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A downside to Google Maps was on full display last Sunday afternoon, as many drivers detoured by I-80 accidents found themselves navigating the challenging "river road."
More tornadoes are possible in southern and eastern Nebraska today along with large hail, damaging wind, and flooding. The threat decreases for Sunday, but is not zero. Get the latest on the timing and hazards for both days in our updated forecast.
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“The whole back of the house was gone.” While tornadoes tore through Nebraska and Iowa and caused significant damage, there are no immediate reports of deaths or serious injuries in the Omaha metro area.
The twister that dropped over the northeastern edge Lincoln on Friday toppled a manufacturing plant, trapping several people inside and resulting in multiple people being hospitalized for injuries.
Multiple tornados touched down Friday afternoon northeast of Lincoln and continued toward the Omaha area.
A Lancaster County grand jury has indicted a former Seward County Sheriff's Office deputy for a fatal shooting in October on Interstate 80.
Lexington High School buzzed with excitement on Wednesday afternoon as students, teachers and members of the community gathered for the 2024 Spring Academic Pep Rally. The event, held in the school gymnasium, was a celebration of academic success, extracurricular achievements and the spirit …
During Tuesday’s Lexington City Council meeting, a diverse array of topics ranging from public health updates to economic development initiatives were on the agenda.
While coach Matt Rhule said he expects NU to have lots of first and second round picks in the future, the Huskers may have just one player drafted in 2024.
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has a name for Saturday’s spring game. “The Red-White Shootout.”
GOTHENBURG — The Lexington Minutemen, Cozad Haymakers and Gothenburg Swedes competed at the Dawson County golf triangular on Thursday morning held at the Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg.
GOTHENBURG — Despite a windy afternoon, Lexington, Cozad, Gothenburg and Ogallala junior high track and field athletes competed at the Dutch Zorn Junior High invite on Wednesday in Gothenburg.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold could be set to receive an annual salary of more than $1 million, plus benefits and perks worth thousands more, as president of the University of Nebraska.
Storms may bring large hail and damaging winds to Nebraska.
LINCOLN — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers who missed the April tax-filing deadline to file a tax return as soon as they can.
This Saturday is Nebraska football's annual Red-White spring game held at Memorial Stadium. Here's details about tickets, gate information, parking and more before the Huskers kick off.
Nebraskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities often wait years for services like job coaching, group homes and independent living support. About 2,700 are on the state's waiting list.
The numbers are so high that a researcher initially had a hard time believing them. A Lee Enterprises investigation gives insight about the forces that have been fueling these deaths.
Nebraska coaches challenged Dylan Raiola to bring more energy to last week's scrimmage — and the freshman five-star responded with a performance right out of playground "recess."
The Nebraska running back room, in flux for seven seasons, remains a bit of a mystery heading into the spring game — except for Emmett Johnson.
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead.
On Thursday, Dawson/Gosper County Court Appointed Special Advocates took a step in combating human trafficking by hosting an awareness and prevention event at Lexington’s Central Community College. The gathering brought together community members, volunteers affiliated with CASA and individu…
The Supreme Court will consider a straightforward but legally untested question: whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.
In a display of community spirit and dedication to health and wellness, YMCA locations across the United States recently celebrated Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative aimed at promoting the well-being of children and families. Festivities last week in Gothenburg and Lexington saw a huge…
OVERTON — The Overton 2023-2024 Athletic banquet was held on Saturday, April 20 at the Overton High School.
LEXINGTON — On Friday, April 19, the Lexington Don Bader was held at Ray Ehlers Stadium in Lexington.
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Gov. Jim Pillen and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon both spoke on the aftermath of the tornadoes in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. "Nebraskans will help Nebraskans to rebuild."
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Content by The Power of Pork. According to chef John Benton, the array of pork dishes and styles of cooking have evolved with the chef-driven desire to experiment with one of the most nutritious cuts of meat around.
Content by Power of Pork. Learn about the Power of Pork and the impacts the Nebraska pork industry has on our country.
Content by The Power of Pork. For more information on the surprising benefits of pork, how to incorporate it into your wellness routine and even take the pork pop quiz, please visit Surprisingly Pork.
Content by National Pork Board. Amber Pankonin, registered dietitian and certified executive chef, speaks about the power of pork in our diet.