Maddie Ames
Reporter
Maddie Ames joined Nebraska Public Media in 2026. Previously, she worked as a multimedia journalist at The Omaha World-Herald. Maddie is a Lincoln native and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Outside of reporting, Maddie enjoys weekly trivia nights with friends and reading.
Recent News Stories
- ‘Where the people meet their government’: Lancaster County hosts high school social studies students for County Government Day
- Nebraska’s largest skate park opens in Lincoln
- Lincoln health agency reports fewer refugees assisted in 2025
- New central library in downtown Lincoln expected to bring in more visitors and programming opportunities
- Lincoln police report 6 people dead from suspected drug overdoses in last 2 weeks
- Downtown Lincoln prepares for impact of 'Project O Street' as construction is set to begin
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln launches initiative to set goals and priorities for the coming years
- Planning officials approve changes making it easier for businesses to operate sidewalk cafes in Lincoln
- ‘Public libraries are more than books’: New community resource worker initiative connects Lincoln residents with support
- ‘It's okay to go ask for help’: Nebraska’s DHHS highlights mental health resources as wildfires continue
- Ricketts faces multiple challengers in U.S. Senate race
- Lincoln Police Department annual report reveals increase in violent crime; overall crime down for 3rd straight year
- Creighton coach Greg McDermott retires after 16 years; new era begins under Alan Huss