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Paul Hammel: Second verse, same as the first -- more budget cuts needed

Paul Hammel: Second verse, same as the first -- more budget cuts needed

  • Jessica Kennedy

Reporters take a lot of notes, and as I recall, the notes I took during 2023 when the state approved dramatic cuts in state income taxes had supporters saying: “don’t worry, if the state gets into financial straits, it could pause the cuts.”

Susan Bennett: Handling the heat with humor

Susan Bennett: Handling the heat with humor

  • Jessica Kennedy

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the Arizona summer heat. It is the kind of heat hotter than Satan’s nether region.

Diane Yeutter: Understanding the Holy Spirit changes your life forever

Diane Yeutter: Understanding the Holy Spirit changes your life forever

  • Jessica Kennedy

Many Christians misunderstand who the Holy Spirit is.

Sarah Neben: The scents and sounds of summer

Sarah Neben: The scents and sounds of summer

  • Jessica Kennedy

Last week I stepped out on the back steps at twilight, just as the sun was setting. It had been an unbearably hot day and the heat lingered in the concrete underneath my feet.

Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

  • Jessica Kennedy

Erick Leiva Lopez knows exactly what kind of educator he wants to be.

Pediatric story time offers hands-on experience for families at Lexington Library

Pediatric story time offers hands-on experience for families at Lexington Library

  • Ashley Mohler

Lexington Regional Health Center's pediatric team served as special guests during Story Time at the Lexington Public Library on Wednesday, July 22, providing families with an interactive storytelling experience.

Cozad's Jackson Armstead wins champion sheep carcass contest at Dawson County Fair

Cozad's Jackson Armstead wins champion sheep carcass contest at Dawson County Fair

  • Jessica Kennedy

It was the second year Clover Kid 4-H’ers were able to show their animals. Woodrow Barnes (G), Shaya Klemm (L), and Skip Wolf (C) showed their sheep and were awarded ribbons.

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Inside a movement: 24 hours in Madison

Inside a movement: 24 hours in Madison

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New record: More than 530,000 passengers flew through Eppley in June

New record: More than 530,000 passengers flew through Eppley in June

The 530,157 passengers who through Nebraska’s largest airport in June broke the previous monthly record of 524,331 set in June 2025.

Pancreatic cancer drug helping former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse now offered locally

Pancreatic cancer drug helping former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse now offered locally

Nebraska Cancer Specialists and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center are participating in a expanded access program that allows them to offer a new pancreatic cancer drug to patients while it is under review by the FDA.

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Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory in Effect Through Monday

11 lost restaurants of Lincoln. They're gone, but not forgotten.

11 lost restaurants of Lincoln. They're gone, but not forgotten.

Cheese frenchees, malts, hamburgers and fries, tachas and tastees all disappeared from Lincoln menus, lost to the sands of time with the closure of local eateries, where those dishes were unique specialties.

Omaha court packs 100-plus deportation cases in a day; advocates fear for due process

Omaha court packs 100-plus deportation cases in a day; advocates fear for due process

Nebraska's only immigration court now runs 'mega master' hearings — sometimes more than 100 cases a day. Lawyers say people are being ordered deported without a fair chance.

Think it's been hot? July 1934 had 11 triple-digit days in a row

Think it's been hot? July 1934 had 11 triple-digit days in a row

The summer of 1934 in Omaha was characterized by extreme heat and dryness, leading to record-breaking temperatures, dust storms, and 38 heat-related deaths, mostly among the elderly.

Use of Nebraska's 988 crisis lifeline continues to climb 4 years after launch

Use of Nebraska's 988 crisis lifeline continues to climb 4 years after launch

The national suicide prevention and mental health crisis lifeline, 988, observed it's fourth anniversary since Nebraska implemented the service on July 16, 2022. Here's the impact. 

