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Sarah Neben: Pampered pooches

Sarah Neben: Pampered pooches

  • Sarah Neben

Dan and I don’t have any grandchildren yet. You would think by this point with five children, we would have accomplished that goal by now but sadly, no luck.

PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

  • KENNETH FERRIERA Lincoln Journal Star

Two down, two to go. The city has already hosted two "fire hydrant parties." 

Diane Yeutter: Passing a good legacy on to future generations matters

Diane Yeutter: Passing a good legacy on to future generations matters

  • Diane Yeutter

Your life counts. When you live with a clear purpose and strong values, you help family members to make effective choices.

Susan Bennett: The good kind of habits

Susan Bennett: The good kind of habits

  • Jessica Kennedy

What are some habits that your parents had that you picked up and still practice?

Paul Hammel: Third major candidate joins horse race for governor's mansion

Paul Hammel: Third major candidate joins horse race for governor's mansion

  • Paul Hammel

Well, it now appears that we will have a third, substantial candidate on the ballot to become the next governor.

LRHC's Brenna Bartruff named to SHSMD's National 2026 Class of Rising Stars

LRHC's Brenna Bartruff named to SHSMD's National 2026 Class of Rising Stars

  • Jessica Kennedy

LEXINGTON — Lexington Regional Health Center proudly announced that Brenna Bartruff, chief communications officer, has been selected as a member of the prestigious 2026 Class of Rising Stars by the Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD).

UNK volleyball talks high hopes after 2025 performance

UNK volleyball talks high hopes after 2025 performance

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Rick Squiers, Sydney Davis and Brynn Stowell talk about their hopes for the 2026 season as the team starts practices together.

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Inside the legacy set in stone at century-old Lincoln funeral home

Inside the legacy set in stone at century-old Lincoln funeral home

Mark Hansen is the fifth generation of the 140-year-old Trump Memorials & Funeral Services, where he makes everything from headstones to memorial statues.

Her family was watching TV. They had no idea an armed man was hiding inside the house.

Her family was watching TV. They had no idea an armed man was hiding inside the house.

An armed man slipped into an Omaha family’s home without them knowing. He hid in a teen's bedroom before his standoff with police destroyed nearly everything they had.

Starting Sunday, street closures should ease UNL move-in traffic

Starting Sunday, street closures should ease UNL move-in traffic

Thousands of new and returning students will head back to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln beginning Sunday for Move-In 2026.

A late Juneteenth parade still brought Omaha together to celebrate freedom

A late Juneteenth parade still brought Omaha together to celebrate freedom

Omaha's Juneteenth parade returned to North 24th Street after a lightning delay, bringing music, family and community together to celebrate freedom.

Photos: Omaha celebrates Juneteenth with parade after June weather postposed celebrations

Photos: Omaha celebrates Juneteenth with parade after June weather postposed celebrations

Take a look at scenes from the 2026 Juneteenth Parade in Omaha.

Peace, love and music: Woodstock kicked off 57 years ago today

Peace, love and music: Woodstock kicked off 57 years ago today

Aug. 15, 1969. Half a million people. Three days of music. Mud, rain, freedom, peace, love … and a whole lot of unforgettable moments.

Old Market has big dreams for the future but needs to address issues, too

Old Market has big dreams for the future but needs to address issues, too

A creative arts district and an arts corridor that stretches north to south across 11th Street is being considered by the Old Market Association.

Brett Lindstrom says he's staying in governor's race, looking for 'pirate ship' for ballot access

Brett Lindstrom says he's staying in governor's race, looking for 'pirate ship' for ballot access

Nebraska candidate Brett Lindstrom said he is searching for a "pirate ship" to make the fall ballot, options that he said include at least one of two new political parties.

