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Nebraska senator alleges inappropriate comments from male colleague

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3 weeks ago

February 6, 2026

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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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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12 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute