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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

    Wednesday was the first day of school for Lincoln Public Schools students in kindergarten and sixth and ninth grades. See photos here.

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

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

    • 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.

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

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

    • BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star

    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.

    Pink Bandana has raised thousands for those with breast cancer. Next year will be nonprofit's last.

    Pink Bandana has raised thousands for those with breast cancer. Next year will be nonprofit's last.

    • SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star

    Ahead of its final year, Pink Bandanas welcomed 160 teams and over 2,000 people to the village of Prague for its Beat Breast Cancer mud volleyball tournament. 

    Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

    Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

    • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

    Two homes were damaged Monday night after a house fire on Crown Point Avenue in Omaha.

    Wahoo artist, Lincoln author team up to turn viral sensation into a kid's book

    Wahoo artist, Lincoln author team up to turn viral sensation into a kid's book

    • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

    Nebraskans Rebecca Atanassova and Alissa Hansen teamed up to create their new children's book, "George the Mouse in a Log Pile House," inspired by photographer Simon Dell's work. 

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    Sights and Sounds: York’s East Hill Park Hosts Back to School Bash

    Sights and Sounds: York’s East Hill Park Hosts Back to School Bash

    York Public Schools hosted their annual Back to School Bash in East Hill Park on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The event featured food, games and other activities from local community groups and vendors. 

    Man accused in North Omaha standoff also allegedly choked police dog, Kano

    Man accused in North Omaha standoff also allegedly choked police dog, Kano

    A man accused of barricading himself in a North Omaha home allegedly choked a police dog during the six-hour standoff, police said.

    Most rejected Lindstrom signatures came in Lancaster County, where only 25% were approved

    LINCOLN — The vast majority of the 2,407 petition signatures rejected for former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom’s nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor came in Lancaster County, where just 24.6% of signatures were valid. Lindstrom submitted 2,210 signatures total for review in Lancaster County. Just 543 were valid. This is not the first petition campaign to face […]

    Nebraska’s July tax receipts come close to economic forecasts as impact of tax refunds wanes

    LINCOLN — Nebraska’s tax receipts for July fell less than 1% below economic forecasts, according to the state Department of Revenue, as data shows a steadily lessening impact of higher-than-expected tax refunds. The Department of Revenue’s report on July’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 0.1% compared to what Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board […]

    Video of the Back to School Bash for York Public Schools

    Video of the Back to School Bash for York Public Schools

    Check out the scene as York Public Schools hosted their annual Back to School Bash in East Hill Park on Thursday.

    Photos: Brownell Talbot starts new school year with renovations to historic campus

    Photos: Brownell Talbot starts new school year with renovations to historic campus

    Omaha's Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School has completed a 50,000-square-foot addition to its historic campus focused on security, collaboration and modern learning spaces. 

    Inappropriate notes found at Hastings YRTC prompt staff suspension

    Inappropriate notes found at Hastings YRTC prompt staff suspension

    A routine security check at the Hastings YRTC led to a staff member’s suspension and an investigation, HHS said Friday.

    Lancaster County election head reports fraud in Lindstrom, sports betting petitions

    Lancaster County election head reports fraud in Lindstrom, sports betting petitions

    "Generally speaking, this activity has all been found by the processes we have in place," Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen said Friday.

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    Dieter Kurtenbach: Tight end at QB? Rourke injury left 49ers one hit away from preseason disaster.

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    Outfielder Isaac Feller flashes elite speed, power then commits to Nebraska baseball

    Outfielder Isaac Feller flashes elite speed, power then commits to Nebraska baseball

    Isaac Feller flashed the kind of power and speed that turns heads in college baseball. Now almost that quickly he’s heading to Nebraska in the 2027 class.

    Until 'hot hand' emerges, Nebraska running backs continuing 'healthy' camp competition

    Until 'hot hand' emerges, Nebraska running backs continuing 'healthy' camp competition

    Dana Holgorsen has long said Nebraska possesses more than enough talent at running back. Nebraska's offensive coordinator repeated that belief Friday ahead of a key full-contact scrimmage.

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    The City of Council Bluffs invites residents to an Elevate CB 2050 Downtown Workshop and offers a Downtown Survey to share ideas for the future of downtown.

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