Cyndy Frederick Ufkes, who moved to Los Angeles from Lincoln with her husband in 2002, are among the thousands of people who have lost their homes in the recent fires.

The family of former Nebraska State Sen. Abbie Cornett fled the horrific fires torching neighborhoods near their Los Angeles County home.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As the fires in Los Angeles raze thousands of homes to the ground, homeowners across the nation could feel the ripple effects. A Nebraska insurance agent said rates could go up for homeowners from thousands of miles away.

Jack Hoffman, a Nebraska Cornhuskers superfan known for scoring a touchdown for the team at seven years old, has tragically passed away at 19 years old.

Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg (1) reaches for a rebound ahead of UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)

Maital Neta, professor of psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is among U.S. scientists and engineers receiving presidential recognition for leadership early in their research careers. Neta invstigates how people's emotional responses to uncertainty evolve over time.

As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, leaving thousands displaced and causing widespread destruction, experts urge long-term support and careful giving.

Here is what they’re saying about Rutgers after the crucial victory: “Rutgers has a pulse! Huge win at Nebraska, snapping Cornhuskers 20-game home win streak. It’s a long climb, but this is a start.” — Zach Braziller, New York Post.

Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old with his touchdown run during the 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.

Rutgers visits Nebraska on Thursday! Let's continue our College Basketball odds series with a Rutgers-Nebraska prediction and pick.

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