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Bundled up against the cold Tommy Novotny’s glasses fog up from his breath as he braves the freezing temperatures while walking through the at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Union on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Lincoln.
The National Weather Service issued the advisory starting midnight Friday until 10 a.m. with wind chills as cold as minus-28 degrees in the forecast. Frostbite can develop on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes when wind chills plunge that low, the weather service warned.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) sits out with an injury with Connor Essegian (0) on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Nebraska beat Washington 76-66.
Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke delivers his State of the Judiciary address to the senators in the legislative chamber at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Lincoln.
Max Graves, center, takes a moment to catch some rest before the start of the 31st annual MLK Youth Rally in the Centennial Room of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln student union Monday. This was Graves' first MLK Youth Rally, and he did not want to miss it even though he was feeling a little under the weather.
Lincoln High’s Russell Rucks (24) sails to the net for a dunk past Columbus’ Jaxson Vasicek (2) on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at Lincoln High School in Lincoln. Lincoln High was up 46-18 going into the half against Columbus.
Legislative pages listen as Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, right, addresses the chamber during his State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at The Capitol.
Nebraska fans Carson Brodersen, from left, Cal Mikos and Logan Thurber pensively watch a three-point attempt at Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Lincoln as Nebraska's men's basketball team defeated Northwestern 77-58. Nebraska added to its unprecedented 18-0 run with the victory over the Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois.
UCLA's Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) and Nebraska's Logan Nissley (2) battle for a loose ball on the floor during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Jared Garcia (15) and Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrate with fans on the court after the Huskers defeated Michigan State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Three-year-old Keziah Cavazos wears a sticker over his mouth during a news conference with supporters of LB304 on Thursday in the Capitol. Introduced by Sen. Wendy DeBoer, the bill eliminates the sunset provision on the expanded eligibility for the child care subsidy. His childcare provider, Shannon Ferguson — owner of Wild Child Daycare in Lincoln, is a supporter of the bill.
Lincoln North Star's Kendall Anderson (14) celebrates after her go-ahead 3-pointer lifted the Gators to a 44-43 win against Papillion-La Vista on Tuesday at North Star.
Alejandra Fernandez, right, chants with a sign during a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday outside the Federal Building. The protest came days after a federal immigration officer shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.
Todd Feeney, of Syracuse Hospital, practices intubating a mannequin during hands-on advanced skills workshop provided by StarCare at the Lied Building on the Doane University Campus, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Crete. Area medical practitioners took part in an advanced airway and cadaver-based procedural skills workshop with focus on high-acuity, life-saving procedures. The training exercise was designed and put on by StarCare to help rural practitioners strengthen skills they may not get to use on a regular basis. These skills, which may only be used occasionally by rural practitioners, end up saving lives. Which is why practicing these life saving procedures on real life cadavers and realistic mannequins is a safe way to brush up on skills that can save future lives.
Lincoln Southwest student fans go ballistic after the win on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 39-28 going into halftime.
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly (left) laughs with Speaker of the Legislature Sen. John Arch (right) during the opening day of the 2nd session of the 109th legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in the legislative chambers of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln.
A worker uses a portable concrete saw on sidewalk near 17th and O streets Thursday. The city is reopening the bidding for the massive overhaul of the downtown O Street corridor after contractors raised questions about the process.
Charlie Couch gets a hug from her mom Jennifer Couch after being sworn in as Nebraska's first Kid Governor at a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. Couch a fifth grader at Ralston Public Schools, was announced as the winner in November. This is the first year Nebraska is taking part in the Kid Governor program, which is designed to help build students’ civics knowledge and leadership experience. Charlie Couch said she is committed to helping those affected by cancer.
Sen. Tom Brandt of Plymouth shakes hands with Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst at the Capitol on Tuesday.
Nebraska's Braden Frager celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Oregon on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The aftermath of the fire that gutted the 3rd floor of the Apollo building is seen from above on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Lincoln.
The Capitol glows blue in honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month on Saturday. To mark the occasion, local nonprofits “I’ve Got A Name†and “The Set Me Free Project†hosted the “Stronger Together†event outside the Capitol with warm drinks, a food truck and a lineup of local speakers to spread awareness. The event was held in partnership with the Lincoln Airport.
People mill about outside of a residence near North 32nd and Orchard Street(s) which recently saw a raid by federal and local police on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Lincoln.
Milford's Shayla Rautenberg (11) shoots two over Malcom's Payton Dolliver (12) on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Milford High School in Milford. Milford was up 35-33 going into halftime.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) reacts after making a 3-pointer against Michigan State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Kennadi Williams (15) maintains control of the ball as she stumbles to the floor under defense by Purdue's Nya Smith (3) during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) vies for a rebound Michigan State's Coen Carr (55) and Kur Teng (2) during the second half on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
