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Nebraska Legislature passes Voter ID bill on final day of session

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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Thursday marks the final day of Nebraska’s 108th legislative session, with Voter ID restrictions having passed this afternoon.

All priority bills will need to be completed by the day’s end. This includes LB514, the Voter ID requirements bill, which passed 38-1 with an emergency clause. Sen. Julie Slama of Dunbar was the only “no” vote, saying she thought it didn’t go far enough, specifically for mail-in voters.

Nebraskans handily approved Voter ID provisions in the 2022 midterm election.

It would require a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport for voting purposes and a change in provisions relating to voting and counting ballots and certain identification documents.

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Gov. Pillen addressed senators on the legislative floor, congratulating them on their work. He called this session one of the most impactful in Nebraska’s history, from abortion to school choice.

It’s been a long session, one full of filibusters and angry bickering — that sense highlighted by Sen. Tom Brewer moments before the session ended.



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Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrest 15 impaired drivers during Boys State Basketball

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Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrest 15 impaired drivers during Boys State Basketball


LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Nebraska State Patrol arrested 15 impaired drivers from the road during the Boys State Basketball tournament.

From Wednesday through Saturday, troopers arrested 15 people for driving under the influence. Troopers also stopped 19 drivers for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more.

“Congratulations to all the teams who claimed state titles, and to all teams that made it to this year’s state tournaments,” said Colonel John Bolduc, NSP superintendent. “Thank you to all the teams and their fans for helping to keep Nebraska roads safe. While the games may be over, we want to encourage everyone to continue to practice safe driving habits during future travel weekends.

In addition to the 15 individuals arrested for impaired driving, troopers issued 438 citations for speeding, 11 citations for open alcohol container, 20 citations driving under suspension, 11 citations for no seat belt, five for improper child restraints, and five for minor in possession. Troopers also completed 150 motorist assists.

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The campaign ran from Wednesday through Saturday. This effort was made possible thanks in part to grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.

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Nebraska USA Wrestling hosts tournament at Heartland Events Center

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – Nebraska USA Wrestling closed out their final day of their annual state tournament on Sunday.

Nebraska USA Wrestling is a non-profit organization that promotes amateur wrestling to all Nebraska wrestlers. The tournament was a three-day event held at Heartland Events Center in Grand Island – featuring 2,931 participants across the state of Nebraska.

Fred Franklin, chairman of Nebraska USA Wrestling, said when the tournament was created 20-years ago, they had one goal in mind.

“We wanted to make it look like the high school state tournament, which is the pinnacle of wrestling in our state,” said Franklin. “We wanted to help prepare kids for that type of experience.“

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Franklin shared they’ve enjoyed having the tournament for the last 15 years and he’s looking forward to seeing the tournament grow.

If you’re interesting in learning more about Nebraska USA Wrestling, visit their website.

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Nebraska-Kearney wins 2025 DII wrestling championship

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Nebraska-Kearney wins 2025 DII wrestling championship


The 2025 NCAA DII wrestling championship tournament was held in Indianapolis, IN, from March 14-15 at Corteva Coliseum. Nebraska-Kearney took home the title with a score of 115 for its second title in four years. 

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 2025 DII wrestling championship schedule

Final results

DII wrestling championship results

 

2025 DII wrestling championship qualifying meets

The national qualifiers list was announced on March 2 at 6 p.m. E.T. 30 qualifiers from each region below were chosen.

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Qualifying Tournaments Dates Host
Super Region One March 1, 2025 Fairmont State
Super Region Two March 1, 2025 UNC Pembroke
Super Region Three March 1, 2025 Tiffin
Super Region Four March 1, 2025 Central Missouri
Super Region Five March 1, 2025 Augustana (South Dakota)
Super Region Six March 1, 2025 Western Colorado

2025 DII wrestling championship tickets

You can purchase tickets through the NCAA for each of the sessions here.

2025 DII wrestling championship history

The DII wrestling national championship dates back to 1963, skipping 2020 due to COVID-19, with the first-ever championship trophy going to Western State. Cal State, Cal Poly Bakersfield are tied for second with eight national titles. Central Oklahoma captured its ninth title last season, making it the winningest team in championship history. 

See the complete wrestling history below: 

