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"Lex" locals describe feeling uncertain, but determined to help one another as they brace for the closure of the Tyson Foods beef-processing plant.
'Lexington Strong': Nebraska city hopes to rally as planned Tyson closure devastates workers
Maria Garcia, an employee of the Lexington, Nebraska Tyson Foods plant, expects many will move away after the closure. "No va a ser lo mismo" — it won't be the same — she said.
omaha.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"Lex" locals describe feeling uncertain, but determined to help one another as they brace for the closure of the Tyson Foods beef-processing plant.
Nebraska basketball seeking solutions with Connor Essegian out for season
Nebraska basketball seeking solutions with Connor Essegian out for season
Connor Essegian's season-ending ankle injury means Nebraska basketball now has to adjust on the fly as the schedule gets tougher.
omaha.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Nebraska basketball seeking solutions with Connor Essegian out for season
Omaha's 40-story stair climb at the First National Bank Tower is coming to end after the 20th edition of the lung-busting tradition.
Hundreds will trek up Omaha's tallest building one last time before 20-year tradition ends
Omaha's 40-story stair climb at the First National Bank Tower is coming to end after the 20th edition of the lung-busting tradition.
omaha.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Omaha's 40-story stair climb at the First National Bank Tower is coming to end after the 20th edition of the lung-busting tradition.
Nebraska women's basketball posts dominate paint in runaway win over Bradley
Nebraska women's basketball posts dominate paint in runaway win over Bradley
Nebraska women's basketball had its four post players dominate the paint in a runaway win over Bradley.
omaha.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Nebraska women's basketball posts dominate paint in runaway win over Bradley
Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets more than 2 years in prison
Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets more than 2 years in prison
Dr. Salvador Plasencia was the first to be sentenced of five defendants who pleaded guilty in connection with Perry's 2023 death at age 54.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets more than 2 years in prison
Call it Nebraska football's "choosy" recruiting class, writes Sam McKewon, that has at least one hidden gem in it at tight end.
McKewon: Nebraska football's 'hand selected' class has at least one hidden gem in it
Call it Nebraska football's "choosy" recruiting class, writes Sam McKewon, that has at least one hidden gem in it at tight end.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Call it Nebraska football's "choosy" recruiting class, writes Sam McKewon, that has at least one hidden gem in it at tight end.
The Omaha Police Department is investigating an incident involving an officer near a gas station in South Omaha.
Large police presence near South Omaha gas station after 'officer-involved incident'
The Omaha Police Department is investigating an incident involving an officer near a gas station in South Omaha.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Omaha Police Department is investigating an incident involving an officer near a gas station in South Omaha.
Former Nebraska Sen. John Kuehn’s appeal to the Supreme Court came after a district court judge dismissed his lawsuit, which argued petition sponsors collected many signatures fraudulently.
Nebraska Supreme Court hears appeal challenging medical marijuana ballot signatures
Former Nebraska Sen. John Kuehn’s appeal to the Supreme Court came after a district court judge dismissed his lawsuit, which argued petition sponsors collected many signatures fraudulently.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Former Nebraska Sen. John Kuehn’s appeal to the Supreme Court came after a district court judge dismissed his lawsuit, which argued petition sponsors collected many signatures fraudulently.
Matt Rhule has a wish list of qualities he’s looking for in the next Nebraska defensive coordinator. Meanwhile, his former longtime DC is handling prep work for the bowl game.
Matt Rhule talks traits in Nebraska's next defensive coordinator, when the hire could come
Matt Rhule has a wish list of qualities he’s looking for in the next Nebraska defensive coordinator. Meanwhile, his former longtime DC is handling prep work for the bowl game.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Matt Rhule has a wish list of qualities he’s looking for in the next Nebraska defensive coordinator. Meanwhile, his former longtime DC is handling prep work for the bowl game.
After Nebraska fired defensive coordinator John Butler, cornerback commit Danny Odem had questions about the status of secondary coach Addison Williams.
Five-star corner Danny Odem reassured after Nebraska coaching change
After Nebraska fired defensive coordinator John Butler, cornerback commit Danny Odem had questions about the status of secondary coach Addison Williams.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
After Nebraska fired defensive coordinator John Butler, cornerback commit Danny Odem had questions about the status of secondary coach Addison Williams.
Creighton's presence in yet another NCAA volleyball tournament is proof of one thing — the Bluejays made the right hire with first-year coach Brian Rosen.
NCAA tournament awaits Brian Rosen in his debut season as Creighton volleyball coach
Creighton's presence in yet another NCAA volleyball tournament is proof of one thing — the Bluejays made the right hire with first-year coach Brian Rosen.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Creighton's presence in yet another NCAA volleyball tournament is proof of one thing — the Bluejays made the right hire with first-year coach Brian Rosen.
A handful of Huskers won’t play in Nebraska’s bowl game, NU coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday as he updated the injury outlook of several players.
Matt Rhule updates injury statuses ahead of Nebraska's bowl game
Offensive lineman Rocco Spindler will undergo surgery and miss Nebraska's bowl game. Several other players remain on the shelf in the final month of practice.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A handful of Huskers won’t play in Nebraska’s bowl game, NU coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday as he updated the injury outlook of several players.
The WBC accused Omaha boxing champion Terence "Bud" Crawford of not paying a .6% sanctioning fee on the reported $50 million he earned by beating Canelo Alvarez.
