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19 years ago today: The Hallam tornado

19 years ago today: The Hallam tornado

  • Lincoln Journal Star

A tornado swept through Hallam on May 22, 2004, leveling most homes and businesses. Volunteers in surrounding communities including Lincoln came together to help with the cleanup. Do you remember?

No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

  • Wilson Moore World-Herald Staff Writer

No. 6 Nebraska took control of its five-inning win at Minnesota with 15 runs in the final two frames.

WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

  • LIVIA ZISKEY Lincoln Journal Star

Teams of high school students from across Nebraska raced their hand-built go-karts around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's tractor testing track Saturday.

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Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

    The Haymarket district has been a focal point for businesses and restaurants in downtown Lincoln since the late 1800s. Look back at how the Haymarket changed throughout the years through these archive photos.

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    Spike in Lincoln overdose cases may be tied to laced drugs

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    Nebraska finishes second to Michigan in Big Ten men's gymnastics championships

    • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

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    What time is the NFL draft on Thursday: Time, TV channel

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    Vitality Village, an apartment complex that broke ground just two years ago on Eighth Street, held a ribbon-cutting and open house for its 234 units and clubhouse April 21.

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    Days after a loss, Southwest gets its revenge — and 4th straight HAC title

    Southwest was "sore" after losing to Southeast on Saturday. Days later, the Silver Hawks showed off a new look to win the HAC again.

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