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LPS interim superintendent updates Rotary on federal funding, leadership search
Lincoln Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. John Skretta attended Lincoln Rotary Club 14’s meeting on Tuesday to ...
Some see threat, others opportunity in proposed shift of management for scenic Niobrara River
Some fans of Nebraska’s Niobrara River describe a proposal to shift management of the scenic river to state and local entities as the biggest threat to the popular paddling destination since a ...
First-gen shepherds enrich soil with wool pellet business near Lawrence
Megan Landes-Murphy fell in love with sheep when her future husband Tom Murphy placed a lamb in her arms. Now they use sheep’s wool to make pellets that are good for gardens.
Wednesday Forecast: The middle of your week will include an increase in heat
The next significant upper-level disturbance is progged to drop south out of the Dakota’s late Tuesday night...with another expected wave Wednesday night into Thursday morning...again Thursday night ...
Lincoln woman sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting son
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln woman was sentenced on Friday to at least 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting her son. The woman, who 10/11 is not naming to protect the identity of the victim, ...
Judge rules murder suspect unfit for trial in Grand Island rest stop killing
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - An Ohio man accused of murder in Nebraska remains in the Lincoln Regional Center unfit to stand trial. Court records show James Thompson, 22, is accused of killing ...
Upcoming events at the Capital Humane Society
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett posted on Monday a plan to cut $27.5 million from the budget by the end of 2025.
Nebraska child welfare report shares findings in child deaths, injury investigation
The Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Child Welfare released a report on Tuesday detailing their findings in an investigation regarding nine children between 2021 and 2024.
1936 Bugatti makes pit stop in Lincoln
Typically, a person would see something like this at a car show and that’s about it, but Burkhard wanted to take this newly-restored beauty on the open road because, as he said, cars like this are mea ...
Nebraska leaders gather in Ashland for 16th annual Federal Legislative Summit
In Ashland, state leaders from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, to US congressmen and senators, gathered for the 16th Annual Federal Legislative Summit.
Study: Nebraska has the lowest opioid overdose deaths in the country
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett posted on Monday a plan to cut $27.5 million from the budget by the end of 2025.
Warming trend continues Tuesday
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Temperatures climb into the 90s Thursday and ...