Get free assistance, hot dogs and haircuts at CommUNITY Fest in Kearney MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB Oct 8, 2026 Oct 8, 2026 Updated Oct 8, 2026 0 At last February's UWKA Community Assistance Fair, Josue Dieudonne, left, and Heather Bolte from Lutheran Family Services staffed a booth. 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Former Husker brings ‘dream big’ mentality to Pender volleyball Allie Havers helped bring success to the Nebraska women's basketball and volleyball teams. Havers — now Allie Mailloux — is doing the same in Pender.
Omaha priest John Pietramale remains hospitalized after weekend accident Parishes across Omaha are offering prayers and support to the Rev. John Pietramale, who remains hospitalized after a car accident last weekend.
OPPD president resigns from utility for 'wonderful opportunity' Javier Fernandez, Omaha Public Power District’s president and CEO, is leaving the utility, according to an internal announcement Wednesday.
Nebraska moves up the latest USA TODAY Sports football 1-138 re-rank Nebraska football moved up in the latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank despite being on its bye week. The Huskers are now No. 31, up one spot.
No tricks, no treats: Halloween party at Denton castle called off A Halloween party with four DJs and an expected 350 guests at a castle near Lincoln is off after county officials raised concerns.
