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As Nebraska enters the Las Vegas Bowl as a heavy underdog, belief — not betting lines — drives the Huskers, writes Amie Just.
Amie Just: As heavy underdogs in Las Vegas, Nebraska is betting on belief
As Nebraska enters the Las Vegas Bowl as a heavy underdog, belief — not betting lines — drives the Huskers, writes Amie Just.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:18 AM
As Nebraska enters the Las Vegas Bowl as a heavy underdog, belief — not betting lines — drives the Huskers, writes Amie Just.
A United Airlines flight was diverted to Omaha after a passenger allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and interfered with the crew, prompting federal charges.
Man jailed after allegedly assaulting crew on diverted United flight to Eppley
A United Airlines flight was diverted to Omaha after a passenger allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and interfered with the crew, prompting federal charges.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A United Airlines flight was diverted to Omaha after a passenger allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and interfered with the crew, prompting federal charges.
In October, Big Time Rush announced their 2026 “College Dropout Tour” with plans to visit 15 college campuses. The tour was set to wrap up in Lincoln in February.
Big Time Rush cancels Lincoln show on 'doctor's orders'
In October, Big Time Rush announced their 2026 “College Dropout Tour” with plans to visit 15 college campuses. The tour was set to wrap up in Lincoln in February.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
In October, Big Time Rush announced their 2026 “College Dropout Tour” with plans to visit 15 college campuses. The tour was set to wrap up in Lincoln in February.
Roster turnover and transfer portal timing turn the Las Vegas Bowl into a meeting of what was — and what’s coming.
Nebraska, Utah's past and future collide in New Year's Eve bowl ushering in 2026
Roster turnover and transfer portal timing turn the Las Vegas Bowl into a meeting of what was — and what’s coming.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Roster turnover and transfer portal timing turn the Las Vegas Bowl into a meeting of what was — and what’s coming.
Facing a felony DUI charge tied to an Omaha crash, Regent Elizabeth O’Connor says she will resign from the NU Board of Regents.
NU regent Elizabeth O’Connor says she will resign after DUI charge
Facing a felony DUI charge tied to an Omaha crash, Regent Elizabeth O’Connor says she will resign from the NU Board of Regents.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Facing a felony DUI charge tied to an Omaha crash, Regent Elizabeth O’Connor says she will resign from the NU Board of Regents.
Cases appear to be so high that one Lincoln doctor said she has run into issues getting antiviral medicines for patients from pharmacies in Lincoln.
'We're definitely seeing more': Flu cases climb in Nebraska with post-holiday surge expected
Cases appear to be so high that one Lincoln doctor said she has run into issues getting antiviral medicines for patients from pharmacies in Lincoln.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Cases appear to be so high that one Lincoln doctor said she has run into issues getting antiviral medicines for patients from pharmacies in Lincoln.
It happened around 1:30 a.m. at 923 Central Ave., where U.S. 136 meets U.S. 75.
City of Auburn urges caution after semi crashes into building overnight
It happened around 1:30 a.m. at 923 Central Ave., where U.S. 136 meets U.S. 75.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It happened around 1:30 a.m. at 923 Central Ave., where U.S. 136 meets U.S. 75.
State Sen. Dan McKeon, who has been accused of misconduct, says lawmakers should respect voters and calls the push to expel him political. An expulsion vote could come next week.
Nebraska state senator vows to fight expulsion, calls effort political
State Sen. Dan McKeon, who has been accused of misconduct, says lawmakers should respect voters and calls the push to expel him political. An expulsion vote could come next week.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
State Sen. Dan McKeon, who has been accused of misconduct, says lawmakers should respect voters and calls the push to expel him political. An expulsion vote could come next week.
A Florida-based billionaire and Missouri native buys a controlling stake in Lee Enterprises.
David Hoffmann to become chair of Lincoln Journal Star owner after $35 million deal
A Florida-based billionaire and Missouri native buys a controlling stake in Lee Enterprises.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A Florida-based billionaire and Missouri native buys a controlling stake in Lee Enterprises.
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
A confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated child was reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, according to a news release.
Measles case confirmed in Nebraska for the second time this year
A confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated child was reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, according to a news release.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated child was reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, according to a news release.
Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week. Many regard Buffett as the world’s greatest investor after he grew Berkshire from
The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era
Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week. Many regard Buffett as the world’s greatest investor after he grew Berkshire from
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December 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week. Many regard Buffett as the world’s greatest investor after he grew Berkshire from
Nebraska's Kenneth Williams is a game-breaking play waiting to happen on kickoff returns. Maybe in another area as well for the Las Vegas Bowl.
Why Nebraska's Kenneth Williams may have another key bowl job beyond returning kickoffs
Nebraska's Kenneth Williams is a game-breaking play waiting to happen on kickoff returns. Maybe in another area as well for the Las Vegas Bowl.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Nebraska's Kenneth Williams is a game-breaking play waiting to happen on kickoff returns. Maybe in another area as well for the Las Vegas Bowl.
