Nebraska
Early voting applications — with new Voter ID requirements — open to Nebraska voters
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraskans wishing to vote early in the state’s May primary can now submit early voting applications to their county election office.
Voters may either download the application or request one from their county election office.
The Secretary of State’s office says the state’s new voter ID requirements that take effect beginning with this primary makes things a little different.
When applying to vote early, you will need to either write your driver’s license or state ID number on the application or attach a photocopy of an acceptable form of identification to the application. That photocopy must be returned with the application whether filing in person, by mail, by email or by fax.
If the voter does not have an ID and cannot get one due to a disability or illness, they may attach their completed reasonable impediment certification to the application.
Once the application is returned with their ID information, the voter ID requirement is fulfilled and voters need not present their ID again for this primary election. Voters should be sure to sign and return the early voting application to their county election office.
The state considers the following acceptable forms of photo ID:
- Nebraska driver’s license or state ID card issued by the DMV
- U.S. Passport
- Military ID
- Tribal ID
- Hospital or nursing home record
- Nebraska political subdivision ID
- Nebraska college/university ID, public or private
Nebraskans can receive a free state ID for voting purposes from the DMV. If the voter was born in Nebraska and needs a certified copy of their Nebraska birth certificate, they may receive a free copy by contacting Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services. A birth certificate is not a valid form of voter ID.
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Two Nebraska schools have been nationally recognized for academic achievement. One of the schools is here in Omaha.
Adams Elementary in Omaha and Bridgeport Elementary in Bridgeport are among the 63 schools nationwide named to the 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools.
Nebraska’s Department of Education says Adams Elementary was recognized for closing the achievement gap between student groups.
Bridgeport Elementary is recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth.
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Is Nebraska for real? That’s the million-dollar question at the midway point of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season.
The Cornhuskers sit at 16-0 heading into a home matchup against Oregon on Tuesday night. They’re one of just five remaining undefeated teams in Division 1, but is that enough for Fred Hoiberg’s team to be pegged as a No. 1 seed?
With a loaded week of college basketball on deck, FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy is here to share his latest NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament projections.
Here’s where DeCourcy’s projected bracket stands on Jan. 13.
EAST REGION
SOUTH REGION
MIDWEST REGION
WEST REGION
And it’s never too early to check in on the bubble.
According to DeCourcy’s projections, Texas A&M, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia Tech are the last four teams in the tournament, while UCLA, Ohio State, NC State and TCU are the first four out.
As for conference representation, the SEC leads the way with 10 teams in DeCourcy’s latest tournament projections, followed by the Big Ten and ACC with nine teams, the Big 12 with eight teams and the Big East with four teams. The West Coast Conference and Atlantic 10 also have two teams each.
Selection Sunday is two months away, and these projections will inevitably evolve. But for now, DeCourcy’s latest bracket forecast offers a clear snapshot of who’s rising, who’s falling, and which programs are already building the résumés they’ll need when March arrives.
Michael DeCourcy covers college basketball for FOX Sports with an emphasis on NCAA Tournament bracket projections. He has appeared on FOX Sports college basketball game broadcasts, while also serving as a college basketball studio analyst with Big Ten Network. He has been covering college basketball for nearly three decades at the Sporting News. You can follow him at @tsnmike.
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Heading into the 2026 season, there are question marks about who will be the starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Will it be Dante Moore returning, a transfer, or another quarterback that is already on the roster?
In the transfer portal, Oregon has landed former Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola. Current Ducks quarterback Akili Smith Jr. will be in his second season with the Ducks come the fall and posted on social media after this news.
Akili Smith Jr. Reaction to Dylan Raiola Transfer
Akila Smith Jr. signed with Oregon as a member of their 2025 recruiting class. The four-star quarterback didn’t play in his freshman season in 2025, but there is a chance for him to play in 2026 if Dante Moore declares for the draft.
However, the news of Oregon getting Raiola could change things. Shortly after the news that Raiola would be coming to Oregon, Smith posted this message on social media.
“Trust the process,” Smith said with a 100 emoji and a duck emoji at the end.
Trust the process 💯🦆
— Akili Smith Jr (@Akilismithjr) January 12, 2026
It may just be one post, but this doesn’t exactly scream that Smith is thinking about entering the transfer portal. It more so says that it may take time, but his shot at Oregon will come eventually.
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Dylan Raiola Commits to Oregon
Coming out of high school in the class of 2024 as a five-star recruit, Dylan Raiola signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In his two seasons there, Raiola threw for 4,819 yards and 31 touchdowns. Raiola’s 2025 season was cut short after he suffered a season ending fibula injury. His recovery timetable is still up in the air. He could end up having to miss time next season.
Following the 2025 season, Raiola entered the transfer portal. After going on a visit to Eugene, Raiola is now committed to Dan Lanning and the Ducks.
The Dante Moore Question
The biggest factor for who will start next season at quarterback will be based around what Dante Moore decides to do. Moore started all 15 games this year for the Ducks and played well. He threw for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Moore is currently slated as the No. 2 overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft per ESPN and CBS Sports mocks drafts. That is if he ends up declaring. The New York Jets have the No. 2 pick.
Moore has not yet made a decision. With Oregon’s season coming to a close against the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff semifinal, a decision should be made in the coming days for Moore.
If he were to return to Eugene, there is no doubt that he would be the 2026 starter. If he declares, that would open the door for someone like Raiola or the highly recruited Akili Smith Jr.
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