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
- Amie Just Lincoln Journal Star
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.
Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.
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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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Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent challenger Dan Osborn faced off in a U.S Senate debate at the Big Iron Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair.
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Take a look at photos from the U.S. Senate debate between Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn at the Nebraska State Fair.
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State workers rallied as their union prepared to negotiate over pay, insurance and working conditions.
LINCOLN — A Nebraska Supreme Court judge rejected a last-minute objection from the state’s Democratic Party to the Senate candidacy of the chairwoman of the new Nebraska Working People Party. Supreme Court Justice Stephanie Stacy reaffirmed state Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s decision to allow Robin Richards to run as the Senate nominee for the […]
LINCOLN — Among Nebraska politicians, only U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith and GOP nominee for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Brinker Harding are going to Texas for the first-ever GOP midterm convention. National Republicans and President Donald Trump aim to use the event to highlight achievements from the first two years of Trump’s second administration, as well […]
House candidate Denise Powell fielded questions from local Social Security recipients Tuesday about the future of the federal program that is a main source of income for many older Americans.
Former Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence is turning pro, signing with NKA Universitas Pecs in Hungary. He leaves after the uncertainty surrounding his potential fifth year of college eligibility.
Roman Mangini doesn't have the most glamorous roles at Nebraska, but they’re vitally important, writes Amie Just, and his gritty embrace of them earned him a single-digit jersey.
Unprompted by reporters, Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen called Luke Lindenmeyer "the best one I’ve ever been a part of."
The grinding team leader Nebraska saw in safety Jamir Conn for months in practice and the quiet moments of the offseason showed up in the first game too.
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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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Estimated weekly crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle and northwest Colorado crops, based on ET data and local conditions, supports efficient irrigation decisions.
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Nebraska Extension hosts an October 8 webinar on feeding cowherds during drought, covering ration options, feed costs and nutrient strategies with limited forage.
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Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian American cardiologist, cartoonist, and author of the novels “On Rotation” and “Between Friends & Lovers.” Her new paranormal summer romance, “Die for Me,” has just been published, and she answered the Book Pages Q&A via email. Q. Please tell readers about your new book, “Die for Me.” “Die for Me” is a genre-bending paranormal romance about a 38-year-old Black ...
PARIS — A black background. A skull wearing a crown like a dark monarch. Red roses and a dagger. Then a short video on Goodreads, one of the world's largest online book communities: a hand with long, deep-red fingernails slowly turns the pages of a novel. Below it, hundreds of enthusiastic comments – and a warning: "Not for sensitive readers." Dark Romance has long outgrown its niche. Written ...
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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...