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Cozad boys, Gothenburg girls claim Southwest Conference track championship titles

Cozad boys, Gothenburg girls claim Southwest Conference track championship titles

  • Jessica Kennedy

COZAD — The Cozad Haymaker boys totaled up 145 points and the Gothenburg lady Swedes finished with 119 to claim the boys and girls Southwest Conference team titles Saturday in Cozad.

Overton's Brock McCarter earns 2 gold medals at Fort Kearny Conference Invite

Overton's Brock McCarter earns 2 gold medals at Fort Kearny Conference Invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

OVERTON — Overton junior Brock McCarter earned two gold medals and one silver medal Friday at the Fort Kearny Conference track invite in Overton.

Diane Yeutter: God's presence covers you with divine protection

Diane Yeutter: God's presence covers you with divine protection

  • Jessica Kennedy

When you live close to God, he will protect you.

Sarah Neben: Driving in the raging rain

Sarah Neben: Driving in the raging rain

  • Jessica Kennedy

A “Hallmark Moment,” previously defined by my mom Brenda, is a moment between a couple that is not about the sweetness that you would see during a Hallmark movie, but instead is one of those tense times where neither half of a couple is behaving well.

Susan Bennett: PE class

Susan Bennett: PE class

  • Jessica Kennedy

Do you remember having physical education, or PE classes when you were a student?

Paul Hammel: Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

Paul Hammel: Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

  • Jessica Kennedy

Almost every time I head over to the local work-out joint, there’s some petition circulators waiting.

Nebraska Cattlemen's announces Beef Ambassador contest, advocacy training June 10 in Lexington

Nebraska Cattlemen's announces Beef Ambassador contest, advocacy training June 10 in Lexington

  • Jessica Kennedy

LINCOLN — Nebraska Cattlemen’s NCW – Consumer Education and Promotion Committee announced the 2026 Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest and Advocacy Training will take place in conjunction with NC’s 2026 Annual Midyear Meeting.

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Lexington's Ashley Najera receives Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association female senior scholarship

Lexington's Ashley Najera receives Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association female senior scholarship

Cozad boys, Gothenburg girls claim Southwest Conference track championship titles

Cozad boys, Gothenburg girls claim Southwest Conference track championship titles

Cozad girls, Swede boys earn runner-up titles at Gothenburg junior high Dutch Zorn Invite

Cozad girls, Swede boys earn runner-up titles at Gothenburg junior high Dutch Zorn Invite

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Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 4

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 4

Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

U.S. Highway 75 narrowing for construction in Bellevue area

U.S. Highway 75 narrowing for construction in Bellevue area

Motorists traveling U.S. Highway 75 in Sarpy County on Monday will notice the roadway narrowed to one-lane in each direction over two stretches in the Bellevue area.  

No three-peat: Vander Plaats wins Lincoln Marathon; Somers breaks through

No three-peat: Vander Plaats wins Lincoln Marathon; Somers breaks through

A defending champ’s bid ends, two first-time winners emerge and Nebraska runners pack the leaderboard in Lincoln.

Woman critically injured after allegedly leaping from boyfriend's vehicle

Woman critically injured after allegedly leaping from boyfriend's vehicle

A 30-year-old woman went to an Omaha hospital in critical condition with a head injury after she allegedly leaped from a vehicle Sunday morning near 24th and Poppleton Streets. 

Malcolm man dies after motorcycle crashes near Lincoln Airport during pursuit with State Patrol

Malcolm man dies after motorcycle crashes near Lincoln Airport during pursuit with State Patrol

The motorcyclist lost control while exiting I-80 at the Northwest 48th Street interchange during a pursuit with the Nebraska State Patrol.

Omaha Public Schools students apply range of skills in house construction project

Omaha Public Schools students apply range of skills in house construction project

From installing plumbing and drywall to designing landscaping and picking paint colors, Omaha Public Schools students were involved throughout the construction process of a newly completed house in North Omaha. 

Lincoln Marathon recap: Streets begin reopening as race day wraps up

Lincoln Marathon recap: Streets begin reopening as race day wraps up

Taylor Somers of Omaha won the women's full-marathon on Sunday. Jacob Vander Plaats of Sioux Center, Iowa, won the men's race.

Omaha family displaced by house fire caused by 'smoking materials'

Omaha family displaced by house fire caused by 'smoking materials'

A family of four sought alternate housing Saturday after being displaced due a fire at their southwest Omaha home near Zorinsky Lake

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The mess Nebraska ticket holders face | Tom Shatel’s Press Box

The mess Nebraska ticket holders face | Tom Shatel’s Press Box

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'Wasn't our weekend': Buckeyes blast seven Sunday homers, broom No. 16 Nebraska baseball

'Wasn't our weekend': Buckeyes blast seven Sunday homers, broom No. 16 Nebraska baseball

Ohio State belted seven homers, busted out the brooms and halted all of No. 16 Nebraska baseball's momentum for hosting a NCAA baseball regional. 

No. 3 Nebraska softball finishes regular season with sweep of Penn State

No. 3 Nebraska softball finishes regular season with sweep of Penn State

With a Big Ten title in hand, No. 3 Nebraska softball finished the regular season in style with a sweep of Penn State and 23-1 mark in league play.

Shatel: Gentle reminder, there are stories behind Memorial Stadium tickets amid reseating

Shatel: Gentle reminder, there are stories behind Memorial Stadium tickets amid reseating

Columnist Tom Shatel is hearing from Husker fans with a big decision to make on Memorial Stadium tickets. He hopes Nebraska's athletic department does, too.

The standouts and questions that remain after Nebraska volleyball's spring season

The standouts and questions that remain after Nebraska volleyball's spring season

Teraya Sigler is among the Husker volleyball stars who improved their stock after three weeks of spring matches.

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UNK shines at MIAA meet as Abdalla wins steeplechase
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UNK shines at MIAA meet as Abdalla wins steeplechase

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Nebraska Kearney athletes excel at the 2026 MIAA Outdoor Championships, with Abdalla winning the steeplechase and several teammates earning podium finishes.

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Lopers sweep Tigers to close 2026 softball season
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Lopers sweep Tigers to close 2026 softball season

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Nebraska Kearney swept a season-ending doubleheader vs. Fort Hays State behind complete games from juniors and Chloe Odle, with senior Mary Chvatal tying school marks.

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Go outdoors demo day at Cabela’s in Kearney
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Go Outdoors Demo Day runs Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cabela’s in Kearney, with live camping gear demonstrations and expert advice for all ages.

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Aurora High School hosts Nebraska Supreme Court arguments
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Aurora High School hosts Nebraska Supreme Court arguments

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The Nebraska Supreme Court held oral arguments at Aurora High School for Law Day, giving students a firsthand look at court proceedings and civic education.

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What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.

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Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

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They’re in remission, but their medical bills aren’t: Cancer survivors navigate soaring costs

They’re in remission, but their medical bills aren’t: Cancer survivors navigate soaring costs

Surviving cancer is only part of the journey. For millions, the cost of care continues to shape daily life.

Michigan veteran, 88, and online influencer team up to help 50 vets in 50 states

Michigan veteran, 88, and online influencer team up to help 50 vets in 50 states

An 88-year-old Michigan veteran and the social media influencer who raised $1.7 million to help him retire are launching a new effort aimed at lifting up other Americans in need.

'Chonkers,' the massive sea lion, is drawing crowds at San Francisco pier

'Chonkers,' the massive sea lion, is drawing crowds at San Francisco pier

It's a sight to behold — the 1-ton sea lion peeking his head out of the water and triggering a panic as other sea lions get out of the way.

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Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

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