Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1.
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The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.
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David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies.
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Nebraska football unveiled redesigned uniforms at its "Red Sea Rising" announcement Saturday with new-look numbers and pants.
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Weston is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a dedicated history book and weekend festival on June 12-14. Founded in 1876, the Saunders County town has a population of about 250 people.
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A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston convenience store was arrested Saturday in Council Bluffs.
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Severe storms with winds up to 80 mph may hit Omaha Friday evening, the National Weather Service says. The forecast is less severe for the Fourth but could change.
Celebrations begin this week to mark America's 250th birthday. Here is a listing of parades, 5K races, picnics, fireworks and more on tap in this area.
Three Lancaster County SID boards will hold elections Sept. 15. Candidates must file by 4:30 p.m. July 27.
A 46-year-old man was injured in a shooting near 31st Street in midtown Omaha on Thursday night. Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Husker Harvest Days is loaning people-movers to transport folks around the museum grounds. Cars will be parked in the big open field along Highway 34.
The York County Sheriff's Office investigated the threat Thursday and determined the phone call warning of explosive devices at a Waco high school was generated using artificial intelligence.
Mailey Figueroa was last seen at about 12:30 a.m. June 20 leaving Bryan West Campus.
Parents in the Omaha and Westside districts have formed groups focused on limiting elementary students' iPad use at school as part of a nationwide movement.
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The QB gave the Huskers a dual threat they didn’t have with Dylan Raiola and peaked with a nearly flawless game at UCLA, NU’s last win of the season.
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Historical marker text recounts how Pibel Lake in Wheeler County, Nebraska, developed from an 1897 irrigation claim into a popular recreation area and Bible camp.
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Profile of Falls City native Charles Abbey, the first Nebraskan in Major League Baseball, tracing his rise with the Washington Senators, decline, and later life.
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🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.
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