One person died Thursday in west-central Nebraska following a rollover crash just west of North Platte that involved five people age 18 and younger.
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Drivers in south Lincoln will need another detour starting Monday as work continues on the $5.45 million South 27th Street improvement project.
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Allie Havers helped bring success to the Nebraska women's basketball and volleyball teams. Havers â now Allie Mailloux â is doing the same in Pender.
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With the game tied 21-21, Southwest ran the ball nine times in a row for a touchdown that ended its playoff drought.
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No. 1 Nebraska is 20-0 after sweeping UCLA. Andi Jackson led the way with 11 kills and six blocks.
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Police said the homeâs previous owner, who has since died, had a connection to Dugganâs Pub and Bos.
- Kenneth Ferriera
Police on Thursday searched a home in northeast Lincoln for possible human remains in connection with the Regina Bos case.
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North Star swept Southwest to open the season. Thursday, the Silver Hawks showed how much had changed â winning a five-set rematch for the HAC championship.
Student housing preferences have shifted toward suite-style and apartment-style living, while current enrollment and long-term projections indicate UNK has more residence hall capacity than needed.
Eligible voters must now register in person at the office of Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen, 601 N. 46th St.
Just before 12:40 p.m., emergency personnel were sent to South 84th Street and Foxtail Drive for a crash involving a motorcyclist.
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Lincoln Standing Bear finished its regular season with a 38-7 road triumph over Bellevue East for the school's first winning season.Â
New to the varsity libero role, Katelyn Dyrstad helped anchor Papillion-La Vista South's defense in a Metro Conference championship victory over Elkhorn North.
All 11 Waverly seniors played in a sweep to close the regular season. Milford extended its winning streak to 18, while Norris improved to 34-1.
See photos as Lincoln Southwest football takes on Lincoln North Star on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Seacrest Field.
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Reflection on lighthouses, legacy and National Estate Planning Awareness Week, encouraging Nebraskans to consider planned gifts for their hometownsâ future.
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Millard North beat Elkhorn South 4-1 behind pitcher Jules Severson to win the 2026 NSAA Class A softball title, the Mustangsâ first championship since 1993.
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"Snowfall," a crime drama on FX that looked at the crack cocaine epidemic of 1980s Los Angeles, wrapped in 2023. The series now expands through "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga."
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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Oct. 17, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan ÂĐ 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. ÂĐ 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection)" by Rebecca Yarros (Red ...
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