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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.
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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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A 31-year-old woman arrested in July on suspicion of driving at twice the legal limit for alcohol in a fatal Omaha crash will face a citation for driving under the influence and not a separate charge of motor vehicle homicide.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Flood and former diplomat Chris Backemeyer agreed Friday to a 7 p.m. Sept. 23 debate co-hosted by Nebraska Public Media, KRVN Rural Radio and The World-Herald.
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LOS ANGELES — Since he was a boy, Trent Mosley was taught to live by the Five Ps: Proper preparation prevents poor performance. The Five Ps weren't so much a lesson in the Mosley household as "a lifestyle," father Emmett Mosley explains. He can't recall when or from whom he first heard the phrase, but ever since, the Five Ps have stuck with him. To the point that he and his wife, Cindy, made ...
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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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Estimated weekly crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle and northwest Colorado crops, based on ET data and local conditions, supports efficient irrigation decisions.
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