Nebraska football unveiled redesigned uniforms at its "Red Sea Rising" announcement Saturday with new-look numbers and pants.
- SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star
Weston is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a dedicated history book and weekend festival on June 12-14. Founded in 1876, the Saunders County town has a population of about 250 people.
- Kevin Cole World-Herald Staff Writer
A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston convenience store was arrested Saturday in Council Bluffs.
- TED McDERMOTT,
Members of the Blackfeet Tribal Health System, including its medical director and CEO, have alleged that the health center’s prescribing practices have endangered patients.
- TED McDERMOTT
Dr. Mary DesRosier’s whole life has been built on “medicine, Blackfeet, helping and healing.”
- Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor
Take a look in and around Haymarket Park for the NCAA Baseball Regional game between Nebraska and Ole Miss.
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Two people remain in the hospital after cars racing on O Street crashed Tuesday night, police say.
The cases included that of Thomas Sharp, who was found dead inside a home in Adams after a standoff with law enforcement on Jan. 24, 2022.
Lincoln police arrested two women after one of them allegedly pointed a laser at a Nebraska State Patrol helicopter Tuesday night, police said.
The Health Department said Wednesday it detected the Jamestown Canyon virus in mosquitoes collected in the city.
The Department of Defense is basing a significant slice of its latest all-of-military effort to improve how the U.S. uses electromagnetic warfare at Offutt Air Force Base and STRATCOM.
Fireworks are flying off the shelves as Nebraskans prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. One stand in Denton said sales are up 45%.
National Night Out, which will be Aug. 4 in Charles Park, focuses on bringing together neighbors, businesses, nonprofits and first responders in communities across the nation.
Several of Nebraska's biggest prep basketball names are changing schools this summer.
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The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk offseason Nebraska football by assigning a word (or words) to describe three Husker-related happenings this week.
This NU safety had a then-career-high four tackles against Iowa, then made his first career start in the Las Vegas Bowl. Against Utah, he logged six tackles.
This NU safety had a then-career-high four tackles against Iowa, then made his first career start in the Las Vegas Bowl. Against Utah, he logged six tackles.
Fred Hoiberg praised center Boden Kapke’s energy, rebounding and leadership, comparing him to a recent former Husker. Hoiberg also discussed NBA Summer League ties, five in five and injuries.
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