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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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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Lincoln's mayor and City Council chair proposed two charter amendments Monday to compete with proposals from Good Government Lincoln that they say could shorten the mayor's time in office.
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday approved three Workforce Pell Grant programs in Nebraska, making the state the third in the nation to receive approvals for programs.
The average price of diesel rose to $5.96 per gallon in Nebraska, up $2.55 from a year ago, AAA says.
The Lincoln Police Department is trying to locate a 78-year-old woman who has dementia.
Condolences are pouring in for a Council Bluffs family that lost two children Saturday in a two-vehicle crash near Bennington.
Since March, the program — a collaboration between LPD and CenterPointe — has taken 224 co-responder calls.
On Monday, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and City Council Chairperson Brody Weber announced two of the city’s proposed alternatives to the Lincoln charter amendments and called for a vote against a third that would allow residents in smaller communities to vote in city elections.
The task force will meet approximately six times from October to December in the County-City Building.
Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference as the Huskers prepare for North Dakota.
Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Sept. 14, 2026
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule wants better pass protection from his offensive for the Husker quarterbacks: "Keep them upright."
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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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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.
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If “Practical Magic 2” is conjuring up all the cozy, spooky feelings despite it still feeling like summer, maybe you want to call in the fall with some witchy movies.
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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...