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Twenty minutes after announcing John Cook was retiring, the program announced Dani Busboom Kelly — the former Husker player and assistant — will be his successor.

The latest test score data shows a continued decline in reading proficiency among Nebraska students post-pandemic, mirroring national trends.

During Cook's tenure, Nebraska had five Olympians, three AVCA Division I National Players of the Year, 72 AVCA All-Americans, and 10 conference players of the year.

In addition to winning national titles in 2000, 2006, 2015 and 2017, Cook led the Cornhuskers to 12 NCAA semifinals, nine Big 12 titles and five Big Ten championships.

Matt Rhule continues to foster relationships built through Nebraska football - even after the graduation of his former players. The Nebraska coach posted on hi

Elected officials from Nebraska and Iowa shared their thoughts on the deadly midair crash involving a plane and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss their case against a former Nebraska congressman charged with lying to authorities about a foreign billionaire's illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign.

The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

A federal judge agreed to drop felony charges filed against former Nebraska Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry with prejudice.

After Maryland simply outsized Illinois in a 91-70 thrashing that can be explained in a single state – the Terrapins' 62 points in the paint – the Illini bounced back to dominate Northwestern on the glass (plus-23 margin) and outscore the Wildcats in the paint.