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: 15 hours ago
|By Samantha Bernt
For nearly four decades Nebraska law enforcement has brought those who are a danger to themselves or others to The Bridge, a behavioral health center in Lincoln. On Friday, that will all come to an end.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
She went to Tampa last week with the idea of only being there for four days, but as Hurricane Ian became more severe, her plans had to change.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
LPS said it’s making a point to invest in students and staff, and it’s even possible that school could see new athletics.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Studies show the new COVID-19 boosters could help protect against long COVID. With those boosters rolling out, health officials are urging everyone who is eligible to get those updated Omicron shots.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 7:59 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
In about eight months, road work that has transformed a stretch of land south of Lincoln should make driving in the city much easier.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
They’re going out to all property owners in Lancaster County as part of a new state law aimed at improving transparency to taxpayers. But without much notice or knowledge, they were coming, once it hit people’s hands there was some understandable confusion.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
As Nebraska football begins a new chapter, many may be wondering where the University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands in terms of past buy-outs and where the money to pay them comes from.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Lincoln Public Schools said it’s giving staff, students, and parents resources to reach out in times of need and get help.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The effects of this summer’s severe storms seem to be carrying over into this fall. As a result, an orchard outside of Lincoln is switching things up this season.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
In just a matter of days, there have been two deadly motorcycle crashes on Cornhusker Highway in Lincoln.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
It’s been a little more than a year since a reported rape at a UNL fraternity set off huge protests, with hundreds of students calling for action in the night that would follow.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Carrie Herrera and her sister organized a Tunnel to Towers 5K race in Lincoln after their family benefitted from the foundation.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The new LPS superintendent is already tackling some sensitive subjects and the school year just began.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Lancaster County is already pushing for more poll workers ahead of November’s general election, which is less than three months away.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Several local organizations came together on Sunday offering free haircuts to kids and taking a weight off of parents’ shoulders.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Lincoln Fire and Rescue welcomed a new addition to the fire museum thanks to a man and his love for fire trucks.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Students and parents can be more susceptible to deals that look a little too good to be true this time of year.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:25 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The Nebraska Lottery said they transfer funds to their beneficiaries every three months, and this year they were able to give the most since they started 29 years ago.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Amid a summer of record hot temperatures, a local business is helping keep people healthy and hydrated.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Wildfires and extreme heat have made for a challenging year for cattle producers. The Nebraska Cattlemen organization is helping those impacted, get back on their feet.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
On Monday, the public weighed in on the City of Lincoln’s proposed spending plans for the next two years.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Walking is an easy way for most people to get out and exercise. One Lincoln woman took her love for walking and brought it to social media, connecting women in the Capital City along the way.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
A Lincoln man is figuring out his next steps after his car was stolen from his driveway in east Lincoln and set on fire earlier this week.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
After the school shooting in Texas two months ago, there’s an even bigger emphasis on school safety and making sure proper plans are in place in case of an emergency or attack.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 7:16 AM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
It’s been nearly a week since Benjamin Case was murdered on his boat at Branched Oak Lake northwest of Lincoln. His daughter, Payton Case, said she never saw this coming.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Nebraska reached a major milestone on Tuesday in bringing gaming and sports betting to the Capital City.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
A free clinic is hitting the streets, finding Lincoln’s homeless population, and figuring out how to help.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Two Nebraska families are on a similar journey to get service dogs. When one family’s fundraiser was coming up short, another stepped in to help.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 8:59 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
For the seventh year in a row, Lincoln Fire and Rescue is being recognized for its success in helping heart attack patients.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
As the Fourth of July approaches, 10/11 NOW found out firework prices have blown up over the last few years. Local sellers said the holiday tradition has become another victim of inflation.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The community of Bennet is coming together this week to honor a life taken by a drunk driver and supporting a local organization at the same time.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
A new restaurant in downtown Lincoln is serving cuisine from across the world by a family with decades of experience in Lincoln’s restaurant scene.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
As a part of a grain bin safety campaign, Nationwide Insurance awarded grain rescue tubes and training to help rural fire departments respond in times of need.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Many reported burglaries and break-ins happen at night, but one Lincoln mom said a thief took advantage of an open garage door and her daughter doing yard work to steal in broad daylight.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The data from the city on case transmission, and data from the waste water helps the city determine what to expect when it comes to COVID-19 spread in the community.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The proposed biennial budget for the City of Lincoln is prioritizing public safety and health. It’s also proposing a cut in property tax rates, focusing on the growth of the Capital City.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Parents across the country continue to struggle finding formula to feed their babies. As shipment of formula are arriving overseas, it’s still hard to come by here in Nebraska.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The Lincoln City Council will soon decide on a redevelopment project in the south Haymarket. Monday’s public hearing was one of the final steps.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
During the last legislative session, the Nebraska Hospital Association introduced four bills to help retain and recruit nurses. Only one passed.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
As Memorial Day kicks off the summer season for state parks, Nebraska Game and Parks expects this season to look a little different will lower than usual staffing numbers.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Two years of teaching in a pandemic has resulted in many teachers re-evaluating their careers. For one LPS teacher, it led her to follow her dream of creating music.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 8:08 AM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
For the first time in around six years, LPS families could see increases in school lunch prices.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The Asian Community & Cultural Center held it’s 30th anniversary and AAPI celebration, hoping to show different cultural backgrounds.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 8:58 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
With low unemployment rates, and even more job openings, skilled labor employers are struggling to fill jobs.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Perennial foods come from plants that grow every year without needing to be re-planted.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
A World War II Veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday in the town he’s known all of his life. The people of Adams came together to celebrate the milestone birthday.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
As high school and college graduates receive their diplomas in the coming weeks, many are preparing to enter the job market.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Nebraska’s Primary Election is on Tuesday, and voters across the state will be hitting the polls. 10/11 NOW has some answers to those last-minute questions individuals might have before casting a ballot at the polls, starting at 8 a.m. CT.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 2:01 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The LUX Center for the Arts got a new mural on Saturday designed by a Lincoln 12-year-old.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
The Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore opened it’s new doors in south Lincoln on Saturday, welcoming hundreds of shoppers.
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