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- KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Nearly 26 years after Regina Bos went missing in Lincoln, a new lead has prompted a renewed investigation into the case, police say. Capt. Ben Miller speaks to the media on Aug. 24, 2026.
- 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.
- KENNETH FERRIERA Lincoln Journal Star
Two down, two to go. The city has already hosted two "fire hydrant parties."
- RANDY SPEER Regional Sports Editor
Tackling machines, ball hawks and run stoppers encompass some of the top returning defensive talent in the area.
Wednesday was the first day of school for Lincoln Public Schools students in kindergarten and sixth and ninth grades. See photos here.
- CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star
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.
- BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
Averi Bridges spent a year attending camps across the country, but her college decision took about 90 minutes.
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Nebraska volleyball is competing in another major event to start the 2026 season.
Being “old” is a good thing for North Star. Its experienced core and a promising freshman powered the Navigators to an opening-night sweep of Southwest.
Former Republican Omaha state lawmaker Brett Lindstrom has registered with the new America First Party.
"Just as I helped the community, I also know that I didn't help the community in other ways, and I'm sorry for that," Kenneth Ruben Jr. said.
See photos as Lincoln North Star takes on Lincoln Southwest in volleyball on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 at Lincoln Southwest High School.
LINCOLN — Lincoln City Attorney Yohance Christie announced Thursday that the deadline has passed for any proposed Lincoln City Charter amendments to go to voters this November. The decision likely sets up an imminent court battle over the fate of three proposed city charter amendments from the petitioning group Good Government Lincoln and the state attorney […]
The new Station 3, which was dedicated Thursday, has a lot of "features that really protect the health and well-being of firefighters," Fire Chief Cory Schmidt said.
Nebraska volleyball is competing in another major event to start the 2026 season.
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Nebraska volleyball battled through left pin hitter struggles and Florida's challenge win its opening Spikes Under The Lights match. Here are Justin Frommer's 3 takes.
World-Herald beat writer Justin Frommer reacts to Nebraska volleyball's first Spikes Under The Lights win over Florida
A long, across-the-field goal from well outside the penalty box got Nebraska soccer on the board Thursday and helped the Huskers beat UNO.
RALEIGH, N.C. — College coaches and conference officials rarely agree on anything, but several major leagues and their high-profile bench bosses have (mostly) united around one common issue — maintaining one last shred of amateurism in college sports. The ACC Board of Directors, in a statement released Thursday, has instructed Commissioner Jim Phillips to enforce several eligibility ...
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Twenty-one Nebraska students will join the 2026-27 Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy, building leadership skills, industry insight and professional networks.
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Pottawattamie County Public Health released its 2026–2028 CHIP, a three-year plan created with community partners to guide health priorities and collaboration.
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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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Historical marker describes Coffee Siding near Harrison, Nebraska, a key late-1800s railroad shipping point for pioneer ranchers that has largely disappeared.
🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.
Getting a movie made can cost a lot of money, so studios are apprehensive about greenlighting projects. Directors like Christopher Nolan get to skip to the front of the line.
🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.
"Ted Lasso" is hardly the only show to reboot after calling it quits, but after starting the fourth season, we're wondering if a return to Richmond was necessary.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 22, 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. "The Poison Daughter" by Sheila Masterson (Slowburn) Last week: — 2. ...
The Hallmark Channel and its spinoffs are flourishing 25 years after it launched.
Plush robes and welcome gifts, special menus and charcuterie platters, a concierge whispering hidden gems to visit. Who wouldn’t want such VIP treatment at a hotel? But in this case, it’s for dogs.
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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...
