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Scotts Bluff County commissioners to consider banning fireworks

Scotts Bluff County commissioners to consider banning fireworks

  • maunette.loeks

If you're planning Fourth of July celebrations outside city limits, keep an eye on Monday's County Board meeting. A fireworks ban could be on the table.

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

  • Steven Scheer and Nazih Osseiran Reuters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he ordered troops to move farther into Lebanon in the battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.

Adrenaline Rush event brings professional Native American rodeo to North Platte

Adrenaline Rush event brings professional Native American rodeo to North Platte

  • Samson Ndege

The Indian National Finals Rodeo Adrenaline Rush was held at Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

LPS leaders dismiss Harvard math, reading report as 'fruit in a blender'

LPS leaders dismiss Harvard math, reading report as 'fruit in a blender'

  • LIVIA ZISKEY Lincoln Journal Star

A report released by Stanford and Harvard researchers finds that Lincoln Public Schools students are performing more than a full grade level behind 2019 peers in math and reading.

Nebraska softball-Texas WCWS live updates, stats and highlights

Nebraska softball-Texas WCWS live updates, stats and highlights

  • USA Today Network

Nebraska softball (52-7) faces elimination on Sunday as the Huskers take on the Texas Longhorns (48-12) in a Women's College World Series elimination game.

Dust storm blamed for causing fatal crash in western Nebraska

Dust storm blamed for causing fatal crash in western Nebraska

  • Lincoln Journal Star

A dust storm triggered a 16-vehicle crash on I-80 near Brule, Nebraska, killing one person and seriously injuring five others. Several vehicles caught fire during the Saturday incident.

In California redistricting, MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

In California redistricting, MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

  • Daniel Trotta Reuters

Huntington Beach banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA supporters.

Special needs youth are the stars in 'Disney's Frozen Jr.' at Lincoln Community Playhouse

Special needs youth are the stars in 'Disney's Frozen Jr.' at Lincoln Community Playhouse

    The Lincoln Community Playhouse announced "Disney's Frozen Jr." as its annual Penguin Project. The production stars youth with special needs.

    Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

    Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

      Is your store spying on you in order to change the price of what you might buy?

      UNMC chancellor-select touts statewide mission, rural workforce growth

      UNMC chancellor-select touts statewide mission, rural workforce growth

        Dele Davies, the priority candidate to become UNMC's next chancellor, said he sees opportunities to continue bolstering Nebraska's healthcare workforce in both rural and urban areas.

        Inside Oak Creek's 50-year journey from chicken coop to urban jungle

        Inside Oak Creek's 50-year journey from chicken coop to urban jungle

          Oak Creek Plants & Flowers started with two $1,500 loans and trips to Florida. Now, the Lincoln greenhouse is preparing to celebrate 50 years in business.

          Raised among the monsteras: Inside Oak Creek's 50-year journey from chicken coop to urban jungle

          Raised among the monsteras: Inside Oak Creek's 50-year journey from chicken coop to urban jungle

            Oak Creek Plants & Flowers started with two $1,500 loans and trips to Florida. Now, the Lincoln greenhouse is preparing to celebrate 50 years in business.

            New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.

            New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.

              Nebraska might see a new nuclear power plant in the coming decades. Tech advancements could convince communities to support a modern nuclear plant. But that tech is largely untested.

              The 39-goal jump: How Ansley Throener became Nebraska's best player

              The 39-goal jump: How Ansley Throener became Nebraska's best player

                The secret behind Nebraska's newest scoring record? Hundreds of extra repetitions at Speedway Sports Complex, often with nobody else around.

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                Photos: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in Omaha during coast-to-coast America 250 tour

                Photos: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 stops in Omaha during coast-to-coast America 250 tour

                Many visited the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive as it stopped in Omaha on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as part of a coast-to-coast America 250 trip.

                Kearney native Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

                Kearney native Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

                As manager of airfield operations at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, UNK grad Kellen Skarka oversees a team in charge of pavement conditions, signage, markings and lighting and more.

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

                America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

                Axtell supporters break ground on veterans memorial

                Axtell supporters break ground on veterans memorial

                After more than two years of planning, conversations and strong community support, the project is now moving from vision to construction.

                State & Regional

                Scotts Bluff County commissioners to consider banning fireworks

                Scotts Bluff County commissioners to consider banning fireworks

                If you're planning Fourth of July celebrations outside city limits, keep an eye on Monday's County Board meeting. A fireworks ban could be on the table.

                Adrenaline Rush event brings professional Native American rodeo to North Platte

                Adrenaline Rush event brings professional Native American rodeo to North Platte

                The Indian National Finals Rodeo Adrenaline Rush was held at Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

                LPS leaders dismiss Harvard math, reading report as 'fruit in a blender'

                LPS leaders dismiss Harvard math, reading report as 'fruit in a blender'

                A report released by Stanford and Harvard researchers finds that Lincoln Public Schools students are performing more than a full grade level behind 2019 peers in math and reading.

                Nebraska softball-Texas WCWS live updates, stats and highlights

                Nebraska softball-Texas WCWS live updates, stats and highlights

                Nebraska softball (52-7) faces elimination on Sunday as the Huskers take on the Texas Longhorns (48-12) in a Women's College World Series elimination game.

                Nation & World

                Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

                Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

                Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he ordered troops to move farther into Lebanon in the battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.

                In California redistricting, MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

                In California redistricting, MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

                Huntington Beach banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA supporters.

                Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

                Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

                Is your store spying on you in order to change the price of what you might buy?

                Planets, solstice and asteroids: 5 stargazing events for June 2026

                Planets, solstice and asteroids: 5 stargazing events for June 2026

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                Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

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                Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

                Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

                Former University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor pleaded guilty Friday to driving drunk and causing a May 2025 crash that seriously injured one person in central Omaha.

                2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

                2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

                A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                Douglas County Sheriffs office is investigating a shooting after a domestic disturbance left a deputy shot and a man injured, at Cherry Creek Village apartments in Irvington, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. 

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                New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.

                New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.

                Nebraska might see a new nuclear power plant in the coming decades. Tech advancements could convince communities to support a modern nuclear plant. But that tech is largely untested.

                Pillen signs executive order targeting antisemitism in Nebraska schools

                Pillen signs executive order targeting antisemitism in Nebraska schools

                The governor's order comes after the Legislature failed to pass legislation requiring public school boards and postsecondary institutions to adopt a discrimination and harassment policy that includes antisemitism.

                Board of State Canvassers to certify primary election results

                Board of State Canvassers to certify primary election results

                Nebraska’s Board of State Canvassers will meet June 8 to certify the 2026 primary election results at the State Capitol in Lincoln.

                Nebraska, Indiana, Louisiana AGs sue to stop Trump admin marijuana reclassification

                Nebraska, Indiana, Louisiana AGs sue to stop Trump admin marijuana reclassification

                The Republican attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana and Louisiana have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Justice Department’s order reclassifying marijuana as a less harmful drug.

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