Terence 'Bud' Crawford stripped of title belt, accused of not paying fees
The WBC accused Omaha boxing champion Terence "Bud" Crawford of not paying a .6% sanctioning fee on the reported $50 million he earned by beating Canelo Alvarez.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The WBC accused Omaha boxing champion Terence "Bud" Crawford of not paying a .6% sanctioning fee on the reported $50 million he earned by beating Canelo Alvarez.
Creighton coach Greg McDermott said freshman Hudson Greer, who missed Tuesday's 96-76 win over Nicholls with a boot on his left foot, is set to miss time with a foot injury.
Creighton freshman Hudson Greer is set to miss 'a little time' with foot injury
Creighton coach Greg McDermott said freshman Hudson Greer, who missed Tuesday's 96-76 win over Nicholls with a boot on his left foot, is set to miss time with a foot
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Creighton coach Greg McDermott said freshman Hudson Greer, who missed Tuesday's 96-76 win over Nicholls with a boot on his left foot, is set to miss time with a foot injury.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
The review by the Pentagon inspector general's office was delivered to lawmakers, who could review the report in a classified facility.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Nebraska returners Kenneth Williams and Jacory Barney each secured All-Big Ten football recognition Wednesday while the Husker defense was shut out across all three honorary teams.
Nebraska returners land All-Big Ten football honors while defense goes without
Nebraska returners Kenneth Williams and Jacory Barney each secured All-Big Ten football recognition Wednesday while the Husker defense was shut out across all three honorary teams.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Nebraska returners Kenneth Williams and Jacory Barney each secured All-Big Ten football recognition Wednesday while the Husker defense was shut out across all three honorary teams.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule wants to retain both Dylan Raiola and TJ Lateef at quarterback but wants to see "jump" from Raiola as he heads into Year 3.
Matt Rhule wants to see 'jump' from Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola in offseason
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule wants to retain both Dylan Raiola and TJ Lateef at quarterback but wants to see "jump" from Raiola as he heads into Year 3.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule wants to retain both Dylan Raiola and TJ Lateef at quarterback but wants to see "jump" from Raiola as he heads into Year 3.
Video: Matt Rhule's full 2025 signing day press conference
Video: Matt Rhule's full 2025 signing day press conference
Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference from signing day.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Video: Matt Rhule's full 2025 signing day press conference
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley has called out a state agency for allowing “outrageous” dysfunction in a publicly funded program that provides personal assistance to people with disabilities.
Nebraska auditor fears DHHS oversight failures risk ‘mind-boggling improprieties’
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley has called out a state agency for allowing “outrageous” dysfunction in a publicly funded program that provides personal assistance to people with disabilities.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley has called out a state agency for allowing “outrageous” dysfunction in a publicly funded program that provides personal assistance to people with disabilities.
Meet the 21 Nebraska football players who are signing with FBS schools — 14 bound for Power Four schools — after Wednesday national signing day.
See our Nebraska high school athlete signing day list for 2025
Meet the 21 Nebraska football players who are signing with FBS schools — 14 bound for Power Four schools — after Wednesday national signing day.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Meet the 21 Nebraska football players who are signing with FBS schools — 14 bound for Power Four schools — after Wednesday national signing day.
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has rejected four of the six medical marijuana-grower applications that it has considered.
More Nebraska medical cannabis grower applications rejected
The two licensed growers of medical marijuana in Nebraska are working on plans for their facilities. One said he's hoping for a summer harvest.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has rejected four of the six medical marijuana-grower applications that it has considered.
With the swipe of a pen, Darion Jones’ childhood dream officially turned reality. The Omaha North star grew up an Iowa fan in a Husker state. On Wednesday, he signed with the Hawkeyes.
Signing with Iowa means 'crazy' Thanksgivings for Omaha North star Darion Jones
With the swipe of a pen, Darion Jones’ childhood dream officially turned reality. The Omaha North star grew up an Iowa fan in a Husker state. On Wednesday, he signed
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
With the swipe of a pen, Darion Jones’ childhood dream officially turned reality. The Omaha North star grew up an Iowa fan in a Husker state. On Wednesday, he signed with the Hawkeyes.
'We have to fix it': Nebraska's lagging job growth is the focus of new group
'We have to fix it': Nebraska's lagging job growth is the focus of new group
A new report indicates all six geographic regions of Nebraska are losing individuals and families due to a lack of quality job opportunities and a lack of growth in wages.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
'We have to fix it': Nebraska's lagging job growth is the focus of new group
With the potential to become the next Husker in a line of productive tight ends, Sorensen is a piece to build around for the Nebraska offense in years to come.
Signee Spotlight: Tight end Luke Sorensen has the right mix of blocking, receiving skills
With the potential to become the next Husker in a line of productive tight ends, Sorensen is a piece to build around for the Nebraska offense in years to come.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
With the potential to become the next Husker in a line of productive tight ends, Sorensen is a piece to build around for the Nebraska offense in years to come.
Jase Reynolds was one of three Elkhorn North seniors to sign with Division I teams Wednesday. Barry Fries, his buddy at linebacker, is heading to Iowa State and receiver/defensive back Alex Uchtman to South Dakota State.
3 Elkhorn North seniors sign with Division I teams on signing day
Jase Reynolds was one of three Elkhorn North seniors to sign with Division I teams Wednesday. Barry Fries, his buddy at linebacker, is heading to Iowa State and receiver/defensive back
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Jase Reynolds was one of three Elkhorn North seniors to sign with Division I teams Wednesday. Barry Fries, his buddy at linebacker, is heading to Iowa State and receiver/defensive back Alex Uchtman to South Dakota State.