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This Independence Day weekend, visitors to lexch.com will have free access to our journalism.

Hi-Line seniors hold off Bridgeport, falls to Cambridge/Arapahoe

Hi-Line seniors hold off Bridgeport, falls to Cambridge/Arapahoe

  • Jessica Kennedy

Hi-Line Bulls Post 290 seniors went 1-1 in home triangular Saturday.

Gothenburg Melons juniors outscore Kimball 41-10 in Saturday doubleheader

Gothenburg Melons juniors outscore Kimball 41-10 in Saturday doubleheader

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Gothenburg Post 62 Melons juniors won both games in their Saturday doubleheader against Kimball in Kimball.

Cozad seniors fall 13-5 to North Platte GPH Post 163 seniors

Cozad seniors fall 13-5 to North Platte GPH Post 163 seniors

  • Jessica Kennedy

Cozad Reds seniors lost Sunday 13-5 to North Platte GPH Post 163 seniors in North Platte.

Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

  • Sara Gentzler Flatwater Free Press

The most recent employee arrested was accused of sending explicit text messages and videos to a Douglas County youth confined at the Kearney center. She’s now facing six felony charges.

Former Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in North Platte

Former Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in North Platte

  • Andrew Bottrell North Platte Telegraph

Former Husker wrestler A.J. Ferrari was arrested early Saturday morning near North Platte after a pursuit that reached 110 mph and a subsequent search.

Overton Bandit's seniors use sixth inning to defeat Kearny Jersey's seniors 11-3

Overton Bandit's seniors use sixth inning to defeat Kearny Jersey's seniors 11-3

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Overton seniors picked up their second win of the season after defeating Kearney Jersey's seniors 11-3 Sunday in Kearney.

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Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

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Lexington juniors fall in weekend games to Holdrege and Imperial

Lexington juniors fall in weekend games to Holdrege and Imperial

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UPDATE: Parent tip leads to 3 in custody after Kelly's Produce vandalized

UPDATE: Parent tip leads to 3 in custody after Kelly's Produce vandalized

Video surveillance showed the group wreaking havoc at Kelly's Produce in northeast Lincoln.

Blood bank hosting 11th annual Alexis Calfee Memorial Blood Drive

Blood bank hosting 11th annual Alexis Calfee Memorial Blood Drive

Donate blood this week in Bennet to honor Alexis Calfee's legacy of helping others. Appointments are available through Nebraska Community Blood Bank.

Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of June 2026

Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of June 2026

See our best Omaha staff photos & videos from June 2026

Judge blocks parts of Nebraska social media law from going into effect this week

Judge blocks parts of Nebraska social media law from going into effect this week

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Nebraska's Attorney General from enforcing sections of the Parental Rights in Social Media Act, set to go into effect July 1. 

Omaha man sentenced to time served for tampering with homicide evidence

Omaha man sentenced to time served for tampering with homicide evidence

A Douglas County District Court judge sentenced a 22-year-old Omaha man to time served Friday after he pleaded no contest to tampering with evidence in connection with a 2025 homicide.

Lincoln stabbing victim arrested after police allege he strangled another person

Lincoln stabbing victim arrested after police allege he strangled another person

A Lincoln man who was stabbed Friday afternoon was arrested over the weekend for allegedly strangling another person, police said.

Flood expects bipartisan housing reform bill will become law despite Trump holdup

Flood expects bipartisan housing reform bill will become law despite Trump holdup

Republican Rep. Mike Flood said he expects the bipartisan housing reform bill to become law despite President Donald Trump's refusal to sign it into law until lawmakers pass election reform.

What migrants say happened inside Nebraska's new ICE detention center

What migrants say happened inside Nebraska's new ICE detention center

Three former detainees describe what it's like inside Nebraska's McCook immigration detention facility.

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Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

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Why the June full moon is called the Strawberry Moon

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'I've always had some nerves" - Serena Williams on Wimbledon singles return.

'I've always had some nerves" - Serena Williams on Wimbledon singles return.

The Nebraska Siege complete a miracle comeback

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Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Gunnar Gottula

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Gunnar Gottula

If Lincoln Southeast graduate is healthy by the fall, he’ll compete with returner Elijah Pritchett and South Carolina transfer Tree Babalade for playing time. 

'So thankful': Maisie Boesiger reflects on Nebraska volleyball career, preps sister for NU

'So thankful': Maisie Boesiger reflects on Nebraska volleyball career, preps sister for NU

In the latest in Justin Frommer's Life After Nebraska Volleyball, Maisie Boesiger reflects on the "cool experience" of her career while she preps her sister for NU. 

McKewon: Big Ten's nonconference slate at rock bottom — with Indiana, Nebraska leading trend

McKewon: Big Ten's nonconference slate at rock bottom — with Indiana, Nebraska leading trend

The Big Ten's nonconference slate has never been worse, writes Sam McKewon, with Indiana and Nebraska scraping the barrel. 

'I've always had some nerves" - Serena Williams on Wimbledon singles return.

'I've always had some nerves" - Serena Williams on Wimbledon singles return.

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Two-day Blue & Gold Volleyball Camp offers skills, position and team training for students entering grades 5–12, led by veteran UNK coach Squiers.

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Central Community College students earned multiple medals at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, including two gold-winning contests.

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A whimsical dinosaur-themed story follows archaeologist Professor Montague Tobias Wobblebottom IV, offering fun facts for kids and parents with Toby Kid.

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Girls entering ninth through 12th grades receive focused training from Coach Johnson and staff on offensive and defensive skills, plus Lopers-style drills and habits.

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

🎧 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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🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.

What happens when fewer people choose to have children? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 Large households once seemed ordinary. Today they often attract curiosity. The hosts discuss evolving norms around family size and personal fulfillment.

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Patriotic songs for America's 250th, from 'Firework' to 'Free Bird'

Patriotic songs for America's 250th, from 'Firework' to 'Free Bird'

The sun is out, the grill is fired up, a cold beverage is in your hand. But where are the tunes?

Back in Berlin: A ‘wall pecker’ returns to this cutting-edge capital, where past is still present

Back in Berlin: A ‘wall pecker’ returns to this cutting-edge capital, where past is still present

After decades of being lucky enough to travel the world, I’ve collected more than my fair share of souvenirs. My favorite is a small chunk of the Berlin Wall. I didn’t buy it in a museum gift shop or snag it on eBay. I got it straight from the source back in 1989. That’s when the notorious concrete barrier — the ultimate symbol of the Cold War, pitting the communist East against the capitalist ...

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During my recent trip home to California from Japan, I had to make a connection in an airport I’d never been to before: Honolulu, Hawaii. As someone who travels for a living, passing through new airports is par for the course. But in this case my flight from Tokyo arrived late and that meant I had less than an hour to get from one plane to the other. And I had my young son in tow. The two of ...

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