Maryland women’s basketball’s road trip got off to an ideal start when it upset Michigan State on the road, ending a four-game losing streak.
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offering new ‘micro-credential’ program
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is teaming up with Ziplines Education to provide new “micro-credential” certificates.
The focus of the program is to help people who feel they are unprepared for the digital workforce.
As a part of the University’s land grant status, they have to make sure they are fulfilling the needs of the entire community, and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Digital and Online Learning for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Kevin N. Shriner, is excited about it.
“Primarily what we’re trying to do is fill a gap that we have, where there is 76% that feel they are unprepared for the digital workforce,” Shriner said. “And so we want to ensure that we meeting that need across the state as our land-grant mission.”
Another goal is to help the 250,000 Nebraskans who started college but did not finish. With these micro-certificates, they are able to now advance in their careers and have the same sense of accomplishment that college graduates have.
“There are currently 41 million US adults nationwide that have some college and no credit, no credential,” Shriner said. “Within Nebraska there’s 250,000 of those. So what we want to ensure is that we’re providing not only education towards degrees, but education towards improving individuals in their current work environment.”
They offer credentials in five areas, product management, business analytics, sales development, project management and digital marketing.
While these aren’t degrees, they do prove someone’s abilities in a certain skill space, which can help further someone’s career and money making potential.
If you’d like to learn more or sign up, you can do so here.
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Nebraska senator alleges inappropriate comments from male colleague
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A Nebraska senator announced on social media Friday that her male colleague allegedly made sexually inappropriate comments toward her.
Sen. Megan Hunt, who represents District 8, shared the alleged encounter on her social media account Friday morning. The post singled out Sen. Brian Hardin, who represents District 48, as the perpetrator of the inappropriate comments.
I approached the introducer to discuss an amendment.
I said “So, is this a non-starter?”
Him: “YOU’RE a non-starter.”
And he looked into my eyes and slowly said “You’re getting really, REALLY wet.”
Me: ….. excuse me?
Him: “If you bring the thunder, you’re gonna get REALLY wet.” https://t.co/15xhEoPs7O— Senator Megan Hunt (@NebraskaMegan) February 6, 2026
Hardin’s office provided the following statement regarding the allegation:
“Sen. Hunt’s categorization of the event is the opposite of what she claims. What I said, in the midst of her attempt to pick a fight under the balcony over LB538, was that ‘You brought the thunder, now it’s going to rain.’ She said, ‘You mean I’m all wet?’ I repeated the first line and said, ‘When it rains, you get wet.’ NOTHING in the way of sexual harassment! There are consequences for Jewish students when legislation, already passed in 47 countries and 37 states, is sidelined for leftist reasons.”
This news comes after Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon’s resignation from the Nebraska Legislature shortly before senators were set to vote on his expulsion.
McKeon resigned on Jan. 13 after being cited for misdemeanor “public indecency” by the Nebraska State Patrol in October 2025. He is accused of inappropriate touching at a party toward the end of last year’s legislative session.
The criminal allegation was downgraded to a misdemeanor disturbing the peace charge to which McKeon pled not guilty to.
His trial is set for March 19 at 2 p.m.
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Nebraska
No. 22 Maryland women’s basketball at Nebraska preview
The Terps will try and turn that into a winning streak in Lincoln when they visit Nebraska on Saturday afternoon. The game will tip at 2 p.m. EST and be broadcast on Big Ten Plus.
Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-7, 5-7 Big Ten)
Led by ninth-year head coach Amy Williams, Nebraska rattled off 12 straight wins to start its season thanks to a relatively weak non-conference schedule in which it handled business well enough to go undefeated.
As is common in the Big Ten, once conference play started, it was a different story for the Huskers. They have been a streaky team, capable of handling the conference’s lesser teams but falling against the teams at the top of the standings. Coming into the contest against Maryland, they have lost two straight to No. 9 Ohio State and No. 8 Michigan.
Britt Prince, sophomore guard, 5-foot-11, No. 23 – After an impressive freshman year, in which Prince earned all-conference honors, she has only raised her level during her second season in Lincoln. A dynamic scorer from multiple levels, Prince is averaging 18 points per game — good for ninth in the conference — and will be Maryland’s primary focus. She had 13 points when the Huskers upset Maryland in College Park last year.
Amiah Hargrove, sophomore forward, 6-foot-2, No. 33 – Unlike Prince, Hargrove was not a major contributor her freshman year, coming off the bench and averaging less than five points per game. But she has also taken a massive leap and is now one of the team’s biggest threats. Hargrove averages 13 points and six boards as a game as a stretch forward, giving the team both size and spacing. She shoots 42.6% from beyond the arc.
Callin Hake, senior guard, 5-foot-8, No. 14 – Hake starts in the back court alongside Prince as a veteran do-it-all leader for the Cornhuskers. She averages eight points, almost four assists and over one steal per game. She’s also a threat from 3-point range, where she’s just under 40% on the season.
Causing and avoiding turnovers. Nebraska has a turnover margin above five, putting it in the top 35 nationally in that category. It forces its opponents into over 18 giveaways per game, but perhaps more importantly, averages just 13.7 itself. This could be an advantage against the Terps, who rely on creating offense in transition and can be prone to bunches of turnovers.
Defense. The Cornhuskers have not been a particularly successful defensive team this season, particularly since the start of conference play. Against the Big Ten, they’ve allowed roughly 77 points per game. Maryland should have exploitable 1-on-1 matchups in Lincoln.
1. Familiar face. Nebraska junior Emily Fisher spent her first two years at Maryland, where she was primarily a reserve guard despite showing flashes of potential. Unfortunately for Fisher, she has had a similar role after transferring to Nebraska, appearing in just 15 games for an average of seven minutes per game.
2. Can Maryland get revenge? Maryland losing by 20 points on its home floor to the Huskers was the low point of its season last year. The Terps get the opportunity to return the favor in Lincoln in a game they need to regain winning momentum.
3. Walker’s usage. Kyndal Walker made a huge impact against Michigan State, scoring 12 points off the bench while starting point guard Addi Mack struggled and went scoreless. It is unlikely Frese would change her starting lineup, but Walker could have an opportunity to seize a larger role against the Huskers.
Nebraska
Police searching for missing couple find human remains
The Lincoln Police Department on Thursday said it has found human remains in an area of Saunders County where it has been searching for the bodies of a missing couple.
“At this time, LPD cannot confirm the number of individuals or their identities. Investigators are awaiting DNA or dental records to make a positive identification. CSI technicians and investigators remain on scene collecting and processing evidence,” LPD said in an update on social media.
Law enforcement officials were searching an area near Malmo looking for the bodies of Hannah Neville and her husband, Roberto Tanner, who have been missing since early January.
Neville, who was 32 weeks pregnant, was last seen Jan. 15 leaving her home in Stromsburg on her way to see Tanner in Lincoln. Her burning car was found in Lincoln the next day.
Lincoln Police officials on Monday said they believed that Neville and Tanner were dead, and they arrested Sterling James on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder, and his wife, Sayde Titus, on suspicion aiding and abetting the killings.
James, who is Tanner’s half brother, was charged Thursday with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of murder of an unborn child in the first degree, and a felony charge of tampering with evidence. Titus was charged with three counts of accessory to murder and tampering with evidence.
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