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Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated small Nebraska political party and tried to dissolve it

Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated small Nebraska political party and tried to dissolve it

  • Andrew Wegley
    Flatwater Free Press

Two paid staffers of Dan Osborn’s campaign joined an effort to dissolve a rival political party last year, documents show.

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PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

  • KENNETH FERRIERA Lincoln Journal Star

Two down, two to go. The city has already hosted two "fire hydrant parties." 

The Fremont Tribune's 7 best returning defensive players

The Fremont Tribune's 7 best returning defensive players

  • RANDY SPEER Regional Sports Editor

Tackling machines, ball hawks and run stoppers encompass some of the top returning defensive talent in the area. 

Lincoln students head back to class. See our photos from the first day of school

Lincoln students head back to class. See our photos from the first day of school

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    County chair sues Nebraska Democratic Party, alleging retaliation for reporting sex harassment

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    In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Omaha, Larissa Schultz alleged Nebraska Democratic Party leaders retaliated against her after she reported the sexual harassment.

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    A 6 a.m. call, a 7:30 commitment: Averi Bridges details her pledge to Penn State

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    Averi Bridges spent a year attending camps across the country, but her college decision took about 90 minutes.

    Fremont 4-H Expo names Grand Ambassadors, honors Grand Marshal

    Fremont 4-H Expo names Grand Ambassadors, honors Grand Marshal

    • David Golbitz Fremont Tribune

    4-H ambassadors from Dodge and Saunders counties win grand ambassador honors at 4-H Expo on Friday, July 10, 2026.

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    UNK grad returns home to Lexington as a high school counselor

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    Streetcar Alliance holding block party to celebrate businesses along Omaha route

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    Amazon drone deliveries expanding to 500 cities by end of 2026

    Prime Air drones are rated for packages up to 5 pounds, a threshold the company said covers more than 60% of its most commonly ordered products.

    Fischer urges farm bill action, discusses Nebraska broadband funding during Lincoln visit

    Fischer urges farm bill action, discusses Nebraska broadband funding during Lincoln visit

    U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer said Senate Agriculture Committee Democrats shouldn't be playing hardball on the 2026 Farm Bill with time running out to get the bill passed before Sept. 30. 

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    Need mental support? UNK program offers free counseling services to the public

    UNK's clinical mental health counseling program is free to the public. Graduate students provide help and support under the watchful, confidential eyes of faculty.

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    Data centers the new wave in Papillion's 150 years of growth

    Papillion boasts a rich history and modern developments such as data centers, earning accolades as a top place to live. It became the Sarpy County seat in 1875 while unincorporated.

    Omaha is caught in power struggle over who steers Nebraska’s police dog program

    Omaha is caught in power struggle over who steers Nebraska’s police dog program

    A clash over who controls Nebraska’s police K-9 certification program has left competing proposals rejected and the issue unresolved. 

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    'Pocket, pocket, pocket': Nebraska football's new sack attack mantra for crushing opposing QBs

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    Dodge County Adult Drug Court in Fremont marked the August 18, 2026 graduation of two participants who completed its intensive treatment and supervision program.

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