Thanks to GROW Nebraska for letting me talk about our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series at their MarkeTech conference in Kearney yesterday. Made some great connections afterwards! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska Learn more: nebraskapublicmedia.org/WhatIf

Nebraska's Curt Tomasevicz is back at the #WinterOlympics! The three-time bobsled Olympian is now the team's director of sports performance. It was fun following the Shelby native during the '14 #Olympics for @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social News stories/blog: nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

Each home game @huskerfootball.bsky.social selects a #Nebraska veteran as sentinel for an unoccupied seat honoring POW/MIA service members; last night it was Army National Guard veteran Jenny Bos.

Did you see the second half drone show at last night's Huskers game? Wonder who did it and how the created it? Our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." story has the answers! Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz... Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska

Wonder how some of that candy you'll eat or give away tonight is made? Check out this sweet story from our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe9m...

IF YOU MISSED IT: Two staffers at the state's juvenile detention center in Kearney have resigned, another is on leave, and a fourth faces a criminal charge in connection with allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with teens. From Sara Gentzler of Flatwater Free Press:

🍄 Mushrooms are great in all kinds of recipes. 🛶 But canoes? 🐝 And bee hotels? For #NationalMushroomDay, watch our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." story about Katy Ayers' passion for mycelium (vegetative body of a fungus forming mushrooms)! #WhatIfNebraska www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_JK...

For Indigenous Peoples Day, revisit this powerful story from our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series: how art replaced alcohol at the Whiteclay Makerspace. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq6R...

Abby Miller turned old vehicles into "tap trucks" serving drinks at events, with the business she started as a @unlincoln.bsky.social student, Pat On Tap. Another new story we're working on for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social series about innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship, #WhatIfNebraska!

🎶🎵 Hey Nebraska creators & composers...we want to feature your original music in @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's award-winning innovation/creativity/entrepreneurship series! Details at nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/watch/wha... Please share this with anyone who might be interested! #WhatIfNebraska

This week the "What If..." team followed Omaha composer Winston Schneider leading recording of his new chamber piece, "Endangered Menagerie." A fascinating creation calling attention to eight endangered/extinct species. Another new story for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social series! #WhatIfNebraska

Congrats to 2026 NE Teacher of the Year Sarah Hardin! Learn more about this amazing Mullen HS educator in this story from our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series about Mullen adapting to remote education after COVID closed schools. #WhatIfNebraska nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-me...

Like the drone show you just saw at the Husker game? Learn about the #Nebraska folks who created it, in this story from @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's "What If..." series. #WhatIfNebraska www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz...

Going to the game tonight? In addition to @huskerfootball.bsky.social you'll get a drone show! Learn about the Norfolk company creating this, in this story from @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's "What If..." series. #WhatIfNebraska www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz...

Excited @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's "What If..." is a finalist for two national NETA awards, for our Drone Show story & the latest season of our series. Winners to be announced Sept. 15. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska www.annualnetaconference.org/57th-public-...

IF YOU MISSED IT: The University of Nebraska's president, Dr. Jeffrey Gold, hinted at the difficult fiscal decisions facing the state university system after years of flat state support and threats of significant cuts. From Zach Wendling:

The "What If..." team finished shooting a new story yesterday about Marcey Yates & happenings at his Culxr House, including an art battle! The story is for a new season of @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's "What If..." project next year! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska

Thanks to the Nebraska Broadcasters Association for recently honoring our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." project with two more** Pinnacle Awards! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska ** Fun fact: "What If..." has won 10 NBA Pinnacle Awards since 2020!

It's a busy time for one #Nebraska business! Between July 3-5 Fantasy Drone Shows is doing shows in six states: NY, CO, MO, UT, NE & NM. Meet "Wiz" & team in this story from our award-winning @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series! #WhatIfNebraska nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-me...

Our "What If..." project looks at some road-making innovation in South Sioux City! #WhatIfNebraska

A couple weeks ago we spent a fun day at The Shiloh Farm to capture the story of social media influencer/farmer Noah Young for @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! Watch a version of our story on this Thursday at 7pm CT on "Backyard Farmer" #BackyardFarmer #WhatIfNebraska @unlincoln.bsky.social

[email protected]'s "What If..." series only uses original music from Nebraska creators in our stories? Learn how you or someone you know can be a part of our award-winning project: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf #WhatIfNebraska

A very #WhatIfNebraska approach to addressing housing needs. Check out this @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social news story. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

Just announced: three regional Emmy nominations for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series! Our Nerd Creativity, MIND Mobile & Fast Forward stories received nominations; winners will be announced in July. Watch the winning stories at nebraskapublicmedia.org/WhatIf #WhatIfNebraska

"It's a dream job." Meet candy scientist Tessa Porter in this new @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social news radio story from our "What If..." series about innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in #Nebraska. #WhatIfNebraska nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

"What If..." is back on the radio tomorrow! Listen for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social news story about candy scientist Tessa Porter and her business, Sprinkk, during Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska

50-years-ago today an F4 tornado struck Omaha, killing three people & causing $150M in damage. It was the costliest tornado in US history at the time. This video of the aftermath is from the @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social documentary "Devil Clouds" about a 1913 tornado outbreak in #Nebraska.

