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Wisconsin, Nebraska Contests Advance Eight Products Each
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The Coolest Thing Made contests in Wisconsin and Nebraska have each narrowed their fields to eight products, with public voting underway to choose finalists. Nebraska’s bracket includes two Gering-made products, while the state winners are scheduled to be announced Oct. 27 in Wisconsin and Oct. 29 in Nebraska.
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Unbeaten Indiana, Nebraska Set for Big Ten Clash
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Undefeated No. 7 Indiana visits unbeaten Nebraska in a major Big Ten test, with the Hoosiers’ productive rushing attack facing a physical Cornhuskers defense and a loud Lincoln crowd. Nebraska will look to contain Indiana’s backs while using quarterback Anthony Colandrea’s passing and running ability to challenge the Hoosiers’ defense.
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Big Ten Admits Nebraska-Maryland Extra-Point Error
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The Big Ten acknowledged that officials made an error during Nebraska’s 48-23 win over Maryland: after a roughing-the-snapper penalty on a missed extra point, Nebraska should have been allowed to retry the kick, but the penalty was applied to the ensuing kickoff. Coach Matt Rhule said a miscommunication with an official led him to accept that enforcement; the error did not change the outcome.
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Trump Says Iran Taking Out California Cities Is ‘Small Price’
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At an Oct. 5, 2026, Nebraska rally, Trump said Iran taking out Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "small price to pay," drawing bipartisan condemnation and a White House rebuttal.
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Allies Answer Trump With Oil They Already Promised While America Drains Its Reserve
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Nebraska sells seven urinal troughs at $3,000
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As Nebraska renovates 103-year-old Memorial Stadium, it is selling game-used urinal troughs for $3,000 each as unusual pieces of Cornhuskers memorabilia. Seven of the 30 available had already sold, and the fixtures will be sanitized before delivery.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Child-Material Arrests Reported in Two Lincolns
Politics
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Timothy Topil, 60, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material after a search of thumb drives and a tablet found dozens of images and videos.
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Kansas Man Wanted in Alleged Nebraska Campus Assault
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A warrant has been issued for Joseph Favata, 32, who is charged with attempted first-degree sexual assault and first-degree false imprisonment in connection with an alleged assault on a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student. Authorities believe he may be in the Wichita area and are seeking information about his whereabouts.
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Trump Rallies for Nebraska Republicans, Signs Diesel Order
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President Donald Trump is heading to Grand Island, Nebraska, to rally support for Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts as he faces independent Dan Osborn in a race that has become unexpectedly competitive. The visit comes as Republicans contend with voter frustration over costs and opposition from Nebraska ranchers to the administration’s foreign beef import plan.
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Trump's Rally Suit Reveals Jos. A. Bank
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Photos from President Donald Trump’s Nebraska rally showed the label of his suit as Jos. A. Bank, rather than the Brioni brand he has often worn. The revelation drew criticism because Jos. A. Bank suits are typically made overseas, contrasting with Trump’s calls to bring manufacturing back to the United States.
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After taming famine and war, humanity aims to become gods
Harari argues that AI and biotech will treat humans as algorithms and may replace the humanist faith behind modern rights and democracy.
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Obituaries report five deaths across five states
Lifestyle
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The articles report the deaths of five people, highlighting their family lives, careers, community involvement and personal interests. They include a longtime Missouri social services employee, a music educator, an Ohio counselor, an Arkansas family man and a Nebraska rancher.
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LSU, UCLA, Oregon climb; Nebraska earns votes
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LSU rose to No. 10 after a 63-14 McNeese win with 100-plus plays and 700-plus yards; UCLA hit No. 22 and Oregon No. 13 after byes, Texas still No. 1.
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Nicole Hardy
Nebraska earning votes is a good sign after their start but they need consistent wins to stay relevant.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Nebraska Rallies Past Maryland 48-23
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— Sep 29, 2026
After Maryland’s 54-3 loss to UCLA dropped the Terrapins to 2-2, many fans called for coach Michael Locksley to be replaced, and scrutiny of his job has intensified. Locksley acknowledged fans’ frustration and plans to simplify quarterback Malik Washington’s decisions ahead of Nebraska, while Huskers coach Matt Rhule said Maryland should not be judged by its previous game.
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Omaha Crash Suspect Faces Charges, ICE Detainer
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A 70-year-old man died after authorities say Jose Ortega-Romero ran a red light and struck his car in Omaha; Ortega-Romero faces motor vehicle homicide charges. After he posted bond, Nebraska State Patrol took custody of him before his release, while local officials noted that federal immigration law does not require county corrections to honor ICE detainers.
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Officials Across States Warn Against Illegal Campaign Signs
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Transportation departments and local governments in Minnesota, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska and Florida are reminding campaigns that political signs are generally prohibited in public highway or street rights-of-way, on utility poles and where they obstruct sightlines. Officials say the restrictions protect drivers and road crews, and illegally placed signs may be removed, with some jurisdictions allowing owners to retrieve them.
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 2h
Nebraska rolls up 493 yards in 34-7 win over North Dakota
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— Sep 19, 2026
Nebraska piled up 493 yards and five sacks in a 34-7 win over North Dakota, improving to 3-0.
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The five sacks really stood out and kept North Dakota from mounting any real comeback.
The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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PFF grades Florida, Texas and Nebraska after week 3 wins
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— Sep 20, 2026
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Nebraska quarterback Colandrea reacts to rushing touchdown in win
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— Sep 20, 2026
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Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe Approves Three-Year Data Center Ban
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Cheyenne and Arapaho citizens voted 261-83 for a three-year pause on data center construction on tribal lands to study concerns including water use, environmental impacts and transparency; Gov. Reggie Wassana