Our reporters are covering playoff games across Nebraska. Follow along for scores, key moments and quick reports as teams fight to keep their seasons alive.
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19 years in, Ashland-Greenwood's resident broadcaster still dishing out nicknames, calling big games
- LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star
Ashland-Greenwood had no local radio station carrying its varsity games. Tim Washburn helped start a volunteer broadcast network that now streams nearly 120 contests a year.
- Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
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Ben Doody offers three takeaways from a crazy election night in Nebraska and throughout the country.
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In a midterm rebuke, Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Republicans lost key state-level races. Plus, historic firsts of election day 2026.
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Haven't voted yet and need a refresher on what's on your ballot? Here's what to know about the statewide ballot initiatives and key state and federal races.
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Nebraska voters approved enshrining restrictions on girls and women's sports in the state constitution. World-Herald staff writer Grace Lewis explains how it all works.
Previously, the county was served by a combined city-county human resources department led by Barb McIntyre, who remains head of human resources for Lincoln.
The City of Omaha announced Mayor John Ewing's appointment of two new directors to lead its Public Works and Parks Departments Tuesday afternoon.
Quillow the porcupine was a familiar resident at RDC for many years. After a sudden decline in her health, Quillow the porcupine recently died.
A 70-year-old Louisville man has been arrested on suspicion of the second-degree murder of his wife, according to Cass County Sheriff Robert Sorenson.
A former Omaha Public Schools middle school librarian will spend the next 3-7 years in prison after he previously pleaded guilty for trying to solicit sex with an underage girl.
Two top seeds are out, and eight spots in the state finals are up for grabs. Here are our picks for every eight-man and six-man semifinal.
CHICAGO — Northwestern travels to Ohio State for a college football showdown on Saturday against the sputtering Buckeyes. It’s a great chance for the Wildcats to knock Ohio State out of the playoff picture, which would make the 2026 season a rousing success no matter what happens in the final two weeks of Big Ten play. But apparently Northwestern fans are more interested in talking about their ...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida has canceled a home-and-home series with Notre Dame scheduled for 2031 and 2032 as the Gators continue to eliminate Power Four non-conference games from their schedules. The Gators used a clause in the contract to get out of the deal without financial penalty, according to the Associated Press. The decision led to the Fighting Irish announcing Tuesday a ...
Nebraska volleyball honors four seniors Saturday after another Big Ten title. Whether Laney Choboy, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly return remains uncertain.
Neither new Nebraska OC Glenn Thomas nor players were handing our crib sheets to their Rutgers’ gameplan, but comments to reporters’ questions may hint at where their sentiments lie.
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Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court held a graduation Oct. 26, 2026, in Plattsmouth recognizing a participant’s 18-month program completion.
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SCC’s literary magazine Illuminations Volume 27 earned regional and national CCHA Best Magazine awards, with four students also receiving individual honors.
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Dawson Forgy scored four touchdowns to become Wayne State’s all-time TD leader in a 54-14 NSIC win over Concordia-St. Paul, totaling 231 all-purpose yards.
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SCC and UNL launched On Course, offering guaranteed UNL admission for SCC associate degree graduates and more than 50 mapped transfer pathways across majors.
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In this week’s episode of Streamed & Screened, film critic Bruce Miller offers his thoughts on some of the most notable films coming during this final stretch of 2026.
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“James Bond Will Return.” The phrase has appeared at the end of the credits throughout the franchise’s history, including “No Time to Die.” But who will be the new Bond?
Here are some of the restaurant deals available for Veterans Day 2026.
CMK Construction reports that efficient project management is crucial for remodeling, as homeowners prioritize communication, planning, budget predictability, and minimal disruption.
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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...