The inventory of existing homes for sale in Lincoln is back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a more balanced housing market, brokers say.
Lincoln sees highest number of homes for sale since 2018
The inventory of existing homes for sale in Lincoln is back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a more balanced housing market, brokers say.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The inventory of existing homes for sale in Lincoln is back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a more balanced housing market, brokers say.
The grant comes from $50 billion set aside in the Rural Health Transformation Program, established with Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Nebraska awarded $218.5M in first of five-year federal rural health care grants
The grant comes from $50 billion set aside in the Rural Health Transformation Program, established with Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The grant comes from $50 billion set aside in the Rural Health Transformation Program, established with Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
From business and labor leaders to sports and war heroes, more than a handful of famous and notable people who had lasting impacts on Lincoln and Nebraska died in 2025.
Gone but not forgotten: Notable Lincoln and Nebraska figures who died in 2025
From business and labor leaders to sports and war heroes, more than a handful of famous and notable people who had lasting impacts on Lincoln and Nebraska died in 2025.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
From business and labor leaders to sports and war heroes, more than a handful of famous and notable people who had lasting impacts on Lincoln and Nebraska died in 2025.
As Nebraska completes Las Vegas Bowl prep, playcaller Dana Holgorsen knows "dominoes are gonna fall quick" on transferring quarterbacks when the portal opens Jan. 2
Nebraska football readies for transfer portal rush on quarterbacks: 'Dominoes are gonna fall'
As Nebraska completes Las Vegas Bowl prep, playcaller Dana Holgorsen knows "dominoes are gonna fall quick" on transferring quarterbacks when the portal opens Jan. 2
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December 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
As Nebraska completes Las Vegas Bowl prep, playcaller Dana Holgorsen knows "dominoes are gonna fall quick" on transferring quarterbacks when the portal opens Jan. 2
“It’s Nebraska.” New offensive line coach Geep Wade explains why this job mattered — and how he’s already reshaping the Huskers’ mindset up front.
Amie Just: Why Geep Wade jumped at chance to coach Nebraska O-line
“It’s Nebraska.” New offensive line coach Geep Wade explains why this job mattered — and how he’s already reshaping the Huskers’ mindset up front.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
“It’s Nebraska.” New offensive line coach Geep Wade explains why this job mattered — and how he’s already reshaping the Huskers’ mindset up front.
At about 3:20 a.m., the Humphrey Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a structure fire at 250th Avenue and 445th Street, southeast of Humphrey.
Fire destroys Pillen Family Farms hog barn near Humphrey
At about 3:20 a.m., the Humphrey Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a structure fire at 250th Avenue and 445th Street, southeast of Humphrey.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
At about 3:20 a.m., the Humphrey Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a structure fire at 250th Avenue and 445th Street, southeast of Humphrey.
A deadly house explosion near Murdock early Saturday is suspected to have been the result of a gas leak, though it remains under investigation.
Gas leak suspected in deadly Cass County house explosion, officials say
A deadly house explosion near Murdock early Saturday is suspected to have been the result of a gas leak, though it remains under investigation.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A deadly house explosion near Murdock early Saturday is suspected to have been the result of a gas leak, though it remains under investigation.
Several Lincoln radio stations are coming back on air after weekend outages caused by technical issues.
Several Lincoln radio stations returning to airwaves after outages
Several Lincoln radio stations are coming back on air after weekend outages caused by technical issues.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Several Lincoln radio stations are coming back on air after weekend outages caused by technical issues.
A father-son disagreement led to a 22-year-old threatening his father with a gun, police say.
22-year-old arrested after firing BB gun at father, Lincoln police say
A father-son disagreement led to a 22-year-old threatening his father with a gun, police say.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A father-son disagreement led to a 22-year-old threatening his father with a gun, police say.
Officers responded after 9 p.m. to a west Lincoln house. A woman reported her stepson had been stabbed.
Lincoln man stabbed Sunday evening, police say
Officers responded after 9 p.m. to a west Lincoln house. A woman reported her stepson had been stabbed.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Officers responded after 9 p.m. to a west Lincoln house. A woman reported her stepson had been stabbed.
Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 82- and 84-year-olds received a phishing email in August reporting an Amazon package was delivered to the wrong address and their account was compromised.
Hickman couple scammed out of $250K, sheriff says
Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 82- and 84-year-olds received a phishing email in August reporting an Amazon package was delivered to the wrong address and their account was compromised.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 82- and 84-year-olds received a phishing email in August reporting an Amazon package was delivered to the wrong address and their account was compromised.
The 50-year-old said the memoir began as a project during the pandemic, when he listened to the audio book of "Greenlights" by actor Matthew McConaughey.
Former Lincoln state senator writes life story: 'There's healing in it. It's fun.'
The 50-year-old said the memoir began as a project during the pandemic, when he listened to the audio book of "Greenlights" by actor Matthew McConaughey.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The 50-year-old said the memoir began as a project during the pandemic, when he listened to the audio book of "Greenlights" by actor Matthew McConaughey.