Samantha Bernt
Reporter
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Samantha Bernt was born and raised in Fremont, Nebraska where she learned her love for writing.
She decided she wanted to pursue a career in journalism after her first journalism class at Fremont High School.
Samantha graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2021 with a degree in journalism, and minors in psychology and global studies.
During her time at UNL, Sam wrote for the Daily Nebraskan, and interned at the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald.
In her free time, Sam loves to crack open a book, binge a new show and catch up with family and friends.
If you have tips or stories for Sam, you can reach her at samantha.bernt@1011now.com.
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Friends and family celebrated Syracuse Fire Chief’s return home after suffering from a traumatic brain injury.
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Six cases of the Omicron variant were reported in southeast Nebraska on Friday.
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Alexis Verzal, 14, has dreamed of being on Broadway. Next week, she’s adding another performance to her list.
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One Lincoln restaurant was recently saved by the community, and the owner has continued to show gratitude and give back.
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From Nov. 24, 26-28 at Gateway Mall, shoppers not only could look at designer decorated trees, but help the homeless.
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Copper & Wax Co. came to be when the COVID-19 pandemic forced Michelle Reiflin and Mindy Horn to shut down their spa, Juniper Spa and Yoga Studio, for three months due to restrictions.
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What started as an obituary to honor a Husker loving father, turned into betting for charity.
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On Tuesday, Waverly Middle School students were able to get a behind the scenes look of working in the industry.The Nebraska Trucking Association brought a fleet of semi trucks to the school to show more than 500 kids what a career in trucking is really like.
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Camille Thomas is spending her holiday season packing Thanksgiving meals for two Beatrice families.
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The team paid a special tribute to Cpl. Daegan Page, a young man from Omaha, who was one of the 13 marines killed in Afghanistan in August.
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Around 8 p.m., witnesses say a car swerved into the yard of Shannon Russell’s home, near 27th and O streets, and hit a utility pole.
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The Nebraska Department of Transportation and Nebraska State Patrol brought together first responders from five counties for today’s event at NSP headquarters.
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Students were given the chance to sharpen their cooking skills and also received feedback from chefs in the industry.
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Lincoln Girl Scouts tried their hand at crime scene investigating Friday night and earned their detective badge with the help of the Lincoln Police Department.
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A Lincoln 12-year-old has set out to bring some holiday cheer one cupcake at a time, all with the goal of benefitting the YMCA “Giving Tree.”
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Lincoln creatives got the chance to show off their work in-person at the South of Downtown Maker’s Market this Saturday.
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Casinos at Nebraska horse tracks got one step closer to becoming a reality on Friday.The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission released a 67-page document of regulations that could help bring casinos to six licensed race tracks in Nebraska, including Lincoln.
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Lincoln businesses both large and small thought of new ways to thank local veterans for their service.
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Lincoln Animal Control has been tracking coyote sightings since June of 2020, and have had more than 200 reported.
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The pediatric vaccine for kids five-11 was approved earlier this week, and Lincoln already hit the ground running to get kids closer to being kids again.The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department held it’s first vaccine clinic for the age group on Saturday, Nov. 6.
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One year ago a Lincoln man became unconscious behind the wheel in an Amigos drive thru. The quick thinking of six people saved his life.
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Nearly 60 Catholic church officials in Nebraska, most of them priests, are linked to sexual abuse cases involving over 250 victims.
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Kids ages five through 11 are now able to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after CDC approval.
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The Friendship Home and Voices of Hope said domestic violence becomes more prevalent during the holidays and there is a connection between stress and domestic abuse during the season.
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CenterPointe began work on a project worth $23 million Friday, hosting a groundbreaking celebration at the non-profit's Trabert Hall.
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The report is made in partnership with the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln and the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department.
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On Oct. 26, the Food and Drug Administration Vaccine Advisory Commitee endorsed the Pfizer vaccine for kids aged five through 11. Currently, only children 12 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine.
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In partnership with Tractor Supply Company, PBR held a bull weigh-in Friday before the Unleash the Beast's Cooper Tires Invitational.