Travelers hit the road to the Jersey Shore despite dreary Memorial Day weekend forecast
Drivers heading to the Jersey Shore on Friday afternoon saw slow-moving traffic for several miles coming off the Walt Whitman bridge.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Multnomah Athletic Club team gives updates after suicide bombing at facility
The Multnomah Athletic Club is offering a first-hand look at the damage to the facility this Tuesday afternoon caused after an attempted bombing took place.
May 6, 2026Open source
Walt Whitman wrote famed poetry by this South Jersey lake. Now, it’s a nature preserve.
The famed poet called Laurel Lake “the prettiest lake in either America or Europe.”
May 1, 2026Open source
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Lincoln-based Nelnet agrees to $10M settlement over data breach in 2022
Attorneys for 23 people who sued asked the court to grant final approval of a $10 million common fund settlement.
May 6, 2026Open source
Dozers razing 7 lots as North Platte races to use up $1.25 million grant
Account processing issue - the email address may already exist
May 4, 2026Open source
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Advocates of Nebraska Ukrainian refugees, undocumented students step into in-state tuition fray
Two Nebraska nonprofits taken legal action to stop the Trump and Pillen administrations from nixing Nebraska’s in-state tuition law for some migrant kids.
May 9, 2026Open source
Nebraska education board narrowly passes literacy and preschool grants
The Nebraska State Board of Education on Friday narrowly passed the distribution of two different grants, one focused on supporting literacy efforts in schoo...
May 8, 2026Open source
Federal restrictions could hamper Nebraska's effort to eliminate in-state tuition for undocumented students
After a legislative attempt to overturn Nebraska laws granting undocumented students access to in-state tuition failed, the state and federal governments tur...
May 4, 2026Open source
Bright, warm and breezy Sunday for Omaha area
Warm temperatures and bright skies Sunday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. A slight chance for an isolated shower or storm this afternoon and evening....
May 24, 2026Open source
Storm leaves widespread damage in Auburn, Nebraska, as residents begin cleanup
Monday's storm devastated the city of Auburn, tearing limbs from thousands of trees and spurring widespread cleanup.
May 19, 2026Open source
World War II hero buried in Omaha after 80 years
Eighty years ago, Staff Sgt. Robert Keuchel was gunned down by German forces during World War II. The Omaha native was laid to rest in Omaha National Cemeter...
May 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball team comes from behind to down Coyotes
The No. 1 Nebraska softball team was down one run going into the fifth, but scored four unanswered runs and defeated the South Dakota Coyotes, 4-1, on Friday...
May 16, 2026Open source
After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win
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 th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset
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 th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Omaha Westside-Omaha South Class A semifinal postponed, and moved, due to weather
Omaha Westside and Omaha South will complete Friday's Class A soccer semifinal at noon Saturday — and not at Morrison Stadium, but moving to UNO's Caniglia...
May 16, 2026Open source
Lincoln police arrest man suspected in 6 business burglaries
The Lincoln Police Department has identified and arrested the man allegedly responsible for six burglaries across the city.
May 15, 2026Open source
Lincoln health clinic renamed to honor late health director
A health clinic has been renamed to honor former Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department health director Pat Lopez and her decades of public service.
May 15, 2026Open source
People quarantined for hantavirus may leave Omaha sooner than expected
A UNMC medical expert says the quarantine facility in Omaha will remain available, but people staying there could go home early.
May 12, 2026Open source
Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state’s ‘blue dot’ district
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” — a small, but significant factor in presidential politics — will take center stage Tuesday...
May 12, 2026Open source
2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney
A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.
May 12, 2026Open source
Albion native helps turn Runza from sandwich to scoop
April Johnson, a product development project manager at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center, holds a pint of Runza-flavored ice cream s...
May 12, 2026Open source
NPS Board of Education talks cellphone policy, passes it on second reading
During its Monday meeting, the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education talked about implementing the bell-to-bell cellphone policy at Norfolk High School.
May 12, 2026Open source
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'Nebraska way': Husker tailgate culture during the Big Ten baseball games
Win or lose, the Nebraska fanbase stuck it out through the rain and sunshine and even had some groups tailgating through it all.
May 24, 2026Open source
Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen discuss what they've learned from each other following Super Regional win
Following Nebraska's super regional win, Coach Revelle discusses Husker Nation's support, while Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen detail what they've learned fro...
May 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball advances to Women's College World Series after defeating Oklahoma State
Nebraska softball advanced to its first Women's College World Series since 2013 after defeating Oklahoma State.
May 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska defeats OSU Cowgirls in NCAA Super Regional
Nebraska beat the OSU Cowgirls 9-1 in game two of the NCAA Super Regional, ending OSU's season and advancing to the Women's College World Series.
May 24, 2026Open source
CDC orders cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus to stay in Nebraska quarantine
Federal health officials have now made quarantine mandatory for the 18 cruise ship passengers being monitored in Omaha after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
May 20, 2026Open source
What to know: Oklahoma State Cowgirls to square off against Nebraska in super regional
The Oklahoma State softball team is on the verge of securing another trip to the Women's College World Series, but they have to go on the road to clinch a sp...
May 19, 2026Open source
What we know about hantavirus in western Washington
Two King County residents are monitoring for hantavirus symptoms at home, and a third person is quarantined in Nebraska.
May 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
‘This is the driest I’ve seen it since 1955’: Nebraska farmers struggling amid extreme drought
Larry Hudkins is one of many farmers across the state that's struggling to keep up with the dry conditions.
May 16, 2026Open source
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