The fate of some conservative priorities, such as changing how Nebraska allocates its votes for president or adding a “women’s bill of rights” to state law, could depend on whether Republicans succeed this week in making Democrats a minority on every legislative committee but one.

Omaha Sen. Christy Armendariz said she believed each of the Legislature's committees should reflect the political makeup of the state, with a Republican majority.

As state lawmakers reconvene for the 109th Nebraska Legislature, one of their first tasks will be selecting leadership in at least six contested races to chair legislative committees.

Nebraska suffered its third loss of the season Tuesday night in a 97-87 overtime defeat at Iowa. Nebraska went up 34-31 at halftime and was in control for much of the second half. But despite the Huskers’ double-digit lead,

Check out Wilson Moore's three takeaways after Nebraska's 97-87 overtime loss to Iowa: An offense that thrives on moving the ball and a defense that brings a double team on every post-up and baseline drive made for another contrast of styles.

Nebraska women's basketball upended No. 20 Michigan State, 85-80. NU improves to 12-4 on the year and 3-2 in Big Ten Conference play while MSU falls to 12-3 overall and 2-2 in the league. The Huskers are 11-0 at home this season.

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Expert recap and game analysis of the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans NCAAW game from January 8, 2025 on ESPN.