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Husker Volleyball Hosts Illinois to Start Senior Weekend

The Huskers took another road trip this past weekend, but instead it was to the west coast. They sold out two more arenas and got two more sweeps as they return home to play their last 3 regular season matches Thursday night, Saturday night, and Tuesday night. Now that the...

Lincoln, NE · 1d
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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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Illinois is going bowling — but the Illini have bigger goals ahead

The Illini made some history already. Collin Dixon made history Friday night, and Illinois kept its winning streak alive. Dixon caught two touchdown passes against Nebraska to set a new single-season program record with 12 receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Illini defense made several crucial stops down the stretch to secure a 16-13 victory, Illinois’ fourth consecutive win and its third straight season of bowl eligibility.

Champaign, IL · 1d
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Lincoln Public Schools Plans to Sell Land to City for Two Parks

3100 Plymouth Ave — Approximate Property LPS Considered Purchasing. Lincoln Public Schools is moving to sell two parcels of land to the City of Lincoln for a pair of new public parks. Lincoln is in the early stages of developing two new public parks, and LPS plans to sell...

Lincoln, NE · 16h
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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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Klempa signs Two-Hander from Spokane

The fifth-ranked Nebraska Bowling team has signed its first recruit of the 2027 class on national signing day, two-hander Candace Van Tine from Spokane, Wash., Head Coach Paul Klempa announced Wednesday. The Spokane Virtual Academy product brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Huskers' roster. She is a...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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These 5 Nebraska Toy And Game Shops Keep Kits Stacked High

Hobby Lobby never actually walked away from model kits. The rumor pops up in hobby forums now and then, but the chain still lists boxed kits and often puts them on sale. Still, I get why people worry. A big-box aisle can feel thin when you’re hunting one specific Gundam, a vintage promo car, or a box of Warhammer troops.

Nebraska · 1d

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Speakers are asking to let incoming incoming members lead the superintendent search

Val Hyde, who is set to join the board in January, raised the issue during the public comment portion of this week’s board meeting. Three new members are expected to take office, she said.

Lincoln, NE · 18h

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The Race to Detect Swine Disease in Six of America’s Largest Pork Producers

$1.2 billion. That’s how much one disease costs the U.S. pork industry every year. A Nebraska startup is working to change that. On this episode of Building Nebraska, host Bryce Doeschot sits down with Josh DeMers, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of DARO, a Lincoln-based startup developing technology that could transform how pork producers detect and manage disease.

Nebraska · 2d

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Football head coach says goodbye to Lincoln Christian after 21 years

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Kurt Earl, the Lincoln Christian School football coach, is officially saying goodbye to coaching. Earl coached at Lincoln Christian for 21 years. “I have been blessed to work with so many incredible young men, families, and coaches. Together, we have poured our hearts and souls into the football program,” Earl wrote in a social media post.

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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Be a Santa to a Senior Gifts Due Dec 2 in Lincoln Area

Lincoln-area shoppers have until Dec. 2 to return gifts for Home Instead’s annual Be a Santa to a Senior program. To take part, choose an ornament with an older adult’s Christmas wish from a participating giving tree and buy the requested gift. Bradi Saddler, a client care and...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Column | Realistic expectations against No. 1 Nebraska, No. 10 Penn State

After an impressive sweep of then-No. 21 Indiana (14-9, 7-7) Sunday, No. 25 Illinois (17-8, 9-5) has quite the battle coming up against No. 1 Nebraska (25-0, 14-0) Thursday, followed by No. 10 Penn State (19-5, 11–3) Saturday. The undefeated Cornhuskers are just as dominant on the stat sheet as they are in the standings, and the Nittany Lions are no cakewalk either.

Lincoln, NE · 23h

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College credit without the college cost

Lincoln East offers the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the Lincoln Public School system at 19 classes. East students are fortunate to attend a school that provides them with a variety of advanced classes they can choose to pursue. Through LPS, students can also choose between dual enrollment and the AP exam, two options to earn college credit in high school. Both have positive and negative aspects that many don’t consider, like cost, effort, and transferability.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Lincoln Public Schools Proposes $10.46 Million Upgrade to Payroll and Administrative Systems

Lincoln Public Schools is considering a $10.46 million modernization of the computer systems used to manage employee payroll, hiring, benefits, purchasing and other administrative operations. The proposal received its first reading during Tuesday night’s Lincoln Board of Education meeting. A final vote is expected November 24. Under the plan,...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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NEW Men’s College Basketball Rankings: UCLA Makes BIG Jump, Nebraska Returns to Top 25

After months of waiting, recruiting, and transfer portal speculation, the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season is underway. So who are […]

Lincoln, NE · 22h

Country Herald

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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

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

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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.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

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Behind Enemy Lines: Nebraska-Rutgers Edition

What can the Huskers expect Saturday against the Scarlet Knights? A Q&A with Michael Cavallo of Rutgers On SI.

Lincoln, NE · 21h

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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.

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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College Basketball (11/11): Nebraska, Kansas City cruise; Creighton falls to South Dakota

(KMAland) -- Nebraska and Kansas City rolled to convincing victories in men's basketball action Wednesday night, while Creighton suffered a narrow defeat in women's basketball. Nebraska cruised past Lindenwood 94-60, and Kansas City handled Florida A&M 87-65, while Dakota Wesleyan edged Peru State 61-57. On the women's side, South Dakota...

Lincoln, NE · 1d