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UNL Dean’s List Announced for the Fall Semester

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LINCOLN, NE -- More than 7,000 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.Qualification for the Deans’List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Is it really February with 70+ degree weather? This is truly bi-polar Nebraska weather. One hardly knows how to dress these days. But never fear, Nebraska weather is sure to change, so keep your winter clothes and coats available. We have March yet to face.
Bringing Taxpayer Dollars Home to Nebraska

Bringing Taxpayer Dollars Home to Nebraska

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Bringing Taxpayer Dollars Home to Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUCongress’ most basic responsibility is also one of its most important: funding the federal government. When Congress fails to do that job, the consequences reach beyond Washington — delaying services, creating uncertainty for families and businesses, and eroding trust in government.
Bobsledding decorations surround Curt Tomasevicz’s desk in his office in Chase Hall, on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. Tomasevicz has stayed involved in the U.S. National Bobsled and Skeleton teams since his last Winter Olympics appearance in 2014, now serving as director of sport performance for the teams. Even his academic work ties in — Tomasevicz’s Ph.D. was on bobsledding physiology. Photo by Liz McCue for the Flatwater Free Press

Bobsledding decorations surround Curt Tomasevicz’s desk in his office in Chase Hall, on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. Tomasevicz has stayed involved in the U.S. National Bobsled and Skeleton teams since his last Winter Olympics appearance in 2014, now serving as director of sport performance for the teams. Even his academic work ties in — Tomasevicz’s Ph.D. was on bobsledding physiology. Photo by Liz McCue for the Flatwater Free Press

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Tomasevicz Pushing for Bobsledding Glory in Italy

Greg Echlin
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Shelby native Curt Tomasevicz fulfilled his dream of playing football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where he was a scrappy special teamer. But since then, his life and career have taken a circuitous route — a twisting, turning path kind of like a bobsled course.
Above: This map shows minimum wage across the country. Nebraska is in the top 10 for minimum wage but typically in the bottom 10-15 for cost of living. Graphic provided.

Above: This map shows minimum wage across the country. Nebraska is in the top 10 for minimum wage but typically in the bottom 10-15 for cost of living. Graphic provided.

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Nebraska Minimum Wage

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LINCOLN - As of January 1, 2026 the minimum wage in Nebraska is $15 an hour. Per LB481203 that wage will go up each year by the increase in the cost of living. The federal minimum wage is $7.25.The tipped minimum wage is $2.13 per hour. Their tips plus wage should equal or exceed the minimum wage.
Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

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UPDATES ON NEVILLE/TANNER CASE: Remains Found & First Court Appearance

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LINCOLN - Thursday (Feb. 5th) the Lincoln Police Department announced they recovered human remains near an area of interest in Saunders County.They cannot positively identify them by looking, according to Lt. Dustin Romshek, so they are looking for confirmation from DNA and/or dental records.
5th and 6th grade winners above, left to right: Evelyn Christy, Osceola 3rd; Ellie Dubas, HPC 1st; Ruby Sanley, SRC 4th and not pictured Brayden from CC 2nd. Picture by Ken Kush. 7th and 8th grade winners below, left to right: 1st Mason Alexander, Osc 8th; 2nd Braylon Duncan, CC 8th; 3rd Rebekah Werth, CC 8th; 4th Hadley Wiedel, CC 7th. Picture by Beth Sparrow.

5th and 6th grade winners above, left to right: Evelyn Christy, Osceola 3rd; Ellie Dubas, HPC 1st; Ruby Sanley, SRC 4th and not pictured Brayden from CC 2nd. Picture by Ken Kush. 7th and 8th grade winners below, left to right: 1st Mason Alexander, Osc 8th; 2nd Braylon Duncan, CC 8th; 3rd Rebekah Werth, CC 8th; 4th Hadley Wiedel, CC 7th. Picture by Beth Sparrow.

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Spelling Bee from A to Z

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
OSCEOLA- The annual county spelling bee was held last Wednesday (Feb. 4th) in Osceola. The fifth and sixth graders spelled in the morning. It was all written, and winners were determined after nine rounds. About 25 students participated from all four schools.
What’s with our obsession with license plates?

What’s with our obsession with license plates?

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What’s with our obsession with license plates?

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKAWhat is it about Nebraskans and the slab of aluminum we bolt onto the back of our cars, the license plate?For some reason, we Cornhuskers get emotional over the design of the state’s plates. There are gripes aplenty.“It’s too boring.” “You can’t see the graphic.