UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By Peter Rice

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Regional

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

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

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

State

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control

FEMA approves grant to help cover South Fork Fire costs

Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

Sports

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

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

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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