Dawson County commissioners sent proposed storage container and battery energy storage regulations back for further review after concerns about limits, setbacks and safety standards.
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Members of the Blackfeet Tribal Health System, including its medical director and CEO, have alleged that the health center’s prescribing practices have endangered patients.
- Olivia Moody World-Herald Staff Writer
A years-in-the-making, $11.3 million public garden opened Wednesday in Omaha's Old Market, transforming a former parking lot into a new green space.
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Lexington 14U Pony baseball team went 1-2 this week, falling to Norton on Tuesday, Gothenburg on Wednesday and won over Cozad Thursday evening.
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The annual New West All-Star Classic volleyball games take place Wednesday, June 17 at Minden High School.
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When grass is limited, early weaning may be a viable option for cow-calf producers.
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North Platte Community College announced the rosters for its second annual Black and Gold High School All-Star Game on June 6.
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A 31-year-old man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his father Thursday afternoon in Ashland, the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
Over 300 young women were selected to participate in the 85th Cornhusker Girls State, a weeklong program that gives participants the opportunity to learn about government.
Philip Hendricks, a 33-year-old retired Air Force technical sergeant and father of five, is being remembered for his devotion to family and his community. His 1,000-watt smile, too.
A proposed redevelopment of the Saddle Creek Marketplace in Omaha is headed back to the City Council as debate continues over affordable housing, grocery access and future of existing businesses.
Bill and Patricia Piwenitzky say friendship, teamwork and plenty of conversation have carried them through 75 years.
Two inmates were hospitalized after assaults at the Lancaster County Jail this week, court records show.
National Donut Day wasn't created as a marketing tool for donut makers to get customers into their stores.
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Nebraska football got a surprise, five-star addition to its official visit weekend from a dual-sport LSU commit.
Max Buettenback, one of Nebraska baseball’s in-state power bats, will finish his college career elsewhere.
SOUTHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is taking on the spiraling, out-of-control state of college athletics. The Protect College Sports Act now being discussed is a wide-ranging bill that could have profound effect, and there is much here that could impact UConn. Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was a star witness in hearings before the Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee ...
SOUTHINGTON — With UConn women’s basketball, as with any other team, it’s always one door opens, one door closes, and for other doors, you have to wait. So coach Geno Auriemma was in his office as players began gathering on campus over the weekend, getting the first glimpses of next year’s team. “I was really curious to see what it looks like, because every year is totally different,” he said. ...
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Explore Kearney’s G.W. Frank Museum of History & Culture on UNK’s campus with a guided tour, time to view exhibits, and notes on ADA access and partners.
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Join the free 8th Annual Fishing with First Responders on Sunday, June 7, 2026, 1–5 p.m. at the Nebraska Firefighter Museum with prizes, food and activities.
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Mid-Plains Community College named 127 students to the spring 2026 dean’s list, recognizing those who completed 12+ credits with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.89.
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Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation elected Brandon Jones board chair, named new officers and directors, and reported over $4 million in recent grants and scholarships.
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James Handy, an actor known for appearances in "Arachnophobia," "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," has died after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend's son. He was 81.
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