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Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1.
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Three members of the Daughters of the American Revolution visited Lexington Public Library on Wednesday, July 1, for an America-themed story time that focused on the importance of family history and American independence.
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The Lexington Planning Commission met Wednesday, July 1, for a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's zoning regulations.
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Three Lancaster County SID boards will hold elections Sept. 15. Candidates must file by 4:30 p.m. July 27.
A 46-year-old man was injured in a shooting near 31st Street in midtown Omaha on Thursday night. Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
The York County Sheriff's Office investigated the threat Thursday and determined the phone call warning of explosive devices at a Waco high school was generated using artificial intelligence.
Mailey Figueroa was last seen at about 12:30 a.m. June 20 leaving Bryan West Campus.
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The QB gave the Huskers a dual threat they didn’t have with Dylan Raiola and peaked with a nearly flawless game at UCLA, NU’s last win of the season.
Ashlyn Koupal's journey from self-described "twig" to towering talent included a long, winding road of recruitment that, after tons of calls and visits, landed at Nebraska women's basketball.
Nebraska women's basketball got its second commit of the 2027 recruiting class from the state's top-rated center, who averaged 12.2 rebounds per game last season.
BOSTON — Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing incident between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park, Major League Baseball announced Thursday evening. The veteran first baseman is one of four players to be penalized. Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli also received a seven-game suspension. Fellow Nats starter Miles ...
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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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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 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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Ten Nebraska Kearney cross country and track athletes earned CSC Academic All-District honors under updated criteria requiring a 3.50 GPA and regional ranking.
🎧 Topics include confronting dishonesty, declining a destination wedding you can’t afford, using technology appropriately in nature and getting proper credit at work.
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
🎧 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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