Brianna Hoffman honors son Jack in UNK commencement speech

Jack Hoffman captured the hearts of people across the nation during his battle with brain cancer, and on Friday he was posthumously honored with a degree at graduation day in celebration of his legacy.

May 16, 2025Updated: May 16, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

Leadership Nebraska announces new class

Calling the United States their new home

Brianna Hoffman honors son Jack in UNK commencement speech

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

Leadership Nebraska announces new class

Calling the United States their new home

Alliance man in custody following assault report

Clerk of the District Court Jamie Bright to be sworn in

Flash flood hits Morrill County

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists