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Nebraskan accused in plot to kill the president seemed to blossom in college before troubling turn, friends and classmates say

Nebraskan accused in plot to kill the president seemed to blossom in college before troubling turn, friends and classmates say

  • Jessica Kennedy

In his public activities online, the change Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez hoped to sow seemed nonviolent.

Hundreds line the streets of Sumner for the annual Fourth of July parade

Hundreds line the streets of Sumner for the annual Fourth of July parade

  • Jessica Kennedy

SUMNER — Hundreds of people from all over lined the streets of Sumner for the annual Fourth of July parade Saturday.

Gothenburg rodeo attracts crowds over holiday weekend

Gothenburg rodeo attracts crowds over holiday weekend

  • Ashley Mohler

Large crowds filled the stands at the Pony Express Rodeo fairgrounds in Gothenburg July 3 and 4.

Lexington's Patrick Martin wins tie-down roping event at Sumner's 75th annual rodeo

Lexington's Patrick Martin wins tie-down roping event at Sumner's 75th annual rodeo

  • Jessica Kennedy

SUMNER — The 75th annual Sumner Fourth of July rodeo took place Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

Diane Yeutter: Trusting God’s plan takes courage and trust

Diane Yeutter: Trusting God’s plan takes courage and trust

  • Jessica Kennedy

God wants good things for you and has a plan for your life.

Susan Bennett: Independence Day

Susan Bennett: Independence Day

  • Jessica Kennedy

With a flash and a bang, here we are in July!

Paul Hammel: Maybe smartphones don't make us 'smart'

Paul Hammel: Maybe smartphones don't make us 'smart'

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A good buddy has a favorite saying: “We’re all smart. We have smartphones.”

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Lexington's Patrick Martin wins tie-down roping event at Sumner's 75th annual rodeo

Lexington's Patrick Martin wins tie-down roping event at Sumner's 75th annual rodeo

Nebraskan accused in plot to kill the president seemed to blossom in college before troubling turn, friends and classmates say

Nebraskan accused in plot to kill the president seemed to blossom in college before troubling turn, friends and classmates say

Planning commissioners recommend approval of zoning ordinance changes

Planning commissioners recommend approval of zoning ordinance changes

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Lincoln massage therapist's license revoked for touching clients inappropriately

Lincoln massage therapist's license revoked for touching clients inappropriately

The state has ordered a Lincoln massage therapist to pay a $20,000 civil penalty and has revoked his massage therapy license for two years on allegations he touched clients inappropriately. 

Don't blow it: Looking at firework injury toll in Nebraska's largest cities

Don't blow it: Looking at firework injury toll in Nebraska's largest cities

This year's fireworks-injury tally appears typical of the holiday for most Omaha and Lincoln hospitals, in spite of the booms and blasts that rang out over the weekend.

Annie at Pinewood Bowl

Annie at Pinewood Bowl

The beloved Broadway classic "Annie" is headlining Pinewood Performing Arts' annual summer musical as the company marks its 76th year.

Omaha Inland Port Authority, backed by $30M state grant, plans ‘innovation district’

Omaha Inland Port Authority, backed by $30M state grant, plans ‘innovation district’

A new North Omaha development hub is taking shape, with plans for housing, jobs, research and a creative construction campus.

Speedway set to swap basketball and volleyball for pickleball

Speedway set to swap basketball and volleyball for pickleball

Speedway Sports Complex will transition to a dedicated pickleball facility beginning in September and no longer be used by youth basketball and volleyball programs who operate out of the space.

Omaha Steaks speeds delivery, including same-day service in Omaha, other communities

Omaha Steaks speeds delivery, including same-day service in Omaha, other communities

Omaha Steaks has gone from an average delivery time of just more than six days nationwide for its frozen meats and prepared foods to fewer than two days.

Lincoln Public Schools seeing, and helping, more families near homelessness

Lincoln Public Schools seeing, and helping, more families near homelessness

More Lincoln Public Schools students and their families reached out to the district for help preventing homelessness last school year, though the number of homeless students by federal definition decreased.

LPS eyes bold 10-year plan to upgrade outdoor spaces, from playgrounds to sports fields

LPS eyes bold 10-year plan to upgrade outdoor spaces, from playgrounds to sports fields

Nearly all of Lincoln Public Schools' sites will have updates to their outdoor spaces by 2036, partly an effort by the district to reduce disparities between schools. 

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Mauricio Pochettino frustrated by politics after USA's World Cup exit

Mauricio Pochettino frustrated by politics after USA's World Cup exit

World Cup 2026 match highlights day 26

World Cup 2026 match highlights day 26

US Crash Out Of World Cup As Trump Controversy Overshadows Tournament.

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'We were not good enough' - USA head coach Pochettino on World Cup exit after losing 4-1 to Belgium

'We were not good enough' - USA head coach Pochettino on World Cup exit after losing 4-1 to Belgium

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Pryce Sandfort recovering from surgery, turning focus to Nebraska basketball season ahead

Pryce Sandfort recovering from surgery, turning focus to Nebraska basketball season ahead

Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort bypassed the NBA draft to return to the Huskers. Motivated by second-round feedback and a desire to improve further following recent hernia surgery recovery.

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 29 Jamal Rule

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 29 Jamal Rule

Nobody came away with more spring buzz than Rule, the former three-star prospect from North Carolina who enrolled early at Nebraska. 

Mauricio Pochettino frustrated by politics after USA's World Cup exit

Mauricio Pochettino frustrated by politics after USA's World Cup exit

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino was dismayed that "politics and manipulation" overshadowed his team's World Cup campaign as they bowed out of the tournament following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.

World Cup 2026 match highlights day 26

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Adults explore watercolor painting with instructor Kameran Dostal at Yanney Park Botanical Gardens, creating plant-inspired artworks during July evening sessions.

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4th of July celebration at Prairie View Gardens
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4th of July celebration at Prairie View Gardens

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Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a cookout, games, live music, and fireworks over the pond at Prairie View Gardens. RSVP by June 23 is requested.

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4th of July BBQ at Brookestone Gardens
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4th of July BBQ at Brookestone Gardens

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Brookestone Gardens residents and loved ones are invited to an Independence Day barbecue on Thursday, July 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. RSVP by June 29.

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Blue & gold volleyball camp individual skills 2026

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Blue & Gold Volleyball Camp offers two-day individual skills training for grades 5–12, featuring position work, competitions and coaching led by veteran coach Squiers.

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What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.

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Which is better for you, butter or margarine? Experts sound off

Which is better for you, butter or margarine? Experts sound off

Here's what both margarine and butter are, how they vary nutritionally and why it's best to enjoy either option in moderation.

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: 10 reasons to keep trudging onward

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: 10 reasons to keep trudging onward

Staying on course can be a challenge when life throws you a sucker punch. Here are some tools to help you get to where you want to go and shake off what has held you back.

Ex-etiquette: Getting along

Ex-etiquette: Getting along

Q. How do I get along with my ex without fighting? We can barely stand each other and I can tell our kids are being affected. She thinks they are “just fine.” I think they are struggling. I tell her what the kids say and how they have trouble sleeping and she says, “I don’t see it here. It must be something YOU’RE doing.” I’m at a loss. What’s good ex-etiquette? A. That is probably the most ...

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