OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – One of the biggest health concerns during the extreme cold settling into Nebraska this weekend is hypothermia and frostbite.

It can occur quickly, especially among older adults and young children.

Officials with CHI Health Saint Elizabeth in Lincoln, which is the only burn unit in Nebraska, often treat frostbite injuries.

“So really it’s about making sure we dress in layers. Really limit our exposure outside. Limit exposed tissue. so as much as Mom may have told you to wear that scarf, i’m probably not the best at it. during these times its really important we are wearing that scarf and cover up all that exposed tissue. That’s really going to decrease that time needed to be out in the elements,” said Nurse Eric Jensen, Burn and Trauma Program Coordinator at CHI Health St. Elizabeth.

They tell people to limit time outside and wear proper clothes.

If you start to feel numbness at all while outside, get indoors as quickly as possible. St. Elizabeth has treated three cases of frostbite this winter.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Nebraska Republican Party (NEGOP) released a statement Thursday condemning vandalism that reportedly happened outside its headquarters in Lincoln.

Surveillance video shared by the NEGOP appears to show a person placing a piece of a paper on the building, spitting on it and then walking off.

“This behavior is unacceptable and has no place in Nebraska politics,” said Mary Jane Truemper, Chair of the Nebraska Republican Party. “Peaceful disagreement and debate are fundamental to our republic. Intimidation, harassment, and destruction of property are not.”

The Lincoln Police Department said no police reports have been filed in connection with the vandalism.

10/11 reached out to the NEGOP for additional details about the vandalism.

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A Husker quarterback commit is transferring to a Nebraska high school for the 2026 season. Trae Taylor is transferring from Carmel Catholic (IL) to Millard South (NE).

In 11 games this season, he threw 3,571 yards, 38 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also ran 77 times for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.

In 2025, Millard South went 12-1 and won a Nebraska Class A State title for the second year in a row. Taylor is expected to take over for starting quarterback Jett Thomalla, who is committed to Alabama.

Taylor shared his decision on social media. He confirmed that his family will be living in Lincoln and he will be commuting to Omaha for school. The quarterback believes that it will allow him to continue to peer recruit for Nebraska football while playing for Millard South.