The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will confer about 600 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive.
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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) is hosting its fifth annual Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium at the Holiday Inn in Kearney on Sept. 19-20.
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A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.
Wednesday was the first day of school for Lincoln Public Schools students in kindergarten and sixth and ninth grades. See photos here.
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As the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares resumed Tuesday, the defendant was back on the stand questioned by Defense Attorney David Tarrell in a re-direct.
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In lengthy testimony Monday, Aristh Rodriguez-Linares took the stand in Dawson County District Court Monday, as he faces three Class 1 felonies, including murder, in connection to the shooting death of Mykal Farinas Carballo on Jan. 21, 2025.
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Nebraska Public Media will televise six Nebraska and Creighton volleyball home matches this fall.
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Omaha will use streetcar project funds to repair or demolish the Blackstone building where a foundation wall collapsed in June, officials announced.
A 27-year-old Arizona man was arrested near Lincoln after a trooper located approximately 70 pounds of methamphetamine in his truck.
No injuries were reported, but some parts of the state were picking up debris from high winds, particularly in central Nebraska's Valley and Greeley Counties.
The judge found that to succeed in a facial challenge they would have to show that no set of circumstances exists under which the act would be valid.Â
Now-changed photos on the Douglas County Treasurer's Office's website and Facebook page depicted skylines that resembled but were not Omaha. The photos were replaced after a reporter's calls.
County attorney candidate Randy Ritnour is calling for an independent prosecutor to oversee charging decisions in the Good Government Lincoln petition investigation.
A woman lost $1,600 after sending money to a scammer claiming to be a lieutenant with the Lincoln Police Department.
A Republican National Committee lawsuit challenging a Nebraska law allowing certain overseas voters to vote in the Cornhusker State is over.
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A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.
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Nebraska volleyball outside hitter Skyler Pierce turned things around this spring. And she’s more confident than ever going into this fall.
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Nebraska-Kearney will induct five former athletes and coach Lyle Claussen into its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend ceremonies Oct. 2-3.
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Mid-Plains Community College reports a 34% jump in dual credit enrollment and a 136% increase in completed credit hours after launching free dual credit courses.
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Rock County Historical Society Museum in Bassett preserves local railroad, pioneer, church, school, and farm history and hosts seasonal events and tours.
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Cody Pool closes Aug. 11, and 2026 Cody Pool passes will be honored for pool access only at the Rec Center from Aug. 12 through the end of August.
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The summer is for blockbusters and big budget movies, but in between there are plenty of smaller, independent films to be found.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 8, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Calamity Club: A Novel" by Kathryn Stockett (Spiegel & Grau) ...
Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro lead this quirky rom-com about a society banning sex except one night yearly.
Via Ferrata, anyone? It’s an assisted high-alpine, high-adrenaline climbing adventure, I learned at Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico.
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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...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