Balloons dot Wehrspann Lake sky Saturday in memory of Omaha hip-hop artist

Balloons dot Wehrspann Lake sky Saturday in memory of Omaha hip-hop artist

Wehrspann Lake glittered in the background as 35 people gathered to honor Wyatt Bernal on Saturday night.

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Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

MLB Trade Deadline Predictions 3.0: Final Predictions For Tarik Skubal, Zach Neto, Joe Ryan & More

MLB Trade Deadline Predictions 3.0: Final Predictions For Tarik Skubal, Zach Neto, Joe Ryan & More

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Just: Nebraska football's quiet summer leads to one key question at Big Ten Media Days

Just: Nebraska football's quiet summer leads to one key question at Big Ten Media Days

After a summer of relative silence from Nebraska football, Amie Just sees a lot of smaller questions, at Big Ten Media Days, that fall under one large umbrella. 

Shatel: Resist extremes in discussion on Matt Rhule's fourth year

Shatel: Resist extremes in discussion on Matt Rhule's fourth year

As he heads to Chicago for Big Ten Media Days, Matt Rhule's gift of gab is out ahead of Nebraska's on-field performance, Tom Shatel writes — but that can change.

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 10 Anthony Jones

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 10 Anthony Jones

Nebraska’s most experienced journeyman player ever has one season to make an impact in Lincoln.

Former Nebraska lineman Teddy Prochazka embracing 'Coach P' role for Elkhorn South frosh

Former Nebraska lineman Teddy Prochazka embracing 'Coach P' role for Elkhorn South frosh

Teddy Prochazka could have played one more season at Nebraska or started a coaching career. He instead found his next love — coaching prep freshmen back home at Elkhorn South.

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Nebraska American Legion Class A senior state tournament
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Nebraska American Legion Class A senior state tournament

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The 2026 Nebraska American Legion Class A Senior National Division State Tournament runs July 25-29 in Kearney, featuring area team representatives and set admission.

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Prairie lights and night sights at Rowe Sanctuary
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Prairie lights and night sights at Rowe Sanctuary

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Enjoy family-friendly night hikes, games and insect discovery at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary during Prairie Lights & Night Sights on Saturday, July 25, 9–11 p.m.

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Salvation Army culinary training programs change lives
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Salvation Army culinary training programs change lives

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The Salvation Army’s culinary training programs in San Francisco, Boston and Sacramento combine hands-on education, life skills and job support to build careers.

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Grand Island Utilities warns customers about phone scams in which callers pose as customer service, falsely offer credits or refunds, and seek utility account details.

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Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.

Disney's 'Descendants' returns with a new adventure | Streamed & Screened podcast

Disney's 'Descendants' returns with a new adventure | Streamed & Screened podcast

Disney has plenty of film franchises, but the biggest in recent years has to be the direct-to-streaming "Descendants" series. Here from the stars of the new movie.

What can leaving home teach us about ourselves? | The Ethical Life podcast

What can leaving home teach us about ourselves? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From Scotland to small-town Iowa, meaningful journeys often reshape perspective through unexpected encounters, memorable stories and renewed appreciation.

Is starting over an act of courage or an act of escape? | The Ethical Life podcast

Is starting over an act of courage or an act of escape? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts explore personal reinvention, lifelong obligations and whether pursuing fulfillment can justify leaving behind commitments, relationships and the people who depend upon us.

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Is your city the fittest in America? Find out in this 2026 ranking

Is your city the fittest in America? Find out in this 2026 ranking

People in the nation's fittest cities are more likely to take brisk walks or routinely hit the gym. They also have lower rates of obesity and chronic disease.

11 lost restaurants of Lincoln. They're gone, but not forgotten.

11 lost restaurants of Lincoln. They're gone, but not forgotten.

Cheese frenchees, malts, hamburgers and fries, tachas and tastees all disappeared from Lincoln menus, lost to the sands of time with the closure of local eateries, where those dishes were unique specialties.

Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy

Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy

People love free food, and so does Costco. It makes a fortune from it.

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Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

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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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Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

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Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

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...

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