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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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.
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With four returning starters and no access to its home field, this season presents an entirely new challenge for Wahoo.
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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.
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Ooh De Lally employees who were formerly incarcerated discussed reducing recidivism with Gov. Jim Pillen and Director of Correctional Services Rob Jeffreys.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a driver who allegedly chased three kids off the road and ran one over Thursday in southwest Douglas County.
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LINCOLN — A Lincoln voter refiled a challenge this week to a ballot measure seeking to cement limits on public school sports participation to student-athletes’ sex at birth after the Nebraska Supreme Court declined to hear the lawsuit. The case involves the Fairness for Girls campaign and whether language on circulated petitions — the “object statement” — […]
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OMAHA — A collection of officials representing the state and the University of Nebraska broke ground Friday on a new training facility at the southern edge of the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. The groundbreaking ceremony launched the first phase of a $17.4 million project building an Infectious Diseases Air Transport training facility, set […]
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No. 2 Millard South's defense and quarterback Trae Taylor surged late to break away from Lee's Summit North, one of the top teams in Missouri.
Take a look at photos from Millard South football's week 2 game against Lee's Summit North.
In her first career start, Cogill finished with four kills on 10 swings and a team-high seven blocks. Ogbechie added four kills and two blocks in just two sets of work.
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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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LOS ANGELES — Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and writer whose work advocated fiercely for working landscapes and working people, died "suddenly and peacefully" on Monday at his home in Port Royal, Kentucky, according to his family. He was 92. His daughter, Mary Berry, confirmed his death. On Thursday, she told The Times that her father, until about six months ago, was still writing regularly ...
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) ...
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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...