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Lincoln Pius X's Brooke Thomsen (22) is embraced by her boyfriend, senior Joseph Majerus, after the Class B NSAA Girls Soccer Championship on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Morrison Stadium in Omaha. Lincoln Pius X beat Blair 2-1 to claim the title. “”I’m really proud of her and the team—it’s their turn,” he said.
Stormy skies hang over downtown on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln.
Nebraska outfielder Hannah Coor (23) fields from center during game six of the softball NCAA Lincoln Regional on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska beat Grand Canyon 1-0.
Nebraska pitcher Alexis Jensen (99) pitches against Grand Canyon during the Lincoln Regional final Sunday at Bowlin Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle sends pitcher/infielder Hannah Camenzind (9) off with a fist bump on her way into home plate after her home run against Grand Canyon during game six of the the softball NCAA Lincoln Regional on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Nebraska fans cheer during an NCAA Regional game against Grand Canyon on Saturday at Bowlin Stadium.
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during the NCAA Lincoln Regional on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska beat South Dakota 4-1.
Nebraska infielder Samantha Bland (29) is hit by a pitch to take first as South Dakota catcher Abi Brown (7) can’t get to the ball during the NCAA Lincoln Regional on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska beat South Dakota 4-1.
Nebraska’s Gustav Rydaker takes a breather while competing in the men’s hammer throw during day one of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Rydaker finished 21st with a final distance of 60.19.
Nebraska’s Brayden Bergkamp competes in the decathlon long jump during day one of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Bergkamp finished 13th with a final distance of 6.75.
Nebraska’s Ava Goetz runs the women’s heptathlon 100m hurdles during day one of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Goetz finished first with a time of 13.94.
Supervised by Lincoln Police Department officer Wyatt Shafer (left), Dave Drummer uses a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) gun to measure the speed of traffic during a session with the LPD Citizens Academy on Thursday. During a session led by the LPD Traffic Unit, academy students rotated through 30-minute stations covering fatal crash reconstruction, radar and LiDAR tech, traffic stops and more.
Lincoln Pius X's Chloe Kolm (10) embraces Bentley Schlegel (1) after the win on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Morrison Stadium in Omaha. Lincoln Pius X beat Scotus Central Catholic 9-2.
College of Education and Human Sciences student Rebecca Barnell records herself as she turns her tassel during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The university once again honored its largest-ever graduating class, conferring 3,885 degrees to 3,762 graduates from 45 states plus the District of Columbia, and 61 countries.
Mount Michael’s Ashton Burroughs (6) trots back into the dugout to be congratulated by his team for the third out to resume batting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Lincoln Christian School in Lincoln. Mount Michael beat Lincoln Christian 10-0 by run rule.
Nebraska’s Arina Razina clears the bar during the pole vault at the Nebraska Spring Tune-Up on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Razina won the event with a mark of 4.25.
Rhema Otabor, competing unattached, reels back to throw her javelin during the Nebraska Spring Tune-Up on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Otabor won the event with a final mark of 59.55.
Lincoln East’s Ugo Ononaji (6) roars with his team as he hoists the plaque during district finals on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East beat Lincoln Southeast 3-1.
15-year-old Abigail Durr ties a shoe for fellow Lincoln Southeast ball kid, 7-year-old Teddy Sundberg, as they continue to watch the game during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout. “We just need to do a little better on defense—they’re getting down to the goal and trying to score, but good thing our goalkeeper is saving it,” Sundberg said.
Lincoln Southeast’s Sutton Antholz (22) and Lily Pickerel (0) celebrate after winning a Class A district championship match against Papillion-La Vista South on Wednesday at Seacrest Field.
Angela Pillow, center left, is embraced by Elizabeth Buckhanan, right, during the grand opening of the new Malone Center on Wednesday.
Lincoln Southwest’s Ansley Throener (9) smooches the plaque held up by Creighton Allen (3) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Millard South’s Emersyn Wragge (13) controls the ball against Lincoln East’s Harper Ross (13) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Logan Esquivel, 4, (left) rushes to greet an inflatable alpaca as her parents Jaime Esquivel (right) and Megan Esquivel react on Tuesday during a street celebration for Cinco de Mayo hosted outside of Tipsy Tinas Taco Cantina. The free-entry event hosted several hundred guests for food and drinks, T-shirt and swag giveaways, balloon animals, face-painting, an assortment of yard games and live llama/alpaca petting. “She’s the lime to my taco!” Jaime said of his two-man costume with his daughter.
Runners are reflected in water bottles set out on tables along the Billy Wolff Trail on Sunday.
Seven-year-old Paula Valente peeks through a fence to watch runners during the Lincoln Marathon on Sunday outside Memorial Stadium.
10-year-old Carter Raymond rounds the corner from K Street onto South 16th Street during the 39th Annual KFRX Mayor’s Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026, around the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. The one-mile race, sponsored by Sandhills Global, featured multiple heats for participants spanning grades second through sixth.
English program alumnus Ryn Baginski (right) balks at a long strand of thread as he attempts to sew sheet music into a folder under supervision by Robin McClanahan (left) on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Love Library on the UNL campus in Lincoln. Led by McClanahan, the lead preservations technician at the university, the hands-on activity invites a small group of guests the chance to observe or participate in sewing music scores, mylaring book jackets and other tasks relating to care for library collection items.
Willie Brown, left, and her husband, Robert Brown, dance to some music from AM/FM during the Project NO Street Block Party on Thursday at 14th and O streets. To coincide with improvements to the Boehmer Street Music District, the city invited residents to a free gathering with local bands AM/FM and the Church of Blues, featuring “The Voice” competitors Jadyn Cree Olesen and Josh Hoyer, respectively. ”We are loving this — this is so great for Lincoln to come together.” Robert Brown said. “We like to dance,” Willie chimed in.
Task Force One’s Pat Wolfe, center, checks in with fellow member Ryan Loewenstein as they discuss how to support an unstable structure during a training exercise on Thursday at the Lincoln Fire and Rescue's training site.
Lincoln Southeast’s Jacob Cook tees off on hole eight during the Capitol City Invite on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Holmes Golf Course.
Cars drive over the Platte River on the Inglewood Bridge south of Fremont on Wednesday. Drought conditions have led to lower water levels in the Platte.
