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Lexington Maids soccer will host Scotus Central Catholic in B-3 district semifinal Tuesday

Lexington Maids soccer will host Scotus Central Catholic in B-3 district semifinal Tuesday

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Lexington Minutemaid soccer team will faceoff against Scotus Central Catholic in the Class B-3 District semifinal Tuesday, May 5 at 5 p.m. at the Optimist Soccer Complex.

Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

  • By Mike Petro News Business Reporter

Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.

Commissioners approve four liquor licenses for Cattlemen’s Ball

Commissioners approve four liquor licenses for Cattlemen’s Ball

  • Ashley Mohler

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 1, approving four liquor licenses for the Cattlemen's Ball. Also approved were a conditional use permit and negations for a public defender.

Lexington boys to host Elkhorn in soccer B-7 district semifinal Tuesday

Lexington boys to host Elkhorn in soccer B-7 district semifinal Tuesday

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Lexington Minutemen soccer team will host the Class B-7 District soccer semifinal against Elkhorn Tuesday, May 5 at 5 p.m. at the Optimist Soccer Complex.

Dawson County considers aerial imagery for property assessments

Dawson County considers aerial imagery for property assessments

  • Ashley Mohler

Dawson County Board of Equalization is looking into using Aeriel images for assessor purposes. Eagelview gave them a presentation on what their Aeriel program could do for the county at the May 1 meeting.

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.

Overton boys take runners-up at home golf invite

Overton boys take runners-up at home golf invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

OVERTON — The Overton Eagles golf team scored a team total of 351 to take second place at their home invite Friday at the Overton Golf Course.

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199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

Overton boys take runners-up at home golf invite

Overton boys take runners-up at home golf invite

Lexington boys to host Elkhorn in soccer B-7 district semifinal Tuesday

Lexington boys to host Elkhorn in soccer B-7 district semifinal Tuesday

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Kishla Askins on the CD2 race, the war in Iran and why her campaign doesn't use TikTok

Kishla Askins on the CD2 race, the war in Iran and why her campaign doesn't use TikTok

The World-Herald's series of interviews with Democratic candidates in the 2nd Congressional District primary continues with an extended conversation with Navy veteran Kishla Askins.

Mailing your early ballot? Get it done today; election is next week

Mailing your early ballot? Get it done today; election is next week

Lancaster County voters: Early ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Officials recommend mailing by Tuesday or using secure drop boxes.

A 'retail power center' breaks ground in fast-growing Gretna

A 'retail power center' breaks ground in fast-growing Gretna

The development will have a half-mile of frontage along Highway 370 and be a 500,000-square-foot "retail power center," similar to Eagle Run Shopping Center in Omaha.

'Come see their passions': Scott Middle School students ready to make a difference

'Come see their passions': Scott Middle School students ready to make a difference

Scott Middle School sixth graders will present their research posters on local nonprofits, and how the Lincoln community can make a difference, on Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

UNL's first Black police chief to retire Sunday; interim chief named

UNL's first Black police chief to retire Sunday; interim chief named

On Sunday, Chief Hassan Ramzah will retire from his career in law enforcement following the university’s commencement ceremonies.

Llamas, margs and taco deals: Your guide to Cinco de Mayo in Lincoln

Llamas, margs and taco deals: Your guide to Cinco de Mayo in Lincoln

Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo, and these restaurants across Lincoln are celebrating the occasion with discounts, DJs, llamas and more.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 5

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 5

Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

Closure of UNL immigration law clinic raises concern about Nebraska’s legal landscape

Closure of UNL immigration law clinic raises concern about Nebraska’s legal landscape

UNL's law clinic will close at the end of the semester. The impending loss is already prompting questions about the future of immigration law in the state. 

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Longtime Hoiberg, Nebraska basketball assistant coach promoted in contract extension

Longtime Hoiberg, Nebraska basketball assistant coach promoted in contract extension

Entering his sixth season on Nebraska’s staff, Nate Loenser is now the Huskers’ associate head coach. 

Nebraska volleyball headed to Cowboys stadium for exhibition — and $1M prize for winner

Nebraska volleyball headed to Cowboys stadium for exhibition — and $1M prize for winner

In yet another once-in-a-lifetime experience for Nebraska volleyball, the Huskers will play a preseason event in the Cowboys' stadium that comes with a major NIL prize. 

Nebraska football adds Westside's Mo Purify II, legacy Husker and 2-sport star, to 2026 class

Nebraska football adds Westside's Mo Purify II, legacy Husker and 2-sport star, to 2026 class

One of the state’s top long jumpers — who also doubles as a Husker legacy — will continue his football career at Nebraska.

Shatel: Tribute to a local sports legend, Nebraska baseball bumbles, DBK in Omaha

Shatel: Tribute to a local sports legend, Nebraska baseball bumbles, DBK in Omaha

In his First Downs, Second Guesses, Tom Shatel pays tribute to a local sports legend - who doubles as a trusty World-Herald veteran writer. 

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Nebraska Kearney athletes excel at the 2026 MIAA Outdoor Championships, with Abdalla winning the steeplechase and several teammates earning podium finishes.

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Lopers sweep Tigers to close 2026 softball season
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Nebraska Kearney swept a season-ending doubleheader vs. Fort Hays State behind complete games from juniors and Chloe Odle, with senior Mary Chvatal tying school marks.

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The Nebraska Supreme Court held oral arguments at Aurora High School for Law Day, giving students a firsthand look at court proceedings and civic education.

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