Free Libraries across Nebraska, but one in northeast Lincoln is going above and beyond to honor Black History Month.
ALLEN'S MASSIVE EFFORT NOT ENOUGH FOR NEBRASKA
February 23rd, 2021
Teddy Allen tied the school record for points in a home game with 41, but it wasn't enough to win another close contest with the Nittany Lions.
COFFEE SHOP STAFF HELPS CO-WORKER IN NEED
February 7th, 2021
Many people see coffee as their quick morning fix, but M.E. Ossler of Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso makes her lattes with love and care. I'll share how the coffee shop's community is helping one of their favorite baristas.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: AMHERST'S REAGEN GALLAWAY AND TALEAH THOMAS
February 4th, 2021
Amherst only brought five wrestlers to the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Girls State Tournament last weekend. Three of them made it to the semifinals, and two walked away as state champions.
MOLECULAR TESTING HELPS WOMAN BEAT STAGE IV LUNG CANCER
January 23rd, 2021
Christie Bevington found out that she had stage IV lung cancer and it had spread to her brain, bones and liver. But I'll explain how new technology allowed her battle with cancer to be less enduring.
'WE TAKE ANYBODY': COMPETITIVE AXE THROWING LEAGUES OPEN WINTER SEASON
January 12th, 2021
People often go to Craft Axe Throwing in Lincoln to grab a drink and have fun with friends. But what many don't know is that there is a competitive league that competes there on Tuesdays.
PRO-TRUMP RALLY IN LINCOLN REMAINED PEACEFUL
January 6th, 2021
As an insurrection took place in Washington D.C., peaceful protests took place outside the Capitol in Lincoln.
SECOND HALF SLUMPS STYMIE NEBRASKA MEN
December 26th, 2020
Nebraska opened up Big Ten play with consecutive losses, following a similar trend of second half struggles.
MALCOLM WOMAN PROVIDES CHRISTMASES FOR 10 FAMILIES
December 21st, 2020
Some families are struggling to afford Christmas presents this year because of financial strain from the pandemic. I'll explains how one woman is pitching in to make sure others have gifts under the tree.
'HE WAS TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING HE COULD NOT TO GET IT': FAMILY REMEMBERS FATHER
December 20th, 2020
Over 1,400 Nebraskans have died from COVID-19 and Paul Filsinger, 60, is one of them. He was a caring father and brother, who loved spending time outdoors, and a talent photographer who was doing what he loved until he passed away.
GYM CLASSES ADAPT ACTIVITIES AND PROTOCOLS IN THE PANDEMIC
December 15th, 2020
While youth sports and activities have recently restarted in Lincoln, physical education classes have been taking place since August and have adjusted with changing health protocols.
PRECIOUS MCKESSON MAKES HISTORY CASTING ELECTORAL COLLEGE DEMOCRATIC BALLOT
December 14th, 2020
Precious McKesson become the first woman and African-American to cast an Electoral College vote for a Democrat in Nebraska.
CLAYTON ANDERSON AND SANTA VISIT THE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND AND AEROSPACE MUSEUM
December 6th, 2020
Santa is headed into space and Nebraska's astronaut Clayton Anderson is his guide in an eventful day at the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum.
CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS OPEN TO THRIVING BUSINESS
November 28th, 2020
Tis the season for Christmas tree shopping and I'll tell you why you should buy a real tree and how to find the perfect one.
TURNOVERS PLAGUE NEBRASKA IN LOSS TO ILLINOIS
November 22nd, 2020
The Huskers turned the ball over 5 times against the Illini while failing to capitalize on any of Illinois' mistakes.