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Western Nebraska tree advocates recognized for community planting efforts

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Two western Nebraska tree advocates have been recognized by PlantNebraska for their work improving local landscapes and helping communities care for their trees. George Acker of Ogallala received the Jim Kluck Honor Award, while Jon Forney of Grant received the Johnny Appleseed Award at the...

Ogallala, NE · 1d

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Drivers keep pulling off I-80 for this glass chapel between Omaha and Lincoln

You’re driving Interstate 80 through flat Nebraska prairie, and something catches your eye on a bluff to the south. Tall glass walls. Arching wooden beams. It looks like a cathedral grew straight out of the hillside. That’s the Holy Family Shrine near Gretna, and drivers pull off the highway...

Omaha, NE · 2d

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Demand rises for basic needs, Lincoln church steps in to help

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Throughout the year, First-Plymouth Congregational Church helps pay for gas for people who need extra help. In recent weeks, though, pastor Juan Carlos Huertas has noticed more people seeking assistance. This fall, the church gave out $30 gas vouchers, and more than 100 people filled up...

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Pitts Begins Transition into Role as Lancaster County’s Next Sheriff

LINCOLN–(KFOR Nov. 11)–Eight days after he won the bid to become the next Lancaster County sheriff, Johnny “Jay” Pitts has kept busy with a number of things to set up the transition period, including getting fitted for his uniform. Pitts, 53, won the election on Nov....

Lancaster County, NE · 1d

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Later election nights could become the norm in Lincoln after voters elect to combine city and state elections

The Lancaster County Election Commission planned to release its final batch of election day results shortly after midnight. Instead, the office was releasing batches of results until 3:15 a.m. Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen attributed the late night to high voter turnout and a lengthy ballot with six local...

Lincoln, NE · 14h

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Haven't Winterized Your Irrigation System Yet and Had Your First Frost? Garden Experts Are Telling You Not to Panic

It's not too late to winterize your outdoor faucets, even if it's getting chilly.

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Nebraska Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Omaha, Lincoln

Holiday deliveries bring porch pirate concerns to Omaha, Lincoln and communities across Nebraska.

Omaha, NE · 2d

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Sharply cooler weather expected Thursday; first hard freeze set for Friday morning

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A cold front is sliding into Nebraska Thursday, ushering in sharply cooler temperatures and setting the stage for the first hard freeze of the season across the eastern half of the state, including Lincoln. After gusty winds today ease this evening, clouds will linger through Thursday...

Nebraska · 1d

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East volleyball strikes a new match

Katie Wenz, the new head coach of Lincoln East volleyball, has established a crucial role as a major contributor to the improvement of the volleyball team’s record and overall performance this fall season. Under Wenz’s leadership, the Spartans are playing with grit and consistency, having already surpassed last year’s total win count far before the postseason.

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Lincoln Army veteran receives car through Progressive giveaway

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Lincoln resident and U.S. Army veteran Ashley Jones, who is working to get her nursing degree, is the newest recipient of Keys to Progress, Progressive Insurance’s annual vehicle giveaway. “I just really want to say thank you all and I really appreciate this,” Jones said....

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UNL engineering students pave a fix for destroyed green space

Each year, the materials and specifications class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln would build a wall, tear it down and send the materials to the landfill. But this year, Emmeline Watson, an engineering professor, decided students should create something more sustainable. “There's always things that we can improve, so we...

Lincoln, NE · 19h

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

Huskers Celebrate Big Ten Title Before Shifting Focus to End-of-Season Tournaments

Nebraska has won a share of the last four Big Ten championships, the fourth time a school has won at least four titles in a row.

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No. 1 Nebraska, No. 2 Pitt Hold Steady Atop Week 11 AVCA Coaches Poll

Nebraska still sits atop the NCAA volleyball rankings. The Cornhuskers held the No. 1 spot in Monday's latest AVCA Coaches Poll update, after staying perfect through Week 11. Nebraska Volleyball Leads the NCAA Volleyball Rankings. Nebraska volleyball improved to 25-0 and clinched a share of the Big Ten title. The...

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Social media reacts to Nebraska football extending DC Rob Aurich

Nebraska football defensive coordinator Rob Aurich agreed to a two-year contract extension on Monday afternoon. Multiple media outlets reported this. The defensive coordinator is currently on a three-year contract. It is unknown whether the new deal will add to the current contract or if it is two additional years. Aurich has been a catalyst in reshaping the defense. They allow only 17.8 opponent points per game, 17th in the country. Their 292.1 opponent yards per game is 14th in the nation. They allow 4.6 yards per play, 19th in the country. In addition, the unit is excellent at preventing third-down conversions. They have a 27.36 opponent third-down conversion rate, which is third in the nation. Aurich joined the program from San Diego State last December. It will be interesting to see if further staff moves follow. Nebraska has undergone a series of coaching changes over the past couple of days, and this extension at least adds some stability moving forward. The announcement Matt Rhule announces Rob Aurich has signed an extension to stay with NU two more years. He already had a 3-year contract. We'll see if it's just a new 3-year deal or what amounts to 2 additional years.

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Nebraska senior Bergen Reilly named Big Ten Setter of the Week

A Nebraska Cornhusker was named the Big Ten Volleyball Setter of the Week on Monday. Senior setter Bergen Reilly won the award for the second consecutive week and the 17th time in her career. Reilly set the Huskers to an NCAA-leading .448 hitting percentage last week. The senior was fourth nationally with 13.33 assists per set across the two matches. Nebraska returns to action on Thursday, Nov. 12, when the Huskers host Illinois. The game starts at 6 p.m. CT and can be seen on Nebraska Public Media or B1G+. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska senior Bergen Reilly named Big Ten Setter of the Week

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#25 Nebraska WBB Preview and Live Discussion: North Carolina A&T

#25 Nebraska takes on North Carolina A&T in a third straight home game. Naismith Trophy and Nancy Lieberman Award candidate Britt Prince led five Huskers in double figures with a game-high 19 points, including the 1,000th point of her career on the game’s opening bucket. Through two games, the 5-11 junior point guard out of Elkhorn North High School is averaging 21.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals.

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Froerer, Ruiz lead Rustlers at NJCAA Cross Country Championships

The Central Wyoming College men’s and women’s cross country teams delivered strong individual performances on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the NJCAA Region 9 Cross Country Championship meet, hosted by Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Women’s 5K: Froerer and Murdock notch top-5 finishes. Sophomore Amberly Froerer led...

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Lincoln organizations awarded nearly $1.7 million from Community Health Endowment

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Community Health Endowment (CHE) of Lincoln’s Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $1,683,762 to Lincoln organizations. The Board of Trustees also announced the availability of $624,000 for Spring 2027 grants. Provide continued access to behavioral health assessments and support for individuals with intellectual...

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Cloud County Men's Basketball Team Routs Southeast Community College, 73-53

Box Score The Cloud County Community College men's basketball team led wire-to-wire in beating the Southeast Community College Bobcats, 73-53, in non-conference play in Lincoln, Nebraska on Tuesday, November 10. The T-Birds led by as many as 27 points and held an opponent to under 60 points for the first...

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