United States Attorney Lesley Woods said the plot began in the fall of 2023 from a federal prison in Louisiana.
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The waterfowl population in the U.S. and Canada declined slightly from last year, including the lowest numbers of the two most abundant duck species since 1993, according to an annual report of the
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Volleyball Day in Nebraska inspired outdoor matches in Georgia, New York, suburban Omaha and elsewhere. Now, NU heads to Wrigley Field for the latest eruption in volleyball's 'volcano' of growth.
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Voters in eastern Nebraska's 1st Congressional District might not see Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood and Democrat Chris Backemeyer debate after a fight over debate timing blew into public view.
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The remains of American soldier Robert "Bobby" Pierce, who survived the Bataan Death March but died in a Philippine prison, will be interred at Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday.
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Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp back to 2000. The guys revisit Nebraska’s unforgettable trip to Notre Dame. Plus, Anthony Colandrea’s fast start, the potential of Nebraska’s offense and an early read on the Big Ten after two weeks. What do the early results say about the conference sc…
Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp revisit Nebraska’s unforgettable 2000 trip to South Bend and ask whether the upcoming schedule has enough marquee matchups to keep fans engaged. Anthony Colandrea’s fast start, history of Nebraska transfer quarterbacks carrying big expectations. Plus: Does Nebraska-…
Nebraska swept No. 20 Creighton despite uneven offense, relying on stifling defense and middle-blocker depth. The unbeaten Huskers remain confident they have plenty of room to improve.
See photos as Nebraska volleyball plays Creighton on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska swept Creighton 3-0.
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Pottawattamie County designates Sept. 7–11, 2026, as National Payroll Week, honoring payroll professionals who ensure accurate, timely pay for county employees.
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Learn how to manage water wisely by allowing some lawn dormancy, mowing higher, fixing toilet leaks, running full loads, and changing daily faucet habits.
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Western bean cutworm trap data show moth flights winding down, with high 2026 populations and current scouting and treatment guidance for corn and dry beans.
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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...