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Before becoming college rivals, Teply and McMillan have more to finish at Waverly

Friday, Brockston Teply and Gavin McMillan power Waverly’s offense. Saturday, their future college teams face off. 

Childcare instability is hurting Lincoln's economy. New report shows the cost

A new report by First Five Nebraska shows that the Lincoln and Lancaster County economy is losing hundreds of millions of dollars each year because of an inadequate childcare system.

Now feeling part of Husker volleyball 'family,' Virginia Adriano ups her game for Nebraska

In her second season at Nebraska coming from Italy, Virginia Adriano has adjusted to the all the major life changes. And is feeling like she belongs.

Ex-Husker Ferrari pleads not guilty in strangulation case

Former Husker wrestler A.J. Ferrari has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he assaulted a pregnant woman at his Lincoln apartment in May.

‘It warms my heart’: Beyond Prison program brings fathers, children closer together

The Christian Heritage program helps connect incarcerated fathers with their children through events like an art night, father-daughter dance and more.

Massive elk killed, vehicle totaled in unusual southwest Lincoln crash

Deputies expected a deer crash Tuesday night near Conestoga Lake. Instead, they found an elk weighing as much as 600 pounds.

Meet the candidates: Where Flood, Backemeyer stand on the farm bill

Here's where Republican Rep. Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer stand on the farm bill ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

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Two-Minute Drill: Your guide to every Lincoln football game in Week 9

There are seasons on the line for Lincoln teams in Week 9 of the high school football season.

Sheriff's office searches for suspect after traffic signs stolen in southwest Lancaster County

On Wednesday, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office had five traffic signs reported missing between Sunday and Tuesday near Crete.

Free rides to the polls: Lincoln waives bus, bike fares Nov. 3

No fare. No fuss. Lincoln is offering free bus and bike rides Nov. 3 to help voters get to the polls.

Man allegedly threatened to kill Lincoln woman, kicked officer in head during arrest

A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill a Lincoln woman and kicking an officer in the face during his arrest.

Republican Landon Parks says court experience sets him apart in clerk race

Landon Parks has spent nearly two decades working in the justice system. Now he wants to lead the Lancaster County court clerk's office.

Democrat Kristen Anderson touts treasurer's office experience in clerk race

Kristen Anderson said she would bring six years of experience as the county's chief deputy treasurer to the Lancaster County court clerk's office.

2 men critically injured in shooting at Omaha convenience store

Two men were taken to an Omaha trauma center in critical condition following a shooting Tuesday night.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for October 21

Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

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Nebraska father sues HHS after agency quotes $1M, 50 years for public records

A Nebraska man asked HHS for emails about a state contractor. The agency said it would cost nearly $1 million and take 50 years. Now he's suing.

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SEWARD — Jackson Einspahr’s story is so improbable that you want to check and double-check that it’s true.

Mark Story: Kentucky football’s Will Stein supports a 24-team CFP. Here’s why he’s right.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Will Stein does not want to hear that the impending expansion of the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams is going to diminish the regular season. “I think that's a really lame take, to be honest,” the Kentucky football coach said Tuesday at his weekly news conference at Kroger Field. “As far as I know, every game in college football is still going to matter. ... So ...

Mike Locksley out as Maryland football coach after 8-plus seasons

The Mike Locksley era of Maryland football is over. The university announced Wednesday that the ninth-year coach is stepping down immediately in a “mutual decision” after Saturday’s 37-30 loss to Rutgers. That setback was the Terps’ fifth straight and 12th in a row against Big Ten competition, dropping them to 2-5 with five games remaining. The 56-year-old compiled a 39-54 overall record in ...

Schedule: Week 9 Nebraska high school football

Check out the schedule for Week 9 of the Nebraska high school football season.

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National Estate Planning Awareness Week and leaving a light for the future

Reflection on lighthouses, legacy and National Estate Planning Awareness Week, encouraging Nebraskans to consider planned gifts for their hometowns’ future.

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2026 NSAA Class A softball championship recap

Millard North beat Elkhorn South 4-1 behind pitcher Jules Severson to win the 2026 NSAA Class A softball title, the Mustangs’ first championship since 1993.

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2026 NSAA boys state tennis championships recap

Creighton Prep ends Lincoln East’s reign in Class A while Owen Brown goes 30-0. Mount Michael claims a third straight Class B title behind Killeen and Pentel.

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2026 walk to end hunger surpasses goal

The 2026 Walk to End Hunger in Lincoln surpassed its goal, raising $91,258.53 and collecting 59,130 pounds of food to support the CSS Food Market.

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'The Drop' expands on 'Snowfall' with a shift to hip hop | Streamed & Screened podcast

"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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Survey: 7 in 10 women didn’t know their symptoms were perimenopause

Hone Health reports that 70% of women were unsure their symptoms were perimenopause-related, with many experiencing early symptoms before age 45.

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HomeServe reports a Super El Niño is coming, causing extreme weather patterns. 

What perimenopause does to your body and mind

Ritual reports perimenopause starts in your 30s or 40s, lasting 5-10 years, marked by irregular periods, hot flashes, mood shifts, and sleep changes.

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