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Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

  • Jessica Kennedy

A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

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Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Aug. 15, 2026

Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Aug. 15, 2026

Dawn Staley shares memories of playing on 1996 Olympic team with Nikki McCray-Penson

Dawn Staley shares memories of playing on 1996 Olympic team with Nikki McCray-Penson

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Brownell Talbot starts new school year with renovations to historic campus

Brownell Talbot starts new school year with renovations to historic campus

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How a visit from Yankees icon Derek Jeter inspired Bears rookies ahead of their preseason debuts

How a visit from Yankees icon Derek Jeter inspired Bears rookies ahead of their preseason debuts

CHICAGO — It’s an NFL tradition. Each rookie stands in front of a team meeting and sings a karaoke song to the group. It’s relatively harmless rookie hazing. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was famously jeered off the stage by teammates in 2024. A year ago, tight end Colston Loveland crushed it with “Let Me Love You” by Mario. This year, undrafted rookie offensive lineman Jaren Kump ...

Nebraska's Matt Rhule shares main reason for repeat of alternate 'blackout' uniforms

Nebraska's Matt Rhule shares main reason for repeat of alternate 'blackout' uniforms

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule knows opinions vary on alternate Husker uniforms. He said Saturday he also knows this year's "blackout" theme will be praised by players and recruits alike.

Nebraska receiver Demitrius Bell takes next step in recovery from injury

Nebraska receiver Demitrius Bell takes next step in recovery from injury

The biggest winner of Nebraska’s football scrimmage Saturday may have come from a player who didn’t participate in it as receiver Demitrius Bell returned to workouts.

Nebraska's Matt Rhule talks injuries, takeaways from first live scrimmage of camp

Nebraska's Matt Rhule talks injuries, takeaways from first live scrimmage of camp

Nebraska football’s first live scrimmage of training camp yield two results the Huskers were hoping for most — plenty of repetitions and relative health.

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Rededication of Nebraska Wind sculpture on I-80
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Rededication of Nebraska Wind sculpture on I-80

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The Nebraska Arts Council will livestream the Sept. 3 rededication of the Nebraska Wind Sculpture, marking 50 years of the I-80 500 Mile Sculpture Garden.

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Grand Island police report results of speeding campaign
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Grand Island police report results of speeding campaign

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Grand Island Police conducted 797 traffic stops, issuing 287 citations and 167 arrests during a national speeding campaign focused on safety and impaired driving.

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GIPD awarded $20,000 grant for state fair traffic enforcement
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GIPD awarded $20,000 grant for state fair traffic enforcement

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The Grand Island Police Department received up to $20,000 to fund overtime traffic enforcement during the 2026 Nebraska State Fair, targeting impaired and unsafe driving.

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North Platte Community College will sell surplus vehicles, tools, furniture and more in an online auction closing Aug. 19, with pickup on campus Aug. 20.

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Why do ancient philosophers still matter today? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do ancient philosophers still matter today? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 A personal list of influential thinkers becomes a broader conversation about happiness, virtue, education and whether philosophy can genuinely change the course of a life.

Ryan Murphy takes us back to 1981 with 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

Ryan Murphy takes us back to 1981 with 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

Ryan Murphy has become one of the most prolific forces in television, with series across genres ranging from "Glee" to "9-1-1" to "American Horror Stories." His latest is "The Shards."

Why do we value honesty more than we practice it? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do we value honesty more than we practice it? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From everyday lies to artificial intelligence, the hosts examine self-deception, declining trust and how repeated choices gradually shape personal character.

'Westhampton' among independent films flying under the radar | Streamed & Screened podcast

'Westhampton' among independent films flying under the radar | Streamed & Screened podcast

The summer is for blockbusters and big budget movies, but in between there are plenty of smaller, independent films to be found.

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Photos: Omaha celebrates Juneteenth with parade after June weather postposed celebrations

Photos: Omaha celebrates Juneteenth with parade after June weather postposed celebrations

Take a look at scenes from the 2026 Juneteenth Parade in Omaha.

Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list

Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list

There's always something special about visiting a new ballpark. Each one has its own individual sights, sounds and smells.

People cannot tell whether short stories are generated by AI

People cannot tell whether short stories are generated by AI

BERLIN — In the latest worrying sign that people are increasingly incapable of distinguishing artificial intelligence from themselves, Cambridge University Press (CUP) has published research showing that readers give top billing to chatbot-generated writing after being misinformed that items were written by a human. The near-2,000 participants in the study were “unable to tell the difference ...

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Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

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...

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