Happy #NationalTeachersDay to all the educators out there! A good day to revisit our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." story about Mullen Public Schools teachers, parents & students creatively adapting to remote educate after COVID-19 closed schools. #WhatIfNebraska youtu.be/IWimVCMYYTQ?...

Did you know that you can watch 126 videos on the @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." YouTube playlist? Check it out: youtube.com/playlist?lis... Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska

Hey Bluesky friends...I'm also now on Threads. If you're also there, consider following me for #WhatIfNebraska content and more! www.threads.com/@mtobias23?h...

"What If..." double feature today on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! 📺 5p CT, our new "Rewind" episode 📺 5:30p CT, our episode featuring Offutt AFB DPAA lab, fungus creations, Retail Aware & Grain Weevil. #WhatIfNebraska

Hope you enjoyed our "What If... Rewind" episode on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! Hope you kept watching the episode airing now that features food, ranch tech and summer camp innovation. #WhatIfNebraska

Tonight's new "What If... Rewind" episode celebrates the innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship #WhatIfNebraska has featured since 2019 by revisiting/updating past stories; & showcasing the education & music aspects of the project. 📺 Watch tonight, 9p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social

A nice regional honor for one of our "What If..." + @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social radio stories this weekend. Thank you MBJA for the award! Listen to the story and learn more about #WhatIfNebraska: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf

Get your weekend started with some award-winning @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." later today! ✔ 5p CT - our new "fun and learning" episode ✔ 5:30p CT - revisiting our "sporty" episode Lots of great innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship stories in each show! #WhatIfNebraska

Miss the new "What If..." episode that premiered last night on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social? Watch it now on YouTube! #WhatIfNebraska www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx8m...

A "What If..." double feature starts soon on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! ☑ 9p CT, our new episode ft candy science, mustard making, widget ideas & Luminarium ☑ 9:30p CT, revisiting our episode ft dog braces, art restoration, spidercam & remote learning #WhatIfNebraska

Want to meet a real-life candy scientist? 🍬 See how Tessa Porter combined her love of science and candy into a business, Sprinkk, that helps others create candy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe9m... #FoodScience #CandyMaking #STEM #WhatIfNebraska @mtobias23.bsky.social

Fun and learning is the theme of the new "What If..." episode premiering tonight at 9p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! The "What If..." team explores Omaha's Kiewit Luminarium while introducing stories about 4-H's INVENTURE Day, a mustard entrepreneur & a candy scientist. #WhatIfNebraska

A sweet new "What If..." story! This is also part of a new episode of our award-winning innovation + creativity + entrepreneurship series premiering tomorrow at 9 pm CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social. #WhatIfNebraska

After leading Creighton #Volleyball to more than 500 wins in 22 seasons, head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth is stepping down to take an administrative role with League One Volleyball.

Another "What If..." double feature Friday tonight on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! ✔ At 5p CT, our new "innovation in the sky" episode. ✔ At 5:30p CT, an episode featuring innovative approaches to utility inspection, mentoring & faith. Learn more: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf #WhatIfNebraska

Miss the premiere of our new "What If..." episode last night? Watch it now on YouTube. #WhatIfNebraska @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social youtu.be/pKaWI311oQA

A "What If..." double feature starting soon on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! ☑ At 9p CT, a new episode with drones + satellites. ☑ At 9:30p CT, an earlier episode with more drones (storm research) + experimental music. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska

Interested in innovation in the sky? That's the theme of a new "What If..." episode premiering tonight at 9p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social. We'll show you cool stuff at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum + stories about drone show creators & a student-built satellite! #WhatIfNebraska

Young #Nebraska scientists building a satellite to test solar panel materials...that's very #WhatIfNebraska! This new "What If..." story is also part of a new episode of our innovation/creativity/entrepreneurship series premiering tomorrow (4/2) at 9p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social.

NEBRASKA UNEMPLOYMENT UP: Nebraska’s unemployment rate has reached 3% according to the latest labor report, up from 2.6% a year ago. From Cindy Gonzalez:

A "What If..." double feature tonight on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! ✔ At 5p CT, our new "something good from something bad" episode ✔ At 5:30p CT, our "all the world's a stage" episode Learn more: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska

In case you missed the new "What If..." episode that just aired on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social... #WhatIfNebraska youtu.be/0oTAWo12STs?...

📺 The latest episode of our award-winning series on innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship premieres tonight at 9p CT, 8p MT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social! 📺 Stick out afterwards...our first-ever show from 2019 airs at 9:30p CT, 8:30p MT! Learn more: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf