Chad Connelly, Cozad, finished as the ranch bronc riding year-end champion over the weekend at the Nebraska State Rodeo Association Finals in Lexington.
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KEARNEY — A tradition that has showcased generations of musicians returns to downtown Kearney this weekend.
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After "retiring" last year, Lexington's Patrick Martin reeled in his fifth Nebraska State Rodeo Association year-end championship in tie-down roping Sunday at the Finals Rodeo in Lexington.
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The Lexington Public Library’s September Family Fun Night will focus on generosity and educating the community about the importance of the Give Big Lexington initiative.
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We had shakeups at the top of our 11-man rankings, as well as our 6-man rankings. Most notably in the small schools where Southwest got revenge for last year’s championship game with a 21-12 win over Garden County on Friday.
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COZAD — The Gothenburg lady Swedes finished as the Cozad Invite runners-up after falling to undefeated Centura.
- Jessica Kennedy
COZAD — The Cozad Haymakers finished fourth in their home volleyball tournament Saturday.
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Condolences are pouring in for a Council Bluffs family that lost two children Saturday in a two-vehicle crash near Bennington.
Lincoln's mayor and City Council chair proposed two charter amendments Monday to compete with proposals from Good Government Lincoln that they say could shorten the mayor's time in office.
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday approved three Workforce Pell Grant programs in Nebraska, making the state the third in the nation to receive approvals for programs.
The Lincoln Police Department is trying to locate a 78-year-old woman who has dementia.
Since March, the program — a collaboration between LPD and CenterPointe — has taken 224 co-responder calls.
On Monday, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and City Council Chairperson Brody Weber announced two of the city’s proposed alternatives to the Lincoln charter amendments and called for a vote against a third that would allow residents in smaller communities to vote in city elections.
The average price of diesel rose to $5.96 per gallon in Nebraska, up $2.55 from a year ago, AAA says.
The task force will meet approximately six times from October to December in the County-City Building.
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Lexington Regional Health Center celebrated its 50th anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 1, with a free community event at the hospital.
Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference as the Huskers prepare for North Dakota.
Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Sept. 14, 2026
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule wants better pass protection from his offensive for the Husker quarterbacks: "Keep them upright."
Maisie Boesiger Schwarting didn’t envision coaching after her Nebraska volleyball career. Now, working alongside her mom, dad and sister at Norris has become “the best three hours of her day.”
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Nehawka flint quarries in Cass County, Nebraska, supplied prehistoric toolstone widely traded across Central Plains Tradition sites and are listed on the National Register.
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Fernanda Rodriguez scored twice as Regis defeated Nebraska Kearney 4-0 in Denver, with the Rangers outshooting UNK 28-11 and extending their series lead.
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Nebraska Kearney and Colorado Christian played to a scoreless draw in Lakewood, Colo., with CCU edging UNK in shots and corners in their first meeting since 2011.
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Nebraska Kearney women’s golf opened 2026-27 with four school records and a 21-shot win at the Central Region Preview, led by medalist Liz Lyons’ 7-under 137.
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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.
🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.
🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.
If “Practical Magic 2” is conjuring up all the cozy, spooky feelings despite it still feeling like summer, maybe you want to call in the fall with some witchy movies.
Researchers said this is cause for concern considering the major effect parent reading with young kids has on outcomes such as language development and literacy.
LifeStance Health reports that postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe condition, is often misdiagnosed due to its unusual symptoms and lack of recognition in clinical training.
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