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Paul Hammel: Resilient Nebraskans always say 'it could have been worse'

Paul Hammel: Resilient Nebraskans always say 'it could have been worse'

  • Jessica Kennedy

Back in the day, reporters used to be able to hitch a ride with the governor or National Guard to the site of a disastrous tornado or flood.

Sarah Neben: Cooper's gift

Sarah Neben: Cooper's gift

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When you combine dogs and country life, you are guaranteed to be greeted with a few surprises — especially as we enter the warmer months.

What to know about America’s 250th Celebration in your town

What to know about America’s 250th Celebration in your town

  • Ashley Mohler

The 250th year of America is fast approaching, with our nation’s anniversary just around the corner.

Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds

Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds

  • Kearney Hub

A seven-foot-tall bronze statue of an eagle is now standing at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. It was created by Mike Sughroue in honor of America's 250th birthday.

Dawson County Commissioners discuss police training during brief meeting

Dawson County Commissioners discuss police training during brief meeting

  • Ashley Mohler

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting Monday, June 22, lasting about 15 minutes.

Overton's Parker Walahoski wins first place at Nebraska Beef Ambassador contest

Overton's Parker Walahoski wins first place at Nebraska Beef Ambassador contest

  • Jessica Kennedy

LINCOLN — Nebraska Cattlemen’s NCW - Consumer Education and Promotion Committee announced the results of the 2026 Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest, held on June 11 in Lexington.

Locals receive Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation scholarships

Locals receive Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation scholarships

  • Jessica Kennedy

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation recently awarded over $104,800 in scholarships to 81 students to grow the next generation of the cattle industry in their academic pursuits.

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Lexington man charged with three sexual assault felonies

Dawson County Commissioners discuss police training during brief meeting

Dawson County Commissioners discuss police training during brief meeting

Gosper County Sheriff's Office investigating drowning death at Johnson Lake

Gosper County Sheriff's Office investigating drowning death at Johnson Lake

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Lincoln barber swaps haircuts for diaper donations, helping to ease parents’ burden

Lincoln barber swaps haircuts for diaper donations, helping to ease parents’ burden

Since mid-May, Sam Dov, who works at Faded Barbershop in north Lincoln, has been swapping haircuts for donations of diapers and baby wipes. The

Photos: Carpet Land blanks Sioux Falls; Anderson Ford loses

Photos: Carpet Land blanks Sioux Falls; Anderson Ford loses

Carpet Land beat Sioux Falls, 8-0, after Sioux Falls defeated Anderson Ford, 6-4 in Leagion action on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln.

New part of Eppley Airfield aims to help boost first impressions by 2027 CWS

New part of Eppley Airfield aims to help boost first impressions by 2027 CWS

An Alabama sportswriter faced blowback from some for jokes he made about Eppley Airfield. He grew to love the city, and an airport official promised a new central pavilion would open by the 2027 CWS.

Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

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

Nebraska CD2 candidates outline abortion stances, call opponent extreme

Nebraska CD2 candidates outline abortion stances, call opponent extreme

Nebraska CD2 candidate Denise Powell wants to restore the Roe v. Wade standard of national abortion rights, while Brinker Harding says the Supreme Court got the Dobbs decision right.

State dismisses emergency suspension of Lincoln childcare license

State dismisses emergency suspension of Lincoln childcare license

Tanja Gilbertson and Tanja's Tots had just gotten off a year of probation following a disciplinary action prompted by the death of a 5-month-old boy in her care in 2024.

Lincoln man recovering after alleged stabbing in downtown

Lincoln man recovering after alleged stabbing in downtown

Police responded to a local area hospital on Friday afternoon after a 45-year-old Lincoln man said he was stabbed.

Rachel Anderson: How to identify poison ivy and avoid an itchy rash

Rachel Anderson: How to identify poison ivy and avoid an itchy rash

Poison ivy is common across Nebraska. Not all plants with three leaves are poison ivy. Here's how to tell the difference.

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Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

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

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Venezuela: Woman Rescued Alive After Earthquakes in Venezuela.

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Husker Camp Countdown: No. 39 Jasin Shiggs

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 39 Jasin Shiggs

He's the latest defensive back Nebraska has plucked from the FCS ranks, joining Andrew Marshall and Jamir Conn from the 2025 transfer class.

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Blue & gold volleyball individual skills camp

Blue & gold volleyball individual skills camp

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

What's the gap between Nebraska baseball and a CWS title? A former Husker just lived it

What's the gap between Nebraska baseball and a CWS title? A former Husker just lived it

Oklahoma's Cayden Brumbaugh is believed to be the first former Nebraska baseball player to win the College World Series as a player or a coach. What's the gap between where OU is and NU wants to be?

Florida stars Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon share an enduring friendship and championship bond

Florida stars Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon share an enduring friendship and championship bond

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon grew up on opposite sides of the globe. One was raised amid the rolling farmland of rural Pennsylvania. The other came of age along Australia’s sun-soaked west coast. Neither could have imagined a basketball-obsessed teenager half a world away would one day become his closest friend. When Haugh and Condon arrived at Florida in the summer of ...

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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.

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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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Book review: ‘Art of Toy Story 5’ adds to the story

Book review: ‘Art of Toy Story 5’ adds to the story

Readers can get a look behind the scenes of the new movie with the accompanying book, “The Art of ‘Toy Story 5.’”

Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100

Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100

Findings could help us better understand why some people remain physically and cognitively resilient at exceptionally advanced ages.

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In the summer, decks and porches quickly become some of the most-used spaces around the home. Here's how to make the most of them.

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Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

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