Year Champion Coach Points Runner-Up Points Host or Site
2024 Central Oklahoma  Todd Steidley 110 Lander  86.5 Wichita, Kansas,
2023 Central Oklahoma  Todd Steidley 121 Lander 78 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2022 Nebraska-Kearney  Dalton Jensen 127 Central Oklahoma 86 St. Louis, Missouri
2021 St. Cloud State Steve Costanzo 107 Nebraska-Kearney 105.5 St. Louis, Missouri
2020 Canceled due to Covid-19
2019 St. Cloud State Steve Costanzo 95.5 Wheeling Jesuit 87.5 Cleveland, Ohio
2018 St. Cloud State Steve Costanzo 91.5 Notre Dame (Ohio) 84 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2017 Notre Dame (Ohio) Frank Romano 103.5 St. Cloud State 67 Birmingham, Ala.
2016 St. Cloud State Steve Costanzo 90 Notre Dame (Ohio) 82 Sioux Falls, S.D.
2015 St. Cloud State Steve Costanzo 84.5 Nebraska-Kearney 76.5 St. Louis
2014 Notre Dame (Ohio) Frank Romano 99.5 Nebraska-Kearney 64.5 Cleveland
2013 Nebraska-Kearney Marc Bauer 108 St. Cloud State 105 Birmingham, Ala.
2012 Nebraska-Kearney Marc Bauer 107 St. Cloud State 95 CSU-Pueblo
2011 Nebraska-Omaha Mike Denney 102.5 St. Cloud State 90.5 Nebraska-Kearney
2010 Nebraska-Omaha Mike Denney 131 Augustana (S.D.) 72 Nebraska-Omaha
2009 Nebraska-Omaha Mike Denney 146.5 Newberry 80.5 Houston
2008 Nebraska-Kearney Marc Bauer 109.5 Minnesota State-Mankato 108 Upper Iowa
2007 Central Oklahoma David James 124.5 Nebraska-Kearney 108.5 Nebraska-Kearney
2006 Nebraska-Omaha Mike Denney 117 Nebraska-Kearney 98.5 Findlay
2005 Nebraska-Omaha Mike Denney 109.5 Augustana (S.D.) 101 Nebraska-Omaha
2004 Nebraska-Omaha Mike Denney 97.5 North Dakota State 95 Minnesota State-Mankato
2003 Central Oklahoma David James 87.5 Nebraska-Kearney 73.5 Wheeling, W.Va.
2002 Central Oklahoma David James 126 North Dakota State 116.5 Wisconsin-Parkside
2001 North Dakota State Bucky Maughan 98.5 South Dakota State 91 Northern Colorado
2000 North Dakota State Bucky Maughan 91.5 Central Oklahoma 75 South Dakota State
1999 Pittsburgh-Johnstown Pat Pecora 110 Nebraska-Omaha 105.5 Nebraska-Omaha
1998 North Dakota State Bucky Maughan 112 South Dakota State 78 CSU-Pueblo
1997 San Francisco State Lars Jensen 95 Nebraska-Omaha 81 North Dakota State
1996 Pittsburgh-Johnstown Pat Pecora 86.5 Central Oklahoma 81.5 Northern Colorado
1995 Central Oklahoma David James 148 Nebraska-Omaha 103 Nebraska-Kearney
1994 Central Oklahoma David James 127.24 Minnesota State-Mankato 65.5 CSU-Pueblo
1993 Central Oklahoma David James 108.5 Nebraska-Omaha 68 South Dakota State
1992 Central Oklahoma David James 91.5 North Dakota State/Portland State 78.5 Northern Colorado
1991 Nebraska-Omaha Mike Denney 79.5 Central Oklahoma 64 North Dakota State
1990 Portland State Marlin Grahn 100.75 Central Oklahoma 96 Wisconsin-Parkside
1989 Portland State Marlin Grahn 102.5 Ferris State 56.25 California (Pa.)
1988 North Dakota State Bucky Maughan 99 Nebraska-Omaha 81.75 Nebraska-Omaha
1987 Cal State Bakersfield T.J. Kerr 90.5 SIU Edwardsville 69.5 SIU Edwardsville
1986 SIU Edwardsville Larry Kristoff 110 Edinboro 106.5 SIU Edwardsville
1985 SIU Edwardsville Larry Kristoff 132.75 Nebraska-Omaha 84.25 Wright State
1984 SIU Edwardsville Larry Kristoff 141.5 Cal State Bakersfield 93 Morgan state
1983 Cal State Bakersfield Joe Seay 107.5 North Dakota State 103.75 North Dakota State
1982 Cal State Bakersfield Joe Seay 166.5 North Dakota State 78.75 Wisconsin-Parkside
1981 Cal State Bakersfield Joe Seay 144.5 Eastern Illinois 98 UC Davis
1980 Cal State Bakersfield Joe Seay 110.5 UNI 89 Nebraska-Omaha
1979 Cal State Bakersfield Joe Seay 112.75 Eastern Illinois 112.5 South Dakota State
1978 UNI Chuck Patten 124 Cal State Bakersfield 100.5 UNI
1977 Cal State Bakersfield Joe Seay 107.25 Augustana (S.D.) 78 UNI
1976 Cal State Bakersfield Joe Seay 92.5 Chattanooga 88.25 North Dakota State
1975 UNI Chuck Patten 112 SIU Edwardsville 71.5 East Stroudsburg
1974 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 131.5 UNI 95.5 Cal State Fullerton
1973 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 109 Clarion 80 South Dakota State
1972 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 94 South Dakota State/UNI 64.5 Oswego State
1971 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 118 Slippery Rock 58 North Dakota State
1970 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 82 UNI 58 Ashland
1969 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 127 Northern Colorado 81 Cal Poly
1968 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 91 Portland State 62 Minnesota State-Mankato
1967 Portland State Howard Westcott 86 Minnesota State-Mankato 57 Wilkes
1966 Cal Poly Vaughan Hitchcock 55 Wilkes 51 Minnesota State-Mankato
1965 Minnesota State-Mankato Rummy Macias 57 Cal Poly 54 Colorado Mines
1964 Western State Tracey Borah 51 Colorado Mines 49 UNI
1963 Western State Tracey Borah 62 Southern Illinois 57 UNI

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