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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.

Cozad's Ethan Atchison takes fourth at Ogallala Golf Invite

Cozad's Ethan Atchison takes fourth at Ogallala Golf Invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

Cozad boys golf finished fifth and Gothenburg took sixth at the Ogallala Invite May 14 at Crandall Creek Golf Course in Ogallala.

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Lexington soccer players sent off to championship with community support

Lexington soccer players sent off to championship with community support

Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

Boys state soccer: Lexington tops Bennington, delivers Class B record for first-round wins

Boys state soccer: Lexington tops Bennington, delivers Class B record for first-round wins

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CDC orders 2 passengers from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak to remain at UNMC

CDC orders 2 passengers from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak to remain at UNMC

The agency also confirmed that the 18 passengers who were brought to the National Quarantine Unit had been asked to remain at the unit through May 31.

Ricketts calls Senate Iran war powers vote moot amid ceasefire

Ricketts calls Senate Iran war powers vote moot amid ceasefire

The Senate advanced a measure requiring congressional approval for more Iran military action. Ricketts and Deb Fischer voted no.

OPPD employee accused of trying to bribe father's alleged sexual assault victim

OPPD employee accused of trying to bribe father's alleged sexual assault victim

An OPPD employee faces felony witness tampering and bribery charges after authorities say he offered his father's alleged sexual assault victim free rent to drop the case.

Lincoln police unveils new America 250 patches that you can buy

Lincoln police unveils new America 250 patches that you can buy

Lincoln Police officers are wearing new patches on their uniforms for the country’s 250th birthday, and they are available for purchase by the public too.

Srivastav elected president of Lincoln Board of Education

Srivastav elected president of Lincoln Board of Education

The Lincoln Board of Education met on Monday night to elect a new set of officers. Piyush Srivastav was named board president and Marilyn Johnson-Farr was elected as vice president. 

Woman robbed at gunpoint at central Lincoln apartment, police say

Woman robbed at gunpoint at central Lincoln apartment, police say

A woman was allegedly robbed at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon while leaving her central Lincoln apartment, police say.

Sunken Gardens stitches together history and nature for 2026 theme

Sunken Gardens stitches together history and nature for 2026 theme

The Sunken Gardens 2026 theme "A Patchwork Garden" has ties to the International Quilt Museum and America's 250th anniversary.

Chief deputy raises alarm over gunfire in Waverly that could be linked to target practice

Chief deputy raises alarm over gunfire in Waverly that could be linked to target practice

Possible stray gunfire damaged two vehicles in a Waverly neighborhood, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. Officials believe it could have come from target practice in a nearby field.

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America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

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Lexington boys soccer team heads to state championship

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Former Massachusetts lawmaker Barney Frank dies at 86

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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.

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 beats SEC powers for 2027 blue chip offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma

Nebraska beats SEC powers for 2027 blue chip offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma

Nebraska beat SEC powers Georgia, Texas A&M and Florida, among others, for a top-100 offensive lineman in the 2027 class. 

Husker Gap Hits: Sam McKewon and Evan Bland on biggest what-if of the Matt Rhule era

Husker Gap Hits: Sam McKewon and Evan Bland on biggest what-if of the Matt Rhule era

The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk offseason Nebraska football by assigning a word (or words) to describe three Husker-related happenings this week.

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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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Author takes us on a historic train ride through the Civil Rights-era South

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