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.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Samantha Bernt
Back in October, 10/11 NOW brought you the story of a volunteer firefighter who was severely burned after fighting the wild fires in Hallam. On Friday, the city of Crete welcomed him home from the hospital.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
What started as just a study last year now has many Lincoln business owners eyeing an opportunity down the road to cash in on a downtown convention center.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:52 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Property owners across Lincoln and Lancaster County are receiving their 2023 valuations in the mail and many are flat-out stunned by the number they’re seeing.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Nebraskans voted and now they’re seeing the impacts. In January, the state’s minimum wage went up from $9 to $10.50 with increases coming for the next three years.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 5:42 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Families came together as a racing team at Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed in Lincoln. The museum held its fifth annual Lego Pit Stop Event.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:45 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
A recent report shows most of the restaurants that closed last year in Lincoln were local rather than chains, but also that the industry is making positive strides.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
The Lincoln nonprofit I’ve Got a Name, said this type of crime impacts areas from big cities to rural towns, and raising awareness has the power to save lives.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
It started in 2018 and officials say they should wrap up in 2026, but staff members said it’s much needed as the last update to the system dates back decades.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 5:29 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
For many, the New Year means coming up with New Year’s Resolutions. One of the most common ones, exercising and living a healthier life.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
As 2023 starts, the Nebraska Safety Council hopes to cut back on deadly crashes across the state.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
The fight to bring medical marijuana to Nebraska isn’t over. A state senator plans to, once again, introduce a bill this session keeping hope alive for a group that wants to see it legalized.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Crews at the City of Lincoln wastewater plant are taking methane from wastewater, and turning it into fuel for city buses and beyond.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Here in Lincoln, the People’s City Mission held a memorial, while at the same time urging those who are without a home to seek shelter amid this freezing and potentially deadly weather.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 9:15 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
With a storm brewing and the holidays just days away, shoppers are hitting the aisles before the weather keeps them home.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:14 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
With dangerous cold expected later this week, utility companies want you to be prepared.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 9:34 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
For years, Lincoln Public School students have been able to learn more about their passion outside of a typical classroom. Thanks to focus programs, students get hands-on experience in areas like aviation, culinary arts, health sciences, and even more options are becoming available.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
First responders south of town said overall the Beltway is a good thing but any emergencies that happen on it add to an already full workload.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 9:16 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
In the fight against America’s opioid addiction crisis, CVS and Walgreens will be paying a large amount of money with Nebraska set to receive a little more than $41 million. With the lawsuit settle come questions about how Nebraska, and more than a dozen other states, will use that money.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:44 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
As of November 1, 2022, the Lincoln Police Department had tested roughly 65% of all the kits it's seen this year. It’s a sharp jump compared to last year when just 37% were tested.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 9:44 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
An effort is underway to give the 65-year-old mural a new home. All 763,000 tiles of the Pershing Mural will be displayed at Wyuka Cemetery.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:12 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
It’s for people like Jakkinni Beaman, who goes to the Cedars Youth Outreach Center every day. It’s a place where kids without a home can go get a bite to eat, get help applying for jobs and housing, or just relax.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:34 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Some Lincoln small businesses said this week kicks off their busiest time of the year and supporting them not only helps their business, but it also puts money back into the community.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
A new nonprofit is feeding those in need this holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:40 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Three months ago Jon Becken had a stroke. He had all the major symptoms, he couldn’t speak and his arms and legs were paralyzed but less than 48 hours later, he was out of the hospital.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
At this time a week from now you may be going back for seconds or dozing off, but until then you might find that your holiday budget doesn’t stretch as far as it usually does.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:56 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
“There were recommendations to do a study of the water system, the plumbing, back as early as 2009, if not earlier, and nothing was ever done."
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 10:44 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Two years ago Nebraskans voted to bring sports betting and gaming to the state. Tuesday, 10/11 Now has learned it could still be months until you can put money on the spread, the over-under, or the moneyline.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 8:58 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Monday, a Lancaster County jury found Deontae Rush guilty of first-degree murder. The Omaha man could spend the rest of his life in prison, for the shooting death of a Lincoln man.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
For the last 24 years, veterans, their families, and those who just want to show their support have participated in the Veteran’s Walk of Recognition.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 8:04 AM CST
|By 10/11 NOW and Samantha Bernt
A water leak has prompted the relocation of almost 140 inmates from a housing unit at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Amid a nationwide teaching shortage, LPS is trying to stay ahead of the curve. While the district said they have all their classrooms covered, they want to expand their hiring pool and make sure people know their job opportunities become available throughout the school year.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Election Day has come and gone, and as a result of the voter ID initiative passing in the state, hitting the polls may look a little different going forward.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
One of two initiatives for voters on Tuesday’s ballot will be a raise to Nebraska’s minimum wage.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 8:42 AM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Brad Elder and the other Crete firefighter who was injured were trying to do a controlled burn to save a home when the wildfire suddenly shifted.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
This week, 10/11 NOW brought you stories of the wildfires in Lancaster and Gage Counties. On Friday, we’re shedding light on the fire that hit a small town in Saline County.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Just because a wildfire is contained, and for the most part extinguished, doesn’t mean the danger goes away.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
A Lincoln hospital is one of the first to introduce new technology in breast cancer screening. For many women, it has the ability to catch what some traditional screenings might not.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Norris High School Head Volleyball Coach Christina Boesiger was evacuated from her home on Sunday as the fire was quickly approaching. She helped organize the event Tuesday night, to honor those who went above and beyond for neighbors during a home match.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Two volunteers with the rural department ended up with burns on their bodies, one of them will likely be in the hospital for some time recovering.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
For some children, going door-to-door trick or treating can be a little too overwhelming. So on Friday, University of Nebraska Medical Center Health Care Students hosted a sweet and sensory-friendly Halloween event in Lincoln.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 8:59 AM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Flood cited a few specific crime stats from LPD comparing January to October of last year to this year.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 11:09 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
A Lincoln family is going through the unthinkable after being rocked by two tragedies less than a month apart.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:36 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
When it comes to substitute teachers, there are hundreds more potentially on tap compared to just last year, but when they’re needed, it isn’t always easy to find one.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
It comes after a network of families of missing persons came together to ask for a day of recognition.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 9:09 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The district’s reunification process happens when a student has to be evacuated from their school for something like a fire, gas leak, or potentially something worse.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
It’s a way for people to learn vital skills and the model is set up for them to eventually get full-time jobs in the tech industry.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
When war broke out in his home country, Alexander Syniy, his wife and three kids fled Ukraine and came to Nebraska.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
For indigenous people in Lincoln, it’s a day of reflection and a reminder to keep pushing forward amid push back from the city.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The University of Nebraska is celebrating a milestone, 50 years of Title IX and allowing women to participate in college athletics.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Wednesday, the city unveiled a new mural on the Antelope Park basketball courts. A project that’s been years in the making.
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