In a 4-3 vote, the Lincoln Board of Education approved a consulting agreement with Gallagher to identify an alternative health insurance plan that could save Lincoln Public Schools money.
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Nebraska volleyball outside hitter Harper Murray remembered what works best for her game — 'high and hard' attacks off opponents' fingers, glancing blows for consistent kills.
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A $600 million stadium renovation and the end of grandfathered tickets will change how Husker fans buy season tickets over the next two football seasons.
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Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse shared "good news, bad news and next steps" in his treatment plan as he continues to battle a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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A Nebraska City police officer was arrested after his pet dog was found dead in direct sunlight during extreme heat.
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Creighton University welcomed Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union's ambassador to the U.S. She spoke about AI, the Russia-Ukraine war and the EU's relationship with the U.S.
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Former state Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, a Democrat, is looking to return to the Nebraska Legislature to represent District 28 in central Lincoln. She faces nonpartisan Colby Woodson.
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Lincoln Public Schools will use engineering firm Clark & Enersen to design parking lot expansions at Standing Bear High School and UBT Stadium near Northwest High School.
A charge of second-degree sexual assault of a protected person that had been brought against a former employee of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney has been dismissed.
The Lincoln Police Department has received four reports in the last six weeks of fuel tanks having holes drilled into them or gas siphoned from them.
UNL was selected for a Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, which recognizes colleges and universities that integrate sustainability across their campuses.
An Omaha husband and wife were sentenced for their roles in the fatal 2025 stabbing outside a midtown laundromat.
A woman died Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle near 42nd Street and Sorensen Parkway in North Omaha.
A Colorado cannabis distributor about 20 miles from the border has filed a petition challenging a civil investigative demand issued by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers.
It has been a stressful summer for Duane Cernousek and his family.
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Nyandeng “Brianna” Chol, 19, died last week after she was shot in northeast Lincoln. Her family calls it their "worst nightmare."
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College basketball teams are back in practice, here are some of the takeaways from watching Nebraska's open workout Wednesday.
Take a look at photos from a Nebraska men's basketball practice on Sept. 23, 2026.
Nebraska expects Memorial Stadium renovations and new premium seating to increase annual revenue from $67 million to $95 million, providing more resources for revenue sharing and roster spending.
Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium reseating for 2027 and 2028 will disrupt longtime season-ticket holders. Construction-driven changes make a full reseat necessary and heighten the need for communication.
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Fifty Nebraska students from 12 majors join the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence, gaining sales skills and strong job prospects before graduation.
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Twenty UNL seniors were named 2026 homecoming royalty finalists, with winners chosen in a student online vote and crowned at the Oct. 3 football game.
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A new bronze sculpture at Louise Pound Hall honors the University of Nebraska scholar-athlete’s pioneering academic and sports legacy for future generations.
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Husker alumni Shaun Hoover and Stacy Moore received the 2026 Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s education college.
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