Nebraska’s ‘Winner-Take-All’ bill dies on Unicameral floor

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A bill aimed at ending Nebraska’s system of splitting Electoral College votes failed to get enough support on Tuesday. Debate over “Winner-Take-All” took took place in the Legislature throughout the day. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., the …

Mulligan Meadows receives Nebraska Rural Workforce Housing Funding

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - As housing developments in North Platte, such as Mulligan Meadows, continue to progress, the need for funding grows. Due to this need for funding, the North Platte Chamber has been awarded the Nebraska Rural Workforce Housing …

Nebraska lawmakers fail to advance on winner-take-all bill

Nebraska lawmakers spent hours of debate on a bill that would alter the state's electoral system. In the first round of floor debate on this bill, lawmakers discussed everything from the state's history to what-if scenarios before deciding to …

Nebraska tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield says his demotion is a teachable moment for his players

HAPPIEST HE’S EVER BEEN, WHICH MAY HIT SOME HUSKER FANS AS ODD SINCE SATTERFIELD WAS REPLACED BY OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR DANA HOLGORSEN LAST SEASON. STILL, THE NOW NEBRASKA’S TIGHT ENDS COACH SAYS HIS DEMOTION IS A TEACHABLE MOMENT FOR HIS PLAYERS. WE PREACH …

Sioux Falls FB to Host Nebraska Kearney in Spring Game Saturday

The Sioux Falls Cougars are coming off of an impressive turnaround season in 2024, finishing with a mark of 8-3 and just short of a playoff appearance. Expectations are high once again this season in Sioux Falls, and the season officially gets underway on …

Nebraska's 'Blue Dot' survives after lawmakers reject winner-take-all election system

Nebraska's distinct election system that has allowed Democratic presidential candidates to pick up a single electoral vote in the state three times survived its closest call in a decade Tuesday as a proposal seeking to eliminate the system fell victim …

Nebraska will continue to split electoral votes in presidential elections

Nebraska ‘winner-take-all’ bill fails after first-round debate

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Debate over a bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state continued in the Legislature on Tuesday afternoon ahead of an expected vote. Just after 5:30 p.m., the cloture vote failed 31-18, meaning Nebraska will stick with its …

Legislative committee reverses cuts to University of Nebraska budget

LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska is no longer set to receive a decrease in its state-aided budget after the Legislature’s budget-setting committee Tuesday reversed its earlier decision. Gov. Jim Pillen had recommended a 2% cut for NU in January, which …

Nebraska man shot dead in Montana after bomb planted outside Tecumseh prison

TECUMSEH, Neb. (KOLN) — A Nebraska man was shot and killed by troopers in Montana after authorities said he planted a faulty bomb outside the prison in Tecumseh. The Sweet Grass County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of 27-year-old Breighton Miller …