Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn discussed the Tyson Foods plant closure, job outsourcing and challenges facing American agriculture during a Thursday meet-and-greet at Big Johnson Brewing Co. at Johnson Lake.
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The Cozad Haymaker boys cross country team finished as the runners-up at their home invite Thursday morning.
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The remains of American soldier Robert "Bobby" Pierce, who survived the Bataan Death March but died in a Philippine prison, will be interred at Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday.
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The Lexington boys tennis team hosted a triangular with Hastings and Scottsbluff Friday, Aug. 28.
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The Cozad lady Haymaker softball team won 7-3 over McCook Tuesday in McCook.
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Some teams opened with a bang at early season tournaments, and a few teams started off with light schedules. We have some movement on the second installment of the Western Nebraska Volleyball Top 5s.
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The Tesla driver fled the scene after hitting the 25-year-old man along Cuming Street in Omaha on Dec. 17, 2025.
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A Dawson County man has been convicted by a jury of first-degree sexual assault of a child and could face up to life in prison.
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CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson football might have to compete against former NFL players Saturday. A Louisiana judge affirmed Thursday that two of LSU football’s late roster additions are eligible to play for the team this year despite signing NFL rookie contracts and suiting up for preseason games in August, per reports from ESPN and other outlets. Baton Rouge judge William Jorden said in ruling ...
Nebraska football general manager Pat Stewart's radio hour included details on a "pleasant surprise" transfer on offense, a linebacker's injury and a transfer defender who has "exceeded expectations."
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Michael Lombardi’s tenure at the University of North Carolina was a short one. The Tar Heels’ football general manager resigned from his position on Thursday, according to an email from an athletic department representative. “Effective Sept. 3, 2026, Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as General Manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s ...
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Free UNK planetarium shows on Sept. 4 explore 88 constellations, their cultural significance and related myths, with telescope observing planned afterward.
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Allan Jenkins leads a senior college class exploring how technology, AI, social media and economic change will affect work, families and future generations.
🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.
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Getting a movie made can cost a lot of money, so studios are apprehensive about greenlighting projects. Directors like Christopher Nolan get to skip to the front of the line.
🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.
Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News, ending a high profile run and prompting major changes across Fox Business programming.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 29, 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) ...
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