In a historic move, Nebraska voters have decided to keep the state's current abortion restrictions in place. They voted to enshrine a ban on abortions after 12 weeks in the state constitution. This ban, passed by the state legislature last year, allows exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant woman's life is at risk. On the same ballot, voters rejec...
When the season started, Dylan Raiola, the freshman quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, was the team’s shining star. He led them to impressive victories with his strong arm and confident plays. However, as the season progressed, Raiola’s performance took a nosedive, leaving fans puzzled. Some believe that an injury may be the culprit, while others point to coac...
Imagine this – Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in 'The Bear, ' is stepping into the shoes of a music legend. The 33-year-old actor is set to star in an upcoming biopic about Bruce Springsteen called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere. ' Right now, the movie is in its early stages of production. In a recent photo from the set, White is sporting a red flannel shirt and a...
Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in "The Bear, " is set to portray legendary musician Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere. " The film, directed and written by Scott Cooper ("Crazy Heart, " "Hostiles"), is based on Warren Zanes' book, focusing on the creation of Springsteen's iconic 1982 album "Nebraska. " Filming is underway in New...
Imagine serving your time, completing your sentence, and then being told you can't vote. That was the case in Nebraska until recently. The state's top court just said former felons can vote right after their sentence ends. This is a big deal because Nebraska used to make people wait two years before they could vote again. Earlier this year, the state's lawmakers cha...
Imagine this: what if thousands of Nebraskans, who have served their time for felonies, could vote in the upcoming elections? That's exactly what the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled recently. The top election official, Bob Evnen, had tried to block these voters, but the court said no. This decision could add a lot of new voters to the rolls. And since Nebraska is one of...
Volleyball's been gaining traction in the US, especially in colleges. The sport might not overshadow giants like MLB or NBA, but it's growing steadily. Recently, USA Volleyball (USAV) announced plans to beef up the game's growth. They're kicking off the 2024-25 season with a significant pay raise for officials. US officials, from national-level referees to internati...
The election season is heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever. In a bid to gain an edge, President Donald Trump and his allies have been pushing for a change in how Nebraska allocates its electoral votes. But a key Republican state senator, Mike McDonnell, has put a roadblock in their path. In a letter to his colleagues, McDonnell stated that he remains opp...
As the presidential election inches closer, a growing concern has emerged among political observers: the disconnect between the views of young men and the rest of the electorate. A recent focus group of 15 men under the age of 30 from battleground states revealed that, for many, this election is all about Donald Trump. The findings are fascinating, and they shed ligh...
In a significant setback for Donald Trump and his Republican allies, a pivotal Omaha state senator has refused to support a last-ditch effort to change Nebraska's election law. State Sen. Mike McDonnell, a former Democrat who joined the GOP earlier this year, announced that he would not vote to alter the 30-year-old law that awards electoral votes by congressional di...