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.
Aristh Rodriguez-Linares’ jury trial continued Wednesday and Thursday morning with more witnesses taking the stand for the state.
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.
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.
Jamir Conn's relentless late-night film study has fueled his rise into Nebraska's starting free safety role. The former Southern Illinois transfer hopes his offseason work pays dividends for the Blackshirts.
The Dawson County Elite Showmanship Contest took place following the completion of the 2026 County Fair livestock shows Saturday, July 18.
KEARNEY — CHI Health Good Samaritan honored Avery Dakan, MSW, as its 2026 Caring Kind Award honoree.
National Purple Heart Day is marked annually Aug. 7.
The nation's top nuclear weapons official told military leaders in Omaha that the U.S. must modernize its nuclear weapons enterprise to keep pace with foreign adversaries.
Ember & Ink is a community makerspace and artist collective where people can create, learn and sell handmade work.
Dog Gone Problems founder David Codr will present a free dog training event Saturday at 11 a.m. at The RiverFront’s Performance Pavilion in downtown Omaha.
After deliberating for nearly three hours on Wednesday, the jury found Haileigh Kapke guilty of the misdemeanor charge for unintentionally causing the death of Jody Lund.
A former Bellevue East High School music teacher pleaded guilty Thursday to receiving and distributing child sexual abuse images.
Newly obtained records show most rejected signatures on three Lincoln charter petitions were flagged as suspected fraudulent. The group behind the measures plans to regather signatures.
The Salvation Army held a ceremony Thursday reopening the Omaha North Corps Community Center on 24th Street.
Nebraska baseball secured its first 2028 commit Thursday as right-handed pitcher and Kearney standout Will Kaskie chose the Huskers.
Straight talk from Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Thursday included praise speedy wideouts and Anthony Colandrea while noting he was "disappointed" with tight ends in June and July.
Nebraska center Justin Evans and Iowa’s Kade Pieper earned spots on the Rimington Trophy Watch List, recognizing college football’s top centers after standout 2025 seasons.
As Nebraska football opens camp this week, columnist Tom Shatel asks in his "Press Box": Does NU finally have a scrappy, underdog mentality?
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.
Rock County Historical Society Museum in Bassett preserves local railroad, pioneer, church, school, and farm history and hosts seasonal events and tours.
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.
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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The summer is for blockbusters and big budget movies, but in between there are plenty of smaller, independent films to be found.
🎧 Grief rarely follows a single path. The hosts discuss public sorrow, private pain and why genuine relationships remain essential during difficult times.
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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 1, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Daggermouth" by H.M. Wolfe (Scarlett) Last week: — 2. "The Calamity ...
The 2nd-century building with mosaics and frescoes was found near the Colosseum in a former noble residence that dates back to the 16th century.
Ryan Murphy's “The Shards” combines his teen drama expertise with Bret Easton Ellis's penchant for exploring dark secrets, centering on high schoolers in 1980s Los Angeles.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
