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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 No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team (8-0) hosts the No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels (4-2) on Friday night. This is the opening match of the Ameritas Players Challenge.
A Papillion Middle School band teacher became the first band teacher to win Nebraska's Teacher of the Year award.
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.
A new report identifies what could be at risk in Nebraska as the federal government deregulates Head Start. Hundreds of jobs and health services could disappear across the state.
See photos as Lincoln East football plays Lincoln Standing Bear on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 at Seacrest Field in Lincoln.
On Sept. 10 at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, Donald Trump asked his supporters to raise their right hands and repeat the following pledge:
This letter is a public request that Reps. Bacon, Smith, and Flood and Sens. Fischer and Ricketts declare their confidence in our state’s voting system before the midterm elections. Unproven accusations of election fraud weaken our democracy, and Nebraskans know better.
In George Washington’s 1796 farewell address, he issued a strong warning against political parties. He viewed them as a threat to national unity, public liberty and stability of government.
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See photos as Lincoln East football plays Lincoln Standing Bear on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 at Seacrest Field in Lincoln.
Cody Campbell's snit with the Big 12 commissioner over Texas Tech playing a home game against Houston under Friday night lights — a violation of "holy ground," as Joey McGuire put it this week — was a bit much. I mean, it's not like the Red Raiders haven't done it before. As recently as Nov. 24, 1941, in fact. A 7-0 barnburner over Hardin-Simmons. The reason for the heresy back then was the ...
No. 1 Nebraska faces No. 25 North Carolina Friday in a tougher test, with the Huskers riding an 8-0 start; here’s how to watch, listen and follow the match.
Nebraska looks to move to 3-0 as the Huskers host North Dakota under the lights Saturday. Here’s what to know about the matchup, including how to watch and listen.
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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.
🎧 Can increasingly capable machines share human values? A troubling experiment raises questions for the hosts about rogue agents, cybersecurity and collective survival.
🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.
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.
🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.
Closets by Design reports that disorganized homes increase stress and anxiety, with clutter linked to hormonal changes, decreased focus, and lower life satisfaction.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Sept. 12, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Burn of the Everflame" by Penn Cole (Atria) Last week: 23 2. "The ...
Modern Flames reports September is ideal for upgrading fireplaces as cool evenings approach, allowing homeowners to modernize their spaces for comfort and style.
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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...