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: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
The Unicameral's Education Committee started another week of the legislative session hearing testimony on another controversial transgender bill, this one dealing with youth sports.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
The bill, LB 574, deals with controversial transgender issues. It would ban gender-altering procedures on minors.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 8:45 AM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Those who represent Nebraska in Washington had this to say in response.
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. 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. 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: 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: Sep. 30, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
Lincoln Police are now investigating the ninth homicide of the year, the suspect was in court on Friday facing past charges.
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: 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. 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: 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: Apr. 6, 2022 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt
As state senators have pointed out, Nebraska’s prison overcrowding is the worst in the nation, but LB 920 came to an end Wednesday.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By Samantha Bernt and Bill Schammert
Nebraska’s proposed abortion ban, referred to as a “trigger” bill, will not become law this session.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By 10/11 NOW and Samantha Bernt
The Nebraska Unicameral failed to override Governor Ricketts’s veto on an application for millions of dollars of additional federal rental assistance, 29-16.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 4:23 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
It’s called Unify Nebraska, and hopes to do just that by hosting online conversations with people across the state.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 9:47 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Millions participated in sports betting across the country for the Super Bowl, but Nebraska is not quite there yet.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2022 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Trucks, one of Kroy Vandenberg’s favorite things, came from the Brainard area and beyond and lined the streets for the funeral.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 8:27 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
Right now, legislative ballots do not show candidates political party affiliation. Bill LR282CA proposed by Senator Julie Slama, could change that.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 10:42 PM CST
|By Samantha Bernt
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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