Gothenburg, Lexington, Overton and Cozad middle school athletes competed at the Nebraska Championship Meet Saturday in Gothenburg.
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S-E-M freshman Kyler Jones earned a trip to the state track meet in shot put during the Class D-5 District meet May 13 in Burwell.
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Cozad boys golf finished fifth and Gothenburg took sixth at the Ogallala Invite May 14 at Crandall Creek Golf Course in Ogallala.
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Lexington will be the team Gretna meets for a state title.
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“I look in the crowd and I see there's a lot of stories of things that are going on with some of our families," Lexington coach Joel Lemus said.Â
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From the beginning of May to the first part of June, commencements are taking place.
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Rumors are as common around the State Capitol as brome grass in a roadside ditch.
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Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced two street will be closed beginning Monday.
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Nebraska’s state soccer tournament has been reshaped by weather once again, with championship matches now pushed back a day.
Trying to protect 14 former corner stores across the city, Lincoln's Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday unanimously recommended the creation of a discontinuous, local historic district.
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Anthony Colandrea just broke the pocket of an interview, rolled to his right and flung the ball downfield, writes Sam McKewon, balancing risk and reward.Â
Nebraska softball won two regional nailbiters, writes Amie Just, thanks to a 1-2 pitching combo that delivered "unbelievable" results. Â
Alexis Jensen and Jordy Frahm combined to limit foes to just one run over three days, while Hannah Camenzind hit the game-winner just minutes into the afternoon
Nebraska softball's next opponent, Oklahoma State, has a local tie in ace pitcher Ruby Meylan and a fierce recent record in super regionals.Â
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Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts in Hall and Buffalo Counties held a joint graduation for 11 participants on April 3, 2026, at the Buffalo County Courthouse.
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Douglas County Young Adult Court honored graduate Danglo on May 6, 2026, for completing a structured treatment and supervision program in Omaha.
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Douglas County problem-solving courts hosted a Recovery Walk at Memorial Park on May 2, 2026, bringing together participants, officials and community supporters.
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Six Nebraska Kearney men’s and women’s tennis players earned CSC Academic All-District honors under updated criteria recognizing academic and athletic achievement.
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