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‘They’re torturing me’: ICE uses solitary confinement to scare people into self-deporting

‘They’re torturing me’: ICE uses solitary confinement to scare people into self-deporting

  • Emily Hamer Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team and Emily Bregel Arizona Daily Star

One immigrant was sent to solitary confinement for refusing to self-deport. A teenager lost 20 pounds. One man attempted suicide. Experts say it's unconstitutional.

Lexington soccer players sent off to championship with community support

Lexington soccer players sent off to championship with community support

  • Ashley Mohler

Lexington soccer players received an enthusiastic send-off as they headed to the state championships in Omaha on Wednesday. The Majestic Theatre and Strike and Spare Bowl plan watch parties this afternoon. 

Antique tractor restoration keeps Kearney farmer connected to his father

Antique tractor restoration keeps Kearney farmer connected to his father

  • MIKE KONZ Kearney Hub

From rusted bolts to tractor parades, Leroy Giffin has restored 10 antique tractors and preserved decades of family history.

Walahoski, Beattie represent Dawson County at National 4-H Conference

Walahoski, Beattie represent Dawson County at National 4-H Conference

  • Press Release

Paige Walahoski of Overton, AJ Pospischal of Atkinson (Holt County 4-H’er) and Garrett Tollman of Crawford (Dawes County 4-H’er) represented Nebraska at the 2026 National 4-H Conference.

Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

  • Jessica Kennedy

COZAD — Cozad Community Health System celebrated the hospital's 75th anniversary on Friday, May 15, as well as the reopening of the front entrance after two years of construction.

Middle school athletes compete at state meet

Middle school athletes compete at state meet

  • Jessica Kennedy

Gothenburg, Lexington, Overton and Cozad middle school athletes competed at the Nebraska Championship Meet Saturday in Gothenburg.

S-E-M's Kyler Jones makes state track in shot put

S-E-M's Kyler Jones makes state track in shot put

  • Jessica Kennedy

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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‘They’re torturing me’: ICE uses solitary confinement to scare people into self-deporting

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Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

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Memorial Day ceremonies slated for Lincoln

Memorial Day ceremonies slated for Lincoln

The Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Association and Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council have organized Memorial Day programs at three Lincoln locations on Monday.

Nebraska AG civil litigation chief named Lancaster County judge

Nebraska AG civil litigation chief named Lancaster County judge

"I aspire not just to be a judge, but to be a good judge," Jennifer Huxoll said at a judicial nominating commission hearing earlier this month.

'Dreams come true!': Lincoln native's 'Jeopardy!' run ends, but his Husker dream awaits

'Dreams come true!': Lincoln native's 'Jeopardy!' run ends, but his Husker dream awaits

“In my mind, we absolutely won the biggest and most important game, which was (Tuesday),” Williams said Wednesday. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to be a superchampion.”

Veteran Lincoln cop voluntarily surrenders law enforcement certification

Veteran Lincoln cop voluntarily surrenders law enforcement certification

A Lincoln police officer who resigned last month facing an internal affairs investigation over an allegation of sexual misconduct is giving up his law enforcement certification. 

MCC collision engineering program receives federal recognition for apprenticeship model

MCC collision engineering program receives federal recognition for apprenticeship model

Metropolitan Community College's collision engineering program is now federally recognized for its "earn while you learn" apprenticeship model. 

Just how big is the largest American flag? It will be in Lincoln on Sunday.

Just how big is the largest American flag? It will be in Lincoln on Sunday.

The Sandhills Global Event Center will host a celebration of America's 250th birthday on Sunday evening, featuring a drone show and the unfurling of the world's largest American flag. 

New job postings for Southeast Nebraska job seekers

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Browse through the latest Southeast Nebraska employment postings and find your next career.

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Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

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When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times

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Lexington boys soccer team heads to state championship

Lexington boys soccer team heads to state championship

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'It's a joy pain': Hit by pitches creating offense — and stories — for Nebraska baseball

'It's a joy pain': Hit by pitches creating offense — and stories — for Nebraska baseball

One of Nebraska baseball's secret ingredients to a top-60 offense is getting hit by pitches. Players want it. Coaches demand it. And callouses emerge because of it.

Elite, familiar pitcher stands in the way of Nebraska softball and CWS

Elite, familiar pitcher stands in the way of Nebraska softball and CWS

To qualify for its first WCWS in more than a decade, Nebraska softball will have to do what it couldn't in 2025: Beat an elite pitcher in a super regional. 

Omaha coach 'proud' to have mentored pitching stars Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen and Ruby Meylan

Omaha coach 'proud' to have mentored pitching stars Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen and Ruby Meylan

A local Omaha softball pitching coach gets to see three prize pupils — Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen and Ruby Meylan — duel in the Nebraska/Oklahoma State super regional. 

Nebraska baseball notes: Huskers relishing rest, pitching set, Drew Grego's rise

Nebraska baseball notes: Huskers relishing rest, pitching set, Drew Grego's rise

Nebraska will play Friday night in the Big Ten baseball tournament. Until then, the Huskers are capitalizing on the extra time as they reset for a postseason run.

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Central Nebraska adult drug court holds graduation
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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 celebrates graduation
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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 marks problem-solving court month with recovery walk
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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 named to academic all-district tennis squad
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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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🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

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In new battle with Catholic Church, feds want to take Jesus-topped border mountain

In new battle with Catholic Church, feds want to take Jesus-topped border mountain

Federal officials are trying to seize from the Roman Catholic Church a border mountain topped with a massive statue of Jesus, saying they need it for the border wall.

When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times

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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and with many people hitting the road or heading off on trips, here’s a look at the best and worst times to travel. According to AAA, the time you choose to hit the road could determine how stressful your holiday is. AAA and transportation d…

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