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19 years in, Ashland-Greenwood's resident broadcaster still dishing out nicknames, calling big games
- LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star
Ashland-Greenwood had no local radio station carrying its varsity games. Tim Washburn helped start a volunteer broadcast network that now streams nearly 120 contests a year.
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Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
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Ben Doody offers three takeaways from a crazy election night in Nebraska and throughout the country.
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In a midterm rebuke, Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Republicans lost key state-level races. Plus, historic firsts of election day 2026.
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Haven't voted yet and need a refresher on what's on your ballot? Here's what to know about the statewide ballot initiatives and key state and federal races.
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Two top seeds are out, and eight spots in the state finals are up for grabs. Here are our picks for every eight-man and six-man semifinal.
A former Omaha Public Schools middle school librarian will spend the next 3-7 years in prison after he previously pleaded guilty for trying to solicit sex with an underage girl.
A woman was attacked in a downtown Lincoln parking garage elevator. A stranger heard her screams and intervened. Now her attacker faces decades in prison.
Nebraska 2nd Congressional District Rep-elected Denise Powell is ready to make history with her vote for leader.
Minutes before the October Bulldogs of the Month were set to speak to the North Platte school board, North Platte High School Principal Cory Spotanski praised the students as “bright lights” in the school, highlighting both their light-hearted personalities and involvements.
Omaha singer-songwriter and Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst will perform at the Bourbon.
Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell doesn’t hold a Veterans Day ceremony, but workers were busy Tuesday raking leaves, mowing grass and otherwise preparing the grounds for Wednesday visitors.
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena is facing criticism for comments he made in a video taken at the March 2026 Southwest Association of Rail Shippers meeting.
Nebraska volleyball honors four seniors Saturday after another Big Ten title. Whether Laney Choboy, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly return remains uncertain.
Neither new Nebraska OC Glenn Thomas nor players were handing our crib sheets to their Rutgers’ gameplan, but comments to reporters’ questions may hint at where their sentiments lie.
Nebraska's Dani Busboom Kelly full press conference from Nov. 10, 2026
Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich will become the program's highest-paid assistant coach ever next season. He talked Tuesday about his contract extension and a chance at "stability."
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Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court held a graduation Oct. 26, 2026, in Plattsmouth recognizing a participant’s 18-month program completion.
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SCC’s literary magazine Illuminations Volume 27 earned regional and national CCHA Best Magazine awards, with four students also receiving individual honors.
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Dawson Forgy scored four touchdowns to become Wayne State’s all-time TD leader in a 54-14 NSIC win over Concordia-St. Paul, totaling 231 all-purpose yards.
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SCC and UNL launched On Course, offering guaranteed UNL admission for SCC associate degree graduates and more than 50 mapped transfer pathways across majors.
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In this week’s episode of Streamed & Screened, film critic Bruce Miller offers his thoughts on some of the most notable films coming during this final stretch of 2026.
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“James Bond Will Return.” The phrase has appeared at the end of the credits throughout the franchise’s history, including “No Time to Die.” But who will be the new Bond?
Here are some of the restaurant deals available for Veterans Day 2026.
CMK Construction reports that efficient project management is crucial for remodeling, as homeowners prioritize communication, planning, budget predictability, and minimal disruption.
Ally Financial reports tips for holiday travel budgeting: create an agenda, budget your stay, shop early for gifts, travel off-peak, go with a group, and consider travel insurance.
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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...
