From UNL to DOGE: Nebraska prodigy’s role in Musk overhaul shocks, pleases back home

A little over a year ago, University of Nebraska-Lincoln student Luke Farritor was showered with international accolades for his work deciphering ancient scrolls with AI.

February 14, 2025Updated: February 14, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision Near Hastings

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision

Bargains Thrift in downtown Kearney set to close in April

Two arrested in Curtis after home incident

Two arrested in Curtis after incident at home

Charges filed after fight breaks out during Grand Island student protest

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

State

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

From UNL to DOGE: Nebraska prodigy’s role in Musk overhaul shocks, pleases back home

Regional

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision Near Hastings

Bargains Thrift in downtown Kearney set to close in April

Two arrested in Curtis after home incident

Charges filed after fight breaks out during Grand Island student protest

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

State

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

Alert sent out for intersection accident in Norfolk Wednesday

Texas man to be sentenced for traffic death, near Beatrice

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

Gage County sends data center review to planning and zoning commission

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years