Elm Creek FCA sponsor Jadyn Ehresman said it was a special feeling to see people from different areas of central Nebraska at the park to give their support.
- Jessica Kennedy
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation, alongside Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Commissioner for the Nebraska Department of Labor Katie Thurber, celebrated the 2026 recipients of the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program during a signing ceremony on Monday, Aug. 3.
- Jessica Kennedy
Aristh Rodriguez-Linares’ jury trial continued Wednesday and Thursday morning with more witnesses taking the stand for the state.
- Justin Frommer Omaha World-Herald
After waiting and working during a redshirt season for Nebraska in 2025, it might be difficult to keep middle blocker Kenna Cogill off the court this season.
- Ashley Mohler
On Wednesday, July 5, the Lexington Welcome Center hosted a back-to-school event on the north side of the opportunity center. The parking lot was full and informational booths from local organizations and businesses were set up outside for guests to visit.
- Ashley Mohler
Band students flocked to Lexington High School during the week of Aug. 3, instruments in hand, as they prepared for the upcoming marching season.
- Ashley Mohler
It’s August, and summer is beginning to wind down.
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Omaha Mayor John Ewing announced the city would cover the costs of repairing or demolishing the Blackstone building where a foundation wall collapsed in June.
The City Council will discuss the three new proposals at a 1 p.m. meeting Monday and vote on them at 1 p.m. on Aug. 17.
The Nebraska State Board of Education delayed a vote to approve Identity Preparatory Academy after some board members expressed concerns that the school's website previously referenced an "abolitionist" framework.
An Omaha police dog bit and injured a bystander Thursday in pursuit of a suspect, leaving the bystander with bite marks that required dozens of stitches.
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced that the Nebraska Working People Party and the America First Party met the state's signature requirements.
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lincoln Journal Star.
For the first time since the 2019 floods, Offutt Air Force Base will offer on-base public parking for this weekend’s Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show.
Fresh off its Women’s College World Series appearance, the Nebraska softball team scheduled eight exhibition games this fall, including one against a professional team.
For two years, Nebraska catered to Dylan Raiola, writes Tom Shatel, so Raiola's curious critiques — "cornfields" and otherwise — send the wrong message to his new Oregon teammates.
In an episode of the "Pick Six Podcast," Justin Frommer and Gary Sharp discuss why the Big Ten started a league tourney — and which foes could challenge Nebraska.
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Mid-Plains Community College reports a 34% jump in dual credit enrollment and a 136% increase in completed credit hours after launching free dual credit courses.
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Rock County Historical Society Museum in Bassett preserves local railroad, pioneer, church, school, and farm history and hosts seasonal events and tours.
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Cody Pool closes Aug. 11, and 2026 Cody Pool passes will be honored for pool access only at the Rec Center from Aug. 12 through the end of August.
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In 1944 a C-47A transport crashed near Naper, Nebraska, killing 28 U.S. Army airmen. The article recounts the storm, investigation, and memorials for the dead.
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