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.
- JARED BARTON Columbus Telegram
Over 1,500 children in the Columbus area have received books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, thanks to the Columbus Area United Way's general campaign and database.
- LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star
With four returning starters and no access to its home field, this season presents an entirely new challenge for Wahoo.
- KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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.
- Andrew Wegley Flatwater Free Press
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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Petr Pavel will make a two-hour visit to the southeast Nebraska community of Wilber, home of the annual Wilber Czech Festival.
The tile game mahjong is on fire in Omaha. Lessons are in demand, leagues are forming, and more and more places are offering a spot to play.
Check out the highlights from Lincoln Northeast's 49-0 victory over Lincoln High on Thursday.
Zayne Scully took flight, Northeast’s defense scored twice, and the Rockets built a 42-point halftime lead to improve to 2-0 vs. city teams.
The Eighth Circuit ruled an Omaha officer was entitled to immunity from an excessive-force claim over a flashbang used during a 2020 protest.
Take a look at photos from Lincoln High football's week 2 game against Lincoln Northeast.
Property owners also will be able to submit returns online once they establish an account with a login and password at the Assessor’s Office.
Lincoln will be under a heat advisory during Saturday's Nebraska home opener against Ohio, which kicks off at 11 a.m.
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CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson football might have to compete against former NFL players Saturday. A Louisiana judge affirmed Thursday that two of LSU football’s late roster additions are eligible to play for the team this year despite signing NFL rookie contracts and suiting up for preseason games in August, per reports from ESPN and other outlets. Baton Rouge judge William Jorden said in ruling ...
Take a look at photos from Lincoln High football's week 2 game against Lincoln Northeast.
Nebraska football general manager Pat Stewart's radio hour included details on a "pleasant surprise" transfer on offense, a linebacker's injury and a transfer defender who has "exceeded expectations."
Lincoln will be under a heat advisory during Saturday's Nebraska home opener against Ohio, which kicks off at 11 a.m.
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Kindergarten students build routines through restorative circles, multisensory math, UFLI reading foundations, active play, and structured classroom activities.
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Second graders are off to a strong start to the school year, enjoying weekly STEM rotations that encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
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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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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 29, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Calamity Club: A Novel" by Kathryn Stockett (Spiegel & Grau) ...
“Coyote vs. Acme” takes relationships to another level and makes you reconsider the push-pull chase between Wile. E. and the Road Runner.
What an adventure! Or maybe not so much. A century ago, it would have taken two days to drive the 62 miles from Albuquerque to Santa Fe in New Mexico.
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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...
