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.
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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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Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent challenger Dan Osborn faced off in a U.S Senate debate at the Big Iron Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair.
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Take a look at photos from the U.S. Senate debate between Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn at the Nebraska State Fair.
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Over 1,500 children in the Columbus area have received books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, thanks to the Columbus Area United Way's general campaign and database.
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Omaha police said a man died by suicide Sunday after forcing his way into a west Omaha home and forcing an hours-long standoff after having been followed there by a police helicopter.
Omaha Police Department officials give update on west Omaha standoff.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers opened the 2026 season with a 49-21 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. After the victory, Ohio coach John Hauser met with the media to discuss his team's loss.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Nebraska firefighters recall responding to the Pentagon and World Trade Center and how the attacks changed their work.
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Nebraska’s Wrigley Field volleyball match ended early because of slippery court conditions. The Huskers and fans still created a memorable night that showcased the sport's growing appeal.
Nebraska's Dani Busboom Kelly after Wrigley Field match against Missouri suspended due to court moisture
Take a look at photos from the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Wrigley Field in Chicago as Nebraska takes on Missouri.
Nebraska volleyball's Wrigley Field experience Sunday night ended after 18 points and two delays. The match with Missouri was suspended, but if it's replayed, it won't be at Wrigley.
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Learn how Labor Day began in the 1880s, who may have founded it, and practical ways you can honor and support workers in your community today.
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In 1902 Nebraska’s Cornhuskers went 10-0 without allowing a point, dominating early rivals in a brutal era of college football with very different rules and gear.
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Tri County Schools outlines campus construction progress, new CTE and greenhouse learning spaces, and a phased timeline for renovations through the 2028-2029 year.
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This article explains how preschoolers learn through play, highlighting social, emotional, physical, and academic benefits, plus simple ways to support play at home.
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DEER LAKE, Canada — Geologist Kirsten Oravec is in her element. "This is a walk on the Earth's mantle. These are wonderfully strange rocks," she says, marveling at the Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park. The Earth's mantle, normally hidden deep beneath the Earth's crust, is the middle layer of the planet. The collision of continents "almost 500 million years ago" catapulted the interior to ...
ATHENS — Tourists from the U.S. are spending the most money per head on their trips to Greece — more than British, French, German and Italian visitors, figures from the Greek central bank show. According to August data from the Bank of Greece for the first half of 2026 and parsed by the Greek financial press, tourists from the U.S. spent an average of around €1,213 per person per trip to Greece ...
Whether you favor a quiet paddle, a deep dive or a shriek-inducing water park, why not center your next vacation around H2O? Here are five ideas to consider. Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester, N.Y. Lazy rivers, wave pools, log chutes and rip-tide slides. What more could a water-loving clan desire? And still, there is more for your family to enjoy with a visit to this park that also includes ...
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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...