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After Nebraska's spring match, John Cook discussed Harper Murray, who was suspended for the spring match in Kearney.
After missing the final stretch of last season, Lindsay Krause came out strong to lead the Huskers in a spring sweep in Kearney.
The state soccer tournament schedule. Northwest plays Bennington at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Morrison Stadium.Â
Northwest girls soccer advanced to state for the second time in school history with a 4-0 win over York.
When it comes to food allergies, the best prevention is the strict avoidance of food allergens. Learning how to manage those allergens and prepare food safely can help minimize the risk of developing food allergic reactions.
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Five-star freshman Dylan Raiola heads into the summer as a frontrunner to start for Nebraska. That may make him an outlier among the blue-chip quarterbacks in his class.
Hunts Horse faces a minimum sentence of 20 years on the murder charge.
An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight for south central Nebraska, including Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings and York.
Two medalists lead Northwest boys golfers at Central Conference Meet
Central City/Centura baseball has advanced to state for the fourth straight year.
A benefit briefing for military retirees is planned for Wednesday, May 8, in Kearney. Anyone who is eligible for, or currently receiving military retirement pay, is welcome to attend.
'We’ve all come together': Monument workers volunteer to repair tornado damage at Elkhorn cemetery
About 450 to 500 headstones were damaged by the tornado that swept through the Elkhorn area. Workers from multiple monument companies sprung into action.
Grand Island Senior High students are going pro at the next level.
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area will host an Outdoor Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11.
Jesus won the hearts of people, not by blasting them with power but by showing them his example of self-sacrificing love, says the Rev. Dan Safarik.
"The first time that I know of where our flag was used improperly was when a blue stripe replaced a red stripe to show support for our police."
Grand Island Senior High falls to Lincoln Southwest in A-1 finalÂ
Storms are likely during the evening and overnight hours as a cold front moves over Nebraska and western Iowa. Heavy rain and lightning will be common and damaging wind and hail could occur in spots. Full details on the timing and threats here.
Central City/Centura baseball beat Arlington 4-2 to advance to Class C, District 3 final.Â
Grand Island Independent editor and features writer Terri Hahn took home 10 awards, including three first place awards, three second place, two third place and two honorable mentions.
Former Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry still could be charged in Washington. But it hasn't happened, and the statute of limitations runs out in July.
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"... the alphanumeric salad of legislative laws concerning something called 'opportunity scholarships,' a subset of programs under the umbrella term 'school vouchers,' which essentially funnel public money into private schools."
When sleeping on the courthouse roof has been done to death, a Grand Island man has gotten even more creative — all for the glorification of veterans.
"I decided to address a problem that affects us all, but we can easily solve. That serious condition? A proliferation of throw pillows."
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Here's what the College Football Playoff director said about adding Mike Riley to the selection committee as the event expands to 12 teams this season.
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One of the Nebraska football team’s scholarship linemen has opted to look for a new school.
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Nancy Wilson from Heart, whose pioneering female leads helped create one of the most successful bands of all time, stops in for a career-spanning chat to kick off their the Royal Flush Tour.Â
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