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'Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future' Sumner Fourth of July events

'Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future' Sumner Fourth of July events

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Lexington 14U baseball defeats Gothenburg in tournament quarterfinal

Lexington 14U baseball defeats Gothenburg in tournament quarterfinal

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington takes on No. 1 Holdrege Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the 14U tournament semifinal in Holdrege.

Younes Landing breweries, golf driving range provide new gathering spots in Kearney

Younes Landing breweries, golf driving range provide new gathering spots in Kearney

  • MIKE KONZ Kearney Hub

The Younes Landing development is bringing nine new restaurants and bars to Kearney, plus additional locally owned businesses and entertainment — all with lakeside views.

Military museum showcases three vehicles during first summer Demo Day

Military museum showcases three vehicles during first summer Demo Day

  • Ashley Mohler

The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles in Lexington kicked off its annual Demo Days season Saturday, June 20, inviting guests to explore the grounds and watch military vehicles in action.

Lexington Legion juniors go 0-3 at Grand Island tournament

Lexington Legion juniors go 0-3 at Grand Island tournament

  • Jessica Kennedy

GRAND ISLAND — The Lexington Legion juniors faced tough competition this past weekend at the Grand Island tournament. They brought home a 0-3 record despite two close games.

Gosper County Sheriff's Office investigating drowning death at Johnson Lake

Gosper County Sheriff's Office investigating drowning death at Johnson Lake

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The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred at Medo's Resort, located at Johnson Lake.

Nebraska’s governor doesn’t carry a state-issued phone. Critics call it an abuse of state disclosure laws.

Nebraska’s governor doesn’t carry a state-issued phone. Critics call it an abuse of state disclosure laws.

  • ANDREW WEGLEY Flatwater Free Press

Flatwater sought the call logs from Gov. Jim Pillen’s cellphone. Four months later, his office said the records don’t exist.

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500-unit apartment complex planned on Lincoln's east side

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New York permit, other clues point to July 3 Taylor Swift wedding, NYT says

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Meet Land Phil: City hopes campaign will cut landfill waste

Meet Land Phil: City hopes campaign will cut landfill waste

Meet Land Phil. Lincoln's new waste diversion ambassador is leading a city campaign to improve recycling and reduce food waste headed to the landfill.

Pillen creates property tax ‘hotline’ to solicit Nebraskans’ anger on rising valuations

Pillen creates property tax ‘hotline’ to solicit Nebraskans’ anger on rising valuations

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen unveiled a new property tax “hotline” to pressure state lawmakers to act, but some senators don’t know if his push will work.

Technical issues snarl presale for Ella Langley Lincoln concert

Technical issues snarl presale for Ella Langley Lincoln concert

Fans hoping to purchase tickets for Ella Langley's Lincoln stop encountered technical issues on Thursday.

Zeus, beloved bobcat who far exceeded life expectancy, dies at Lincoln zoo

Zeus, beloved bobcat who far exceeded life expectancy, dies at Lincoln zoo

Most bobcats live between five and 15 years in the wild and about 18 years in human care. But Zeus far exceeded his life expectancy.

Book & Booze Fest with local authors, vendors scheduled for Friday at Ashland steakhouse

Book & Booze Fest with local authors, vendors scheduled for Friday at Ashland steakhouse

More than 20 local authors, five bookstores and more than 20 vendors will be on hand for the Nebraska Book & Booze Fest at Round the Bend Steakhouse in Ashland.

Omaha hosts Water Lantern Festival on Saturday with food trucks and live music

Omaha hosts Water Lantern Festival on Saturday with food trucks and live music

Omaha is hosting a Water Lantern Festival once again at Gene Leahy Mall on Saturday, which includes food, live music and lantern decorating.

Bus driver shortage persists for Lincoln Public Schools, increasing ride times for some

Bus driver shortage persists for Lincoln Public Schools, increasing ride times for some

The ongoing driver shortage means some LPS students could be riding the bus for more than an hour and a half before and after school.

Public safety would consume 57% of Lincoln’s proposed biennial budget

Public safety would consume 57% of Lincoln’s proposed biennial budget

More than half of Lincoln's proposed biennial budget would go to police, fire and pension costs under Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird’s plan.

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Nebraska records its best Directors’ Cup finish since 2000-01, Troy Dannen nets bonus

Nebraska records its best Directors’ Cup finish since 2000-01, Troy Dannen nets bonus

The Nebraska recorded its highest finish in the Directors' Cup in a quarter century, coming in 17th to net Athletic Director Troy Dannen a $200,000 bonus.

Why Matt Rhule 'absolutely' thinks he has his best offensive line yet at Nebraska

Why Matt Rhule 'absolutely' thinks he has his best offensive line yet at Nebraska

Matt Rhule "absolutely" think he has his best offensive line yet at Nebraska, and expects it'll pay dividends for playcaller Dana Holgorsen and NU's red zone woes.

Former Nebraska center Rienk Mast agrees to post-NBA draft deal with Indiana Pacers

Former Nebraska center Rienk Mast agrees to post-NBA draft deal with Indiana Pacers

Former Nebraska forward Rienk Mast agreed to Exhibit-10 deal with the Indiana Pacers post-draft. An Exhibit-10 contract is a training camp deal that can be converted into a two-way contract.

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 41 Willis McGahee

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 41 Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee briefly entered his name into the transfer portal this winter. He opted to remain a Husker and could be a factor in new coordinator Rob Aurich’s defense.

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A whimsical dinosaur-themed story follows archaeologist Professor Montague Tobias Wobblebottom IV, offering fun facts for kids and parents with Toby Kid.

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Girls entering ninth through 12th grades receive focused training from Coach Johnson and staff on offensive and defensive skills, plus Lopers-style drills and habits.

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The monthly community plant swap returns with a new format, including a check-in period so everyone can browse plants and begin swapping together at 11:30 a.m.

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Mid-Plains to offer distance learning nursing theory classes
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Beginning in fall 2026, MPCC nursing students can take theory courses at regional campuses and complete first-year ADN/RN clinicals in McCook, reducing travel.

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🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.

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🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.

What happens when fewer people choose to have children? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 Large households once seemed ordinary. Today they often attract curiosity. The hosts discuss evolving norms around family size and personal fulfillment.

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Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ takes on electronics and gets a family reunion

Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ takes on electronics and gets a family reunion

Viewing “devices” as the enemy, the toys must figure out how to reconnect with the girl who tossed them aside for a “Lilypad,” an adolescent-friendly screen.

Taking the kids: A tiny Caribbean island

Taking the kids: A tiny Caribbean island

What could the tiny Caribbean Island of Curacao and New York City possibly have in common? Their deliriously happy sports fans.

Joseph Williams: What remains when the music stops

Joseph Williams: What remains when the music stops

I was listening to music on Alexa when a song stopped me. Then came Toto's "Africa." Then "Hakuna Matata," from the "Lion King." Then back to something new. In that order, in about 15 minutes, I got the full arc of Joseph Williams' career — rock band, Disney animated film, back to the band.

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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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