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United States Attorney Lesley Woods said the plot began in the fall of 2023 from a federal prison in Louisiana.
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The waterfowl population in the U.S. and Canada declined slightly from last year, including the lowest numbers of the two most abundant duck species since 1993, according to an annual report of the
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Volleyball Day in Nebraska inspired outdoor matches in Georgia, New York, suburban Omaha and elsewhere. Now, NU heads to Wrigley Field for the latest eruption in volleyball's 'volcano' of growth.
Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.
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Voters in eastern Nebraska's 1st Congressional District might not see Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood and Democrat Chris Backemeyer debate after a fight over debate timing blew into public view.
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The remains of American soldier Robert "Bobby" Pierce, who survived the Bataan Death March but died in a Philippine prison, will be interred at Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday.
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The Nebraska football team (2-0) wraps up nonconference play Saturday night, hosting North Dakota (3-0). The Huskers enter the game following a 56-7 victory over Bowling Green.
Festival anyone? The Grand Island Farmers Market will host its annual fall festival on Saturday, while it's fall festival time (and the Nebraska State Hand Cornhusking Contest) at Stuhr Museum.
Both major-party candidates in Nebraska's most competitive congressional district will head to Lincoln next month for a live, televised debate.
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Lincoln Christian’s cardiac kids did it again, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 5:39 left. Elsewhere, Kearney ended Lincoln Southwest’s unbeaten start and Ralston stunned Pius X.
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Some attendees and people gathered outside a rally for JD Vance and Iowa candidates opened up about where they believe the United States stands under the Trump administration.
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday affirmed Kashuan McCree's first-degree murder conviction for fatally shooting a teenager at a Lincoln house party in 2023.
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LUBBOCK, Texas — On a Friday night when one head coach may have one-upped the other in the eyes of the Texas High School Coaches Association, at least Houston and Texas Tech didn’t offend college football fans with their play on high school football’s holy night. Both put on a show in 13th-ranked Texas Tech’s 28-26 win over 22nd-ranked Houston before 60,229 at Galaxy Stadium, which, before a ...
Hundreds gathered at the Capitol on Friday to watch former Husker football coach Tom Osborne make history as the first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee.
Former Nebraska head football coach Tom Osborne and Gov. Jim Pillen unveiled a bust of Osborne during a Nebraska Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda on Friday.
Legendary Husker football coach Tom Osborne was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame on Friday. See photos here.
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Nebraska Judicial Branch outlines its 2027-2029 strategic agenda, refining six initiatives to improve justice access, technology, supervision, and public trust.
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Pottawattamie County designates Sept. 7–11, 2026, as National Payroll Week, honoring payroll professionals who ensure accurate, timely pay for county employees.
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Learn how to manage water wisely by allowing some lawn dormancy, mowing higher, fixing toilet leaks, running full loads, and changing daily faucet habits.
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Western bean cutworm trap data show moth flights winding down, with high 2026 populations and current scouting and treatment guidance for corn and dry beans.
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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...
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...