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Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Commendation List recognizes students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Engineering and/or College of Journalism and Mass Communications who met or exceeded a specified grade-po…

Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

  • Ashley Mohler

Though Eustis is a small town, it has deep German roots.

Dad magician brings his mission to Lexington, Gothenburg; summer reading encouraged

Dad magician brings his mission to Lexington, Gothenburg; summer reading encouraged

  • Ashley Mohler

Curtis Hed, a self-proclaimed "dad magician on a mission," brought his all-ages magic show to Lexington and Gothenburg on Thursday, June 11, as part of their summer reading programs.

Road work will begin June 23 on N-47 and L-24D in Gothenburg

Road work will begin June 23 on N-47 and L-24D in Gothenburg

  • Jessica Kennedy

Weather permitting, work will begin June 23 on Nebraska Highway 47 (N-47), from reference post 62.11 to reference post 64.12; and on Link 24D (L-24D), from reference post 0.00 to reference post 0.28, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

George Darlington, 87, helped usher in Nebraska football's historic run

George Darlington, 87, helped usher in Nebraska football's historic run

  • Sam McKewon Omaha World-Herald

George Darlington, the longest tenured assistant in football history, contributed to one of the greatest eras of college football. He died Sunday morning.

Lexington Legion juniors fall short to Loomis in Sunday matchup

Lexington Legion juniors fall short to Loomis in Sunday matchup

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington Heartland Chevrolet juniors lost their Sunday matchup 6-3 to Loomis in Lexington.

Just: Fan response to Savannah Bananas show makes Nebraska return likely

Just: Fan response to Savannah Bananas show makes Nebraska return likely

  • Amie Just Lincoln Journal Star

Fans at Haymarket Park and Memorial Stadium loved Banana Ball so much, writes Amie Just, that a Savannah Bananas return to Nebraska possible.

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Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

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Omaha teens urge City Council to restore $15 minimum wage for young workers

Omaha teens urge City Council to restore $15 minimum wage for young workers

An ordinance to set an Omaha minimum wage of $15 for all ages drew support from residents who criticized a state law setting a lower minimum for younger workers. 

Gov. Jim Pillen addresses Omaha FBI arrest connected to UFC fight plot

Gov. Jim Pillen addresses Omaha FBI arrest connected to UFC fight plot

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen addresses an Omaha FBI arrest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in connection with a plot against a UFC event at the White House.

Nebraska Humane Society president on new wellness center

Nebraska Humane Society president on new wellness center

Nebraska Humane Society President and CEO Pam Wiese shares about the organization's forthcoming wellness center for pets.

What we know about the Omaha man charged with plotting an attack on the White House

What we know about the Omaha man charged with plotting an attack on the White House

Here's what we know about the Omaha man facing federal conspiracy charges alleging he led a plot to attack a White House UFC event.

Gov. Jim Pillen addresses Omaha FBI arrest connected to UFC fight plot

Gov. Jim Pillen addresses Omaha FBI arrest connected to UFC fight plot

Gov. Jim Pillen addresses and Omaha FBI arrest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in connection with a plot against the UFC fight at the White House.

Why the $7 million Fairfield Inn fire didn't trigger smoke alarms or sprinklers

Why the $7 million Fairfield Inn fire didn't trigger smoke alarms or sprinklers

A passerby saw the fire, ran into the 60-room hotel at 4221 Industrial Ave. and alerted the staff who ultimately pulled the fire alarms.

Ricketts praises NU's decision not to schedule games against Texas Tech

Ricketts praises NU's decision not to schedule games against Texas Tech

"Look, people who bet in sports ought not to be given a free ride like what happened at Texas Tech," Ricketts said. 

Dodge County sheriff releases name of woman who died in fire north of Fremont

Dodge County sheriff releases name of woman who died in fire north of Fremont

A 66-year-old woman has been identified as the person who died in a house fire Monday just north of Fremont, Nebraska.

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Jailen Hill, blue-chip West Coast defensive back, commits to Nebraska's 2027 class

Jailen Hill, blue-chip West Coast defensive back, commits to Nebraska's 2027 class

Nebraska beat out a Big Ten foe on its 2026 schedule for a commit from one of the top defensive backs on the West Coast. 

Just: Cale Jacobsen's journey biggest revelation from 'Watch and Dream' doc

Just: Cale Jacobsen's journey biggest revelation from 'Watch and Dream' doc

It's hard to imagine Nebraska basketball last season without Cale Jacobsen, writes Amie Just, but "Watch and Dream" shows how close Jacobsen came to leaving. 

2 years after discovering distance running, Piper Petersen commits to Nebraska

2 years after discovering distance running, Piper Petersen commits to Nebraska

She wasn't even a distance runner two years ago. Now she's headed to Nebraska. An inside look at Piper Petersen's "abnormal" journey.

Moore: 'Watch and Dream' doc full of grit and, yes, profanity from Nebraska's historic season

Moore: 'Watch and Dream' doc full of grit and, yes, profanity from Nebraska's historic season

Nebraska basketball's "Watch and Dream" documentary, writes Wilson Moore, captures grit, triumphs and, yes, profanity of Husker hoops' historic run to the Sweet16. 

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Gish freshmen simulate real-world finances at Mad City Money
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Grand Island Senior High freshmen used the Mad City Money simulation to practice budgeting, managing debt, and making real-world financial decisions safely.

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Public is welcome to watch the Pony Express annual re-ride, attend mochila exchanges, meet riders and volunteers, and follow the route live via GPS tracking.

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Minute to win it at KACM summer camp
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Campers take on fast-paced 60-second challenges that test creativity, speed and teamwork. Children should bring a sack lunch and water bottle; snacks are provided.

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Campers explore the science of color while creating tie-dye projects. Children should bring an item to dye, a sack lunch and a water bottle for the day.

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