PETA shows up, locals show out: Record day for Valentine BBQ restaurant

PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” truck is making its way through Nebraska this week, aiming to get people to reconsider what’s on their plate—especially when it comes to pork.

June 2, 2025Updated: June 2, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Retired astronaut speaks at Hubble Telescope Exhibit

He's the lone Nebraskan who has spent time in space, and he has done so for nearly half a year, spending over 160 days orbiting the big, blue marble.

PETA shows up, locals show out: Record day for Valentine BBQ restaurant

Regional

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Retired astronaut speaks at Hubble Telescope Exhibit

State

North Central volleyball makes school history with first trip to state

Denise Powell outlines priorities after winning Nebraska’s 2nd District

Nebraska records its highest midterm voter turnout rate of the 21st century

Jury finds Timothy Erks guilty of child abuse resulting in death, four other felonies

Flood discusses priorities after winning reelection in Nebraska’s 1st District

CCC-Columbus campus president to retire

Sports

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer