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Bergen Reilly is getting national player of the year hype, but she's not the only setter on the team who has impressed this season.
Does Nebraska volleyball have 2 of the best setters in the nation?
Bergen Reilly is getting national player of the year hype, but she's not the only setter on the team who has impressed this season.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Bergen Reilly is getting national player of the year hype, but she's not the only setter on the team who has impressed this season.
Ohtani became just the second player in MLB history to win at least four MVP awards, trailing only seven by Barry Bonds.
Dodgers 2-way star Shohei Ohtani becomes 4-time MVP after unanimous win in National League
Ohtani became just the second player in MLB history to win at least four MVP awards, trailing only seven by Barry Bonds.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Ohtani became just the second player in MLB history to win at least four MVP awards, trailing only seven by Barry Bonds.
Nearly 60 years after going missing in Vietnam, Capt. Thomas Scheurich will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery on Friday with Rep. Mike Flood in attendance.
Nebraska Vietnam vet who went missing nearly 60 years ago to be buried at Arlington
Nearly 60 years after going missing in Vietnam, Capt. Thomas Scheurich will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery on Friday with Rep. Mike Flood in attendance.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Nearly 60 years after going missing in Vietnam, Capt. Thomas Scheurich will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery on Friday with Rep. Mike Flood in attendance.
The October crash killed pilot Zachary Bailey, son of Darren Bailey, the Trump-endorsed Republican running for Illinois governor. Zachary’s wife and two of their children were also killed.
Report: Object detached from helicopter before crash that killed Illinois politician's son
The October crash killed pilot Zachary Bailey, son of Darren Bailey, the Trump-endorsed Republican running for Illinois governor. Zachary’s wife and two of their children were also killed.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The October crash killed pilot Zachary Bailey, son of Darren Bailey, the Trump-endorsed Republican running for Illinois governor. Zachary’s wife and two of their children were also killed.
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon will vote to release the Epstein files but the bill would likely not pass the Senate or get approval from the president.
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon will vote to release Epstein files, tempers expectations about contents
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon will vote to release the Epstein files but the bill would likely not pass the Senate or get approval from the president.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon will vote to release the Epstein files but the bill would likely not pass the Senate or get approval from the president.
The Nebraska Department for Health and Human Services announced Thursday it has issued a "partial distribution" of November SNAP benefits.
After shutdown ends, partial SNAP benefits begin flowing to Nebraskans
The Nebraska Department for Health and Human Services announced Thursday it has issued a "partial distribution" of November SNAP benefits.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Nebraska Department for Health and Human Services announced Thursday it has issued a "partial distribution" of November SNAP benefits.
Lincoln's mayor on Thursday announced the creation of GoodToGo, a reuse "store" that will provide Lancaster County residents with usable home, garden and hobby products at no cost.
Free store opening for usable hazardous waste items dropped off in Lincoln
Lincoln's mayor on Thursday announced the creation of GoodToGo, a reuse "store" that will provide Lancaster County residents with usable home, garden and hobby products at no cost.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Lincoln's mayor on Thursday announced the creation of GoodToGo, a reuse "store" that will provide Lancaster County residents with usable home, garden and hobby products at no cost.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue took one person to the hospital after a fire at a home in southeast Lincoln on Thursday morning.
1 taken to hospital after southeast Lincoln house fire
Lincoln Fire and Rescue took one person to the hospital after a fire at a home in southeast Lincoln on Thursday morning.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Lincoln Fire and Rescue took one person to the hospital after a fire at a home in southeast Lincoln on Thursday morning.
At 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies and emergency medical units were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash near U.S. 77 and Firth Road, approximately 2 miles north of Cortland.
Firth husband and wife die in rural car crash on US 77, deputies say
At 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies and emergency medical units were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash near U.S. 77 and Firth Road, approximately 2 miles north of Cortland.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies and emergency medical units were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash near U.S. 77 and Firth Road, approximately 2 miles north of Cortland.
Last week we asked reader who is their favorie player. One reader said it was an "asinine question." We did get hundreds of answers.
And your favorite Husker volleyball player is ... The. Whole. Team.
Last week we asked reader who is their favorie player. One reader said it was an "asinine question." We did get hundreds of answers.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Last week we asked reader who is their favorie player. One reader said it was an "asinine question." We did get hundreds of answers.
Hear more music at the last Nebraska home match? Dani Busboom Kelly explains why the Huskers tried it — and why some fans emailed about it.
Dani Busboom Kelly explains Nebraska’s music-between-points experiment
Hear more music at the last Nebraska home match? Dani Busboom Kelly explains why the Huskers tried it — and why some fans emailed about it.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hear more music at the last Nebraska home match? Dani Busboom Kelly explains why the Huskers tried it — and why some fans emailed about it.
A 60-foot heave and a whole lot of defense paved the way for Nebraska to take the rivalry back in a 34-point rout.
Amie Just: Nebraska women take step in right direction with thrashing of Creighton
A 60-foot heave and a whole lot of defense paved the way for Nebraska to take the rivalry back in a 34-point rout.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A 60-foot heave and a whole lot of defense paved the way for Nebraska to take the rivalry back in a 34-point rout.
