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Hallam planning commission sends Monolith data center proposal to village board

Hallam planning commission sends Monolith data center proposal to village board

  • Tomer Ronen | Lincoln Journal Star

Hallam’s planning commission unanimously recommended approval for Monolith's proposed data center.

Campbell’s Nurseries going out of business next July after 115 years

Campbell’s Nurseries going out of business next July after 115 years

  • Justin Diep | Lincoln Journal Star

Campbell’s Nurseries is going out of business next July after 115 years in Lincoln.

Just: Hello, Kenna Cogill, and let's play more Nebraska volleyball at PBA

Just: Hello, Kenna Cogill, and let's play more Nebraska volleyball at PBA

  • Amie Just

Amie Just's a big fan of Husker volleyball at Pinnacle Bank Arena and saw middle blocker Kenna Cogill rise above the offensive dysfunction of both Nebraska and Creighton. 

'You can do this': LPS sees success in college-readiness programs

'You can do this': LPS sees success in college-readiness programs

  • Livia Ziskey | Lincoln Journal Star

During a visit with NU leaders, Lincoln Public Schools highlighted the success of its college-readiness program that is boosting GPAs, increasing attendance rates and getting high schoolers into four-year colleges.

Nebraska Sen. Ricketts weighs in on college sports reform bill, AI guardrails

Nebraska Sen. Ricketts weighs in on college sports reform bill, AI guardrails

  • Anna Kleiber | Lincoln Journal Star

Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is optimistic legislation seeking to reform college sports will make it through the Senate.

What you need to know before Thursday's 'pink postcard' property tax hearing

What you need to know before Thursday's 'pink postcard' property tax hearing

  • Livia Ziskey | Lincoln Journal Star

Four local entities will be present at Thursday's pink postcard hearing, which will allow area residents to share their concerns and thoughts on increases to their property tax bills.

'Not our football': Big Ten coaches seek answers, bicker with press after 'maddening' losses

'Not our football': Big Ten coaches seek answers, bicker with press after 'maddening' losses

  • Sam McKewon Omaha World-Herald

After a weekend full of bad losses, Big Ten coaches lamented penalties, sought answers for late-game collapses and bickered with the press over interview protocol. 

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Actor Tom Arnold cancels Lincoln visit, citing health

Actor Tom Arnold cancels Lincoln visit, citing health

Tom Arnold has canceled his Thursday speaking engagement in Lincoln due to “unforeseen health circumstances.”

Portion of 40th Street reopens after water main repair

Portion of 40th Street reopens after water main repair

A portion of South 40th Street reopened after it was closed for emergency water main repairs, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities said Wednesday.

Bat caught in Two Rivers Public Health region has rabies. It had contact with humans.

Bat caught in Two Rivers Public Health region has rabies. It had contact with humans.

This is the third rabid bat confirmed in the Two Rivers area in the 2026 calendar year.

Gage County Board votes for 12-month data center moratorium

Gage County Board votes for 12-month data center moratorium

"I believe as soon as we get regulations in place, the better off we are and not drag it out," said Supervisor Rex Adams at Wednesday's meeting. 

Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

Before the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots, election officials feared they’d cause chaos ahead of the midterms.

Lincoln police provide update on fatal Tuesday night shooting

Lincoln police provide update on fatal Tuesday night shooting

Tyler Benzel, 37, has been booked on suspicion of first-degree murder, according to the Lancaster County Department of Corrections. Officers responded to a disturbance involving juveniles near North 47th Street and Cleveland Avenue at about 7:20 p.m.

Effort to honor first Native physician expands in Walthill

Effort to honor first Native physician expands in Walthill

A nonprofit purchased Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte’s home, which served as a medical office and community center before a hospital was built.

1 person in custody after 19-year-old woman killed in north Lincoln shooting

1 person in custody after 19-year-old woman killed in north Lincoln shooting

A 19-year-old Lincoln woman died after a shooting Tuesday evening in north Lincoln. Police said one person is in custody.

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Nebraska AG urged to investigate three out-of-state nursing home chains

Nebraska AG urged to investigate three out-of-state nursing home chains

  • Lori Pilger | Lincoln Journal Star

Disability Rights Nebraska is asking the attorney general to investigate three corporations that own more than 20 long-term care facilities across the state.

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Pick Six Podcast | The South Bend sea of red | What to make of the first two weeks

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Justin Frommer reacts to Nebraska volleyball's sweep of Creighton

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Pick Six Podcast | The South Bend sea of red | What to make of the first two weeks

Pick Six Podcast | The South Bend sea of red | What to make of the first two weeks

Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp back to 2000. The guys revisit Nebraska’s unforgettable trip to Notre Dame. Plus, Anthony Colandrea’s fast start, the potential of Nebraska’s offense and an early read on the Big Ten after two weeks. What do the early results say about the conference sc…

Tom Shatel's Press Box | Sea of South Bend Red 2.0

Tom Shatel's Press Box | Sea of South Bend Red 2.0

Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp revisit Nebraska’s unforgettable 2000 trip to South Bend and ask whether the upcoming schedule has enough marquee matchups to keep fans engaged. Anthony Colandrea’s fast start, history of Nebraska transfer quarterbacks carrying big expectations. Plus: Does Nebraska-…

Nebraska’s sweep over Creighton wasn’t 'pretty.' That is what excites its head coach

Nebraska’s sweep over Creighton wasn’t 'pretty.' That is what excites its head coach

Nebraska swept No. 20 Creighton despite uneven offense, relying on stifling defense and middle-blocker depth. The unbeaten Huskers remain confident they have plenty of room to improve.

Photos: Nebraska, Creighton volleyball at PBA

Photos: Nebraska, Creighton volleyball at PBA

See photos as Nebraska volleyball plays Creighton on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska swept Creighton 3-0.

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Mike Johanns will join IANR’s Heuermann Lecture on Sept. 22 for a fireside chat and panel on rural vitality, agricultural innovation and Nebraska’s future.

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Five Nebraska PGA Golf Management students each received an $8,000 PGA WORKS Lundgren scholarship, recognizing academics, leadership and commitment to the game.

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UNL’s 38th E.N. Thompson Forum season, themed “We the People: America at 250,” features free public talks and a storytelling show on U.S. history and democracy.

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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.

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🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.

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From the drive-thru to the digital model: How decades of store redesigns changed the way people shop and eat

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions reports how decades of store redesigns, like drive-thrus and self-checkouts, transformed shopping habits, often unnoticed by consumers.

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Would you do anything for your child? That’s at the heart of “The Weight,” a new movie from Padraic McKinley starring Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe and Julia Jones.

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