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The Nebraska Cornhuskers softball team just made history, claiming their first-ever Big Ten Championship with a decisive 7-2 victory over UCLA. The win marks a milestone moment for a program that joined the conference in 2011.
The ninth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers hammered four home runs to defeat seventh-ranked UCLA 8-4, clinching a dominant series win at home. The Huskers' explosive second inning put the game out of reach and improved their Big Ten record to 8-1. ---
The Nebraska Huskers punched their ticket to back-to-back Super Regionals with a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Grand Canyon, powered by a solo home run and dominant pitching. Two talented pitchers turned a windy afternoon into a defensive masterclass that had 30,000 fans on the edge of their seats.
Students from 16 Nebraska Panhandle counties can now apply for $1,000 scholarships to study agriculture at University of Nebraska campuses. The deadline is April 1, with winners announced by May 1.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
O'Neill, Nebraska (pop. 3,581) has channeled more than $6 million into community investments since 2020, creating 269 new businesses and proving small towns can thrive with strategic planning. The city just earned recertification in a state leadership program that's transforming rural communities across Nebraska.
Winston-Salem State's softball team is heading to the championship game after a thrilling 7-5 comeback victory over Bowie State. The Rams held off a fierce seventh-inning rally to secure their spot in Saturday's title game.
After seven seasons playing professional softball in Japan, Olympic pitcher Dallas Escobedo is back in the United States to help grow the sport she loves. Her journey from Arizona State champion to international star comes full circle as she joins the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
Young athletes shattered three longstanding records at the Central Nebraska Track & Field Championships this weekend. Taylor McIntyre, Jordyn Slagle, and Jack Poppe proved that Nebraska's next generation of track stars is faster and stronger than ever.
The University of Texas Longhorns softball team just made history by capturing their first-ever Southeastern Conference championship. After joining the notoriously competitive SEC this season, the Longhorns proved they belong among college softball's elite.
Cancer survivors and supporters gathered in Hastings, Nebraska, turning out by the hundreds to fund a program that helps patients feel like themselves during treatment. One survivor said showing up meant more than any donation.
A small Nebraska city has transformed flooding disaster into opportunity, investing more than $150 million in water systems, highways, and housing that's already paying off. Plattsmouth just earned state recognition for economic development after sales jumped 30% and 150 new homes filled with residents.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
When a massive wildfire tore through Nebraska's Loess Canyons in March, volunteer firefighters discovered an ancient secret: fighting fire with fire actually works. Now the state is embracing prescribed burns to prevent future disasters.
Florida State's softball team captured their 20th ACC Tournament Championship, defeating Virginia Tech 2-1 in a nail-biter that showcased why the Seminoles own college softball's most impressive dynasty. Coach Lonni Alameda just earned her 10th conference title.
In a surprising shift, Nebraska communities that fought wind farms are now embracing nuclear energy. Four towns are competing to host a new nuclear plant, seeing it as cleaner and more space-efficient than renewables.
A scrappy special teams player from a 700-person Nebraska town became a two-time Olympic medalist and bobsledding legend. Now he's helping other football players discover their hidden Olympic potential.
When a deadly hantavirus outbreak hit a cruise ship, passengers flew to Omaha because one hospital spent two decades preparing for exactly this scenario. Nebraska Medicine's specialized team has contained every outbreak without a single staff infection.
A proposed Nebraska project could power one of America's largest data centers while testing carbon capture technology at an unprecedented scale. The facility aims to meet surging AI energy demands without raising local electricity costs.
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