A longtime Tucson, Arizona physical therapist has been deported to Laos after spending three months at the Eloy Detention Center and decades in the United States.
Arizona physical therapist deported to Laos after multiple, 'chaotic' flights
A longtime Tucson, Arizona physical therapist has been deported to Laos after spending three months at the Eloy Detention Center and decades in the United States.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A longtime Tucson, Arizona physical therapist has been deported to Laos after spending three months at the Eloy Detention Center and decades in the United States.
The 43-day funding lapse saw federal workers go without paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lined up at food banks.
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
The 43-day funding lapse saw federal workers go without paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lined up at food banks.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The 43-day funding lapse saw federal workers go without paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lined up at food banks.
The House gave final approval to a bill that will end the record-long government shutdown — and eventually shutter most of the 300 shops that sell THC products in Nebraska.
'Devastating' — Federal spending bill includes ban that will shutter Nebraska THC shops
The House gave final approval to a bill that will end the record-long government shutdown — and eventually shutter most of the 300 shops that sell THC products in Nebraska.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The House gave final approval to a bill that will end the record-long government shutdown — and eventually shutter most of the 300 shops that sell THC products in Nebraska.
Detroit's Skubal, 28, became the 12th player to win baseball's top pitching honor in consecutive years, joining a group that includes Hall of Famers Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal becomes 12th pitcher to win consecutive Cy Young Awards
Detroit's Skubal, 28, became the 12th player to win baseball's top pitching honor in consecutive years, joining a group that includes Hall of Famers Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Detroit's Skubal, 28, became the 12th player to win baseball's top pitching honor in consecutive years, joining a group that includes Hall of Famers Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez.
Police are investigating a Tuesday night robbery at a Casey's near 40th and Adams streets.
Police searching for suspect in Lincoln gas station robbery
Police are investigating a Tuesday night robbery at a Casey's near 40th and Adams streets.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Police are investigating a Tuesday night robbery at a Casey's near 40th and Adams streets.
Seven other Nebraska construction companies, including three in Lincoln, submitted bids, ranging from about $1.7 million to nearly $3.1 million.
Lincoln construction company will oversee library project; The Mill to operate its cafe
Seven other Nebraska construction companies, including three in Lincoln, submitted bids, ranging from about $1.7 million to nearly $3.1 million.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Seven other Nebraska construction companies, including three in Lincoln, submitted bids, ranging from about $1.7 million to nearly $3.1 million.
The highway is closed in both directions between Princeton and Firth roads for a "serious crash," the sheriff's office said.
US 77 closed south of Lincoln due to 'serious crash,' sheriff's office says
The highway is closed in both directions between Princeton and Firth roads for a "serious crash," the sheriff's office said.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The highway is closed in both directions between Princeton and Firth roads for a "serious crash," the sheriff's office said.
A Burger King site that was located at 1448 N. 48th St. is set to become a gasoline station.
Another Burger King bites the dust in Lincoln. Here's what is replacing it.
A Burger King site that was located at 1448 N. 48th St. is set to become a gasoline station.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A Burger King site that was located at 1448 N. 48th St. is set to become a gasoline station.
A potentially high-impact junior-college haul and core group of local prep talent highlight Nebraska baseball's eclectic 2026 class that signed Wednesday.
Nebraska baseball signs 2026 class featuring big arms and high-upside prospects
A potentially high-impact junior-college haul and core group of local prep talent highlight Nebraska baseball's eclectic 2026 class that signed Wednesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A potentially high-impact junior-college haul and core group of local prep talent highlight Nebraska baseball's eclectic 2026 class that signed Wednesday.
Junior middle blocker Andi Jackson wants the Big Red to defend their title in the "We Give Blood" challenge sponsored by the Big Ten Conference and health care company Abbott.
'They are going to bring it' — Huskers' Jackson urging Big Red to donate blood
Junior middle blocker Andi Jackson wants the Big Red to defend their title in the "We Give Blood" challenge sponsored by the Big Ten Conference and health care company Abbott.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Junior middle blocker Andi Jackson wants the Big Red to defend their title in the "We Give Blood" challenge sponsored by the Big Ten Conference and health care company Abbott.
The 71-year-old woman was contacted by someone whom she believed to be an old friend from high school.
Malcolm woman tricked out of $21K in gift card scam
The 71-year-old woman was contacted by someone whom she believed to be an old friend from high school.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The 71-year-old woman was contacted by someone whom she believed to be an old friend from high school.
Ali Baba Gyros will be opening a location near the corner of 13th and Arapahoe streets in 2026.
Indian Village getting new restaurant in early 2026
Ali Baba Gyros will be opening a location near the corner of 13th and Arapahoe streets in 2026.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ali Baba Gyros will be opening a location near the corner of 13th and Arapahoe streets in 2026.
The Lincoln Police Department on Wednesday identified the man who fatally shot himself in a police cruiser Sunday and released still images from body-cam footage.
Lincoln police ID handcuffed man who shot, killed himself in cruiser
The Lincoln Police Department on Wednesday identified the man who fatally shot himself in a police cruiser Sunday and released still images from body-cam footage.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Lincoln Police Department on Wednesday identified the man who fatally shot himself in a police cruiser Sunday and released still images from body-cam footage.