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With four returning starters and no access to its home field, this season presents an entirely new challenge for Wahoo.
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Nearly 26 years after Regina Bos went missing in Lincoln, a new lead has prompted a renewed investigation into the case, police say. Capt. Ben Miller speaks to the media on Aug. 24, 2026.
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Two paid staffers of Dan Osborn’s campaign joined an effort to dissolve a rival political party last year, documents show.
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Coaches noticed Peyton Reed at Yutan — he stood out at 6-2, 240. Yet he wasn't playing football, yet. Now that he is, the decision is paying off.
- KENNETH FERRIERA Lincoln Journal Star
Two down, two to go. The city has already hosted two "fire hydrant parties."
- RANDY SPEER Regional Sports Editor
Tackling machines, ball hawks and run stoppers encompass some of the top returning defensive talent in the area.
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Independent Dan Osborn challenges incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts for his seat in the Senate. Here's what to know ahead of their debate at the Nebraska State Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
City Attorney Yohance Christie argued Attorney General Mike Hilgers had no clear legal right to an order that would require the city to place the petitions on the November ballot.
A man’s arrest in connection with the Aug. 16 Old Market shooting occurred while another shooting happened in the popular district on Sunday.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts hosted a federal issues forum at the Nebraska State Fair with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer.
The new regulations cover critical aspects such as noise, lighting, backup power, infrastructure responsibility and decommissioning requirements to mitigate the impact of large data centers on rural Lincoln County areas.
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Three people made their first court appearance Monday for their alleged involvement in submitting petitions with false signatures in Lancaster County.
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Nebraska's Monday afternoon release of its depth chart included surprises along the offensive line and in the secondary, with expected tight battles at other positions headed into the season.
In his first downs, second guesses, Tom Shatel sees echoes of Husker glory in Nebraska volleyball’s blazing start, drawing parallels to three legendary Husker football seasons.
A new-look Nebraska football team will unveil its starting lineups Saturday morning. Now the Huskers will reveal single-digit jersey numbers at the same time.
Nebraska volleyball remained at No. 1 in the AVCA Top 25 while Creighton after a successful stint in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, moved into the top 10.
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Twenty-one Nebraska students will join the 2026-27 Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy, building leadership skills, industry insight and professional networks.
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Southeast Community College releases its 2026 Bobcats fall schedules, highlighting home volleyball and soccer and regional events across multiple sports.
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Pottawattamie County Public Health released its 2026–2028 CHIP, a three-year plan created with community partners to guide health priorities and collaboration.
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Güzelyurt, a town on the edge of Turkey's rural region of Cappadocia, is one of my favorite discoveries in this bizarre and fascinating corner of central Turkey. It sits at the edge of the Ihlara Valley, about 35 miles from the regional capital of Nevşehir. It's best known in Turkey as a tow…
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...
