Nebraska
What newbies to Nebraska should know about driving in the snow
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – With possible snow looming this weekend, the Nebraska State Patrol plans to have a lot of troopers on the roads.
On Friday, the patrol was “just kind of waiting for it to happen,” Trooper Madison Reynoldson said.
Having never driven in the snow, a Channel 8 reporter asked what drivers should prepare for to manage getting around.
Because the snow is so much later in the season than what most Nebraskans are used to, the state patrol is reminding everyone to double-check road conditions.
Reynoldson said you can check the 511 website to plan your route before you drive.
“If the weather is really bad, the first thing to do is make sure it is safe to drive outside; there’s times when it might be better just to stay home,” she said. “But you can always check 511 online, you can check the roadways that you’ll be traveling on, and it actually shows pictures and the conditions that those roads are in at that time.”
Some of the biggest pieces of advice the patrol wants to remind you about are to leave plenty of stopping distance between yourself and others, do not drive distractedly, and pay close attention to other drivers.
Keeping a close eye on your surroundings can be vital if you begin to slide.
Reynoldson also shared what essential items you should keep in your car to prepare for times like this.
“I would definitely keep gloves, coats, hats, extra water, food, for sure phone chargers,” she said. “That is one thing we see is that people that get stranded, their phone dies, and that is really our only communication with them.”
An ice scraper is also essential.
Channel 8 got to ride along with Reynoldson, who said the best thing to remember is to stay calm, accelerate slowly and think twice before getting on the roads.
The state patrol is available if you get stuck.
“If you get stranded or need help on the roadway, you can call *55, and that’ll get hold of the Nebraska State Patrol dispatchers, and they’ll send a trooper your way to help,” Reynoldson said.
On our Now Local News App, we asked what advice you have for Channel 8 reporters who are new to snow.
Winona said timing and controlling your speed are everything when it comes to driving in the snow.
“I am going to keep it real with you, it can definitely be scary,” she said. “I would advise you to leave early, take your time, and leave plenty of room for other drivers.”
Christopher shared the same advice.
“Go slow,” he said. “It took me a little bit of time to get used to driving here. Just like I said, go slow, assume there’s going to be ice on the road if there is snow on the roads. Potentially there is going to be ice hidden underneath so take it easy.”
The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 8.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
8-0-5
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 8 drawing
01-03-12-24-26
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from May 8 drawing
Red Balls: 02-20, White Balls: 09-11
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Winning MyDay numbers from May 8 drawing
Month: 01, Day: 16, Year: 17
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 8 drawing
14-16-21-43-51, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska Athletics announced Friday that the expansion of John Cook Arena is in full swing.
The Nebraska Athletics Capital Planning and Facilities Department posted to social media that the effort to modernize amenities and provide new seating options is well underway.
According to the athletic fund, the renovation will enhance Nebraska’s home-court advantage, modernize amenities and provide new premium and general seating options. This includes adding:
- New and improved seats with cup holders in each seat.
- A new centralized student section.
- New and improved courtside seating with both end court and side court locations available. The Courtside Lounge offers access pregame and during intermission and includes private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food, beverage and alcohol.
- New Loge Box seating with hospitality lounge with access pregame and during intermission, including access to private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and beverage with a cash bar.
- Libero Club seating replaces the VIP seats. Located in the back row of the 100 level, seats include access to the Libero Club Lounge pregame and during intermission complete with televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and soft drinks with a cash bar.
- Additional ADA seating with new vantage points and easier access from around the concourse.
The Husker Athletic Fund announced the first-ever reseating and parking process in October 2025. It is timed to coincide with the renovation of the arena to increase overall capacity to 10,000.
For more information about the reseating process, click here.
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Indiana Hoosiers in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday evening. The Huskers defeated the Michigan Wolverines, while Indiana defeated Washington to advance to the semis.
Nebraska enters with a 44-6 record and is on a 19-game win streak, the longest active streak in the country. The Huskers have reached the semifinals of each of the last five Big Ten Tournaments. Indiana is 42-13 on the season.
The Huskers won the Big Ten regular-season title, the first conference title since 2014 and the first outright title since joining the Big Ten. The 23 regular-season wins tied for the most in conference history.
The Huskers are led by 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Jordy Frahm. Frahm is hitting .429 with 19 HR and 49 RBI. She is also 16-4 with a 1.26 ERA in the pitcher’s circle.
Indiana is led in the batter’s box by Aly VanBrandt, who is hitting .405 on the season with 15 home runs and 61 RBI. Aubree Hooks is the leading pitcher with an 11-2 record and a 2.35 ERA in 80.1 innings pitched.
This will be the first meeting of the season between these two teams, as they did not face each other during the Big Ten schedule.
Watch Nebraska vs Indiana in the Big Ten Softball Tournament live on Fubo (free trial)
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday?
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs. Indiana in the semifinals of the Big Ten Softball Tournament will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Time of the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday
- Date: Friday, March 8
- Start time: 4 p.m. CT
The Nebraska vs Indiana semifinal match in the Big Ten Softball Tournament starts at 4 p.m. at the Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park, MD.
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