Our reporters are covering playoff games across Nebraska. Follow along for scores, key moments and quick reports as teams fight to keep their seasons alive.
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19 years in, Ashland-Greenwood's resident broadcaster still dishing out nicknames, calling big games
- LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star
Ashland-Greenwood had no local radio station carrying its varsity games. Tim Washburn helped start a volunteer broadcast network that now streams nearly 120 contests a year.
- Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
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Ben Doody offers three takeaways from a crazy election night in Nebraska and throughout the country.
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In a midterm rebuke, Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Republicans lost key state-level races. Plus, historic firsts of election day 2026.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
Haven't voted yet and need a refresher on what's on your ballot? Here's what to know about the statewide ballot initiatives and key state and federal races.
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Nonprofit CEDARS Youth Services has named former state Sen. Anna Wishart its new president.
Cameron the Capitol Cat may have left his statehouse perch, but a statue of the beloved feline will greet Capitol visitors.
The $24 million Creighton Quad replaces the former university baseball and softball fields near 21st Plazas and Burt Street. A ribbon cutting for the green space was held Thursday.
OMAHA — Beneath a backdrop of fireworks and blue smoke, Creighton University on Thursday opened a $24 million amphitheater and gathering space expected to bring new energy to the campus and Omaha’s urban core. Dubbed “the Quad,” the roughly 250,000-square-foot quadrangular grassy area features a fountain plaza and picnic areas and also is referred to as […]
Mark Macke stepped down as Lincoln High’s football coach after 16 seasons. He led the Links to four playoff appearances, including three straight from 2016 to 2018.
Platte Valley Playhouse's "Four Old Broads" explores comedy, mystery and the joys of aging not-so-gracefully this weekend at the Central Community College Columbus theatre.
Forever Floral celebrates its open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 6.
Drey Puppe won a state title in hurdles in May. This fall, he’s scored 16 touchdowns and picked off nine passes for semifinal-bound Laurel-Concord-Coleridge.
Talking to Tom Shatel, John Cook breaks down the Nebraska volleyball seniors' decision as their former coach and current pro volleyball general manager.
Dana Holgorsen is out, but is he really Nebraska’s biggest problem? Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp examine Matt Rhule’s accountability, the Huskers’ offensive identity, the next coordinator hire and what comes next at quarterback. Plus, they celebrate Nebraska volleyball’s remarkable senior class…
Nebraska unveiled its inaugural flag football schedule, featuring five home dates and showcases in Las Vegas and Arizona. The Huskers open Jan. 23.
Former Nebraska softball pitcher and current Husker assistant Jordy Frahm will continue her playing career at the pro level.
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Southeast Community College marks 25 years of TRIO Student Support Services, honoring first-generation and underrepresented students and the staff who support them.
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Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court held a graduation Oct. 26, 2026, in Plattsmouth recognizing a participant’s 18-month program completion.
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SCC’s literary magazine Illuminations Volume 27 earned regional and national CCHA Best Magazine awards, with four students also receiving individual honors.
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Dawson Forgy scored four touchdowns to become Wayne State’s all-time TD leader in a 54-14 NSIC win over Concordia-St. Paul, totaling 231 all-purpose yards.
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When it comes to quirky, dark comedies over the past decade, a name that comes to mind is Martin McDonagh. The writer/director is back with his latest film.
🎧 Casting ballots settles elections, but meaningful change requires staying informed, contacting elected officials and participating in decisions that shape everyday life.
In this week’s episode of Streamed & Screened, film critic Bruce Miller offers his thoughts on some of the most notable films coming during this final stretch of 2026.
ThriftBooks reports that 44% of readers prefer books as gifts.
V2 Communications reports on Nathan Fielder's documentary "You Can See Everything," exploring the balance between ambitious storytelling and reality in tech communication.
GoodRx reports that uninsured individuals can access free or low-cost vaccines through local health departments, community health centers, and patient assistance programs.
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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...
