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Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
14+ hour, 20+ min ago (889+ words) The MV Hondius cruise ship arrives at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Monday, May 18, 2026. Credit: AP/Patrick Post OMAHA, Nebraska " The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus…...
Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (623+ words) American passengers from the cruise ship, MV Hondius that was stricken with hantavirus, arrived in Omaha, Nebraska after flying from Tenerife, Spain on Monday, May 11, 2026. Credit: AP/Nick Ingram OMAHA, Neb. " The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on…...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska's primaries
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (857+ words) The U. S. Capitol is seen, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. Credit: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson WASHINGTON " Will the real Democratic candidate for U. S. Senate in Nebraska please stand up? One of the more notable matchups in Nebraska's state primary on Tuesday features two…...
Nebraska tops UCLA 7-2 to win Big Ten softball title; UCLA's Grant hits record 38th home run
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (316+ words) COLLEGE PARK, Md. " Jordy Frahm allowed one earned run in a complete game five-hitter and Nebraska defeated UCLA 7-2 to win the Big Ten softball championship on Saturday despite a record-setting home run by UCLA's Megan Grant. Grant set the Division I…...
Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (877+ words) Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, speaks during a news conference at the Department of Agriculture to rollout the USDA'S National Farm Security Action Plan in Washington, July 8, 2025. Credit: AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta OMAHA, Neb. " Nebraska on Friday will become the first…...
Nebraska regents approve $600 million renovation of 103-year-old Memorial Stadium
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (172+ words) Fans fill Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Neb. , on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, as Nebraska plays Oregon in an NCAA college football game. Credit: AP/Nati Harnik LINCOLN, Neb. " University of Nebraska regents on Friday approved a $600 million overhaul of Memorial Stadium that…...
Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1801+ words) Not long ago, Nebraska's growth was quite literally a national cover story. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts soared through the air wearing skis and goggles on the Olympic-themed March 2018 cover of Site Selection, an economic development industry magazine. The cartoon image…...
Fred Hoiberg turns Nebraska from laughingstock to March Madness darling and Sweet 16 squad
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (654+ words) Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg acknowledges the fans as he leaves the court after a game against Vanderbilt in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Nate Billings OKLAHOMA CITY " Fred…...
No. 5 Nebraska's run of 24 wins in a row is over after narrow loss to No. 3 Michigan
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (794+ words) Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg (1) steals the ball from Michigan center Aday Mara (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich. , Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Credit: AP/Lon Horwedel Major college basketball's longest winning streak ended at…...
No. 15 Nebraska is rolling with its best-ever start. Now it must build for Big Ten play ahead
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (789+ words) Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence drives to the basket as Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic defends during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. Credit: AP/Craig Pessman Fred Hoiberg has his Nebraska team off to its best start in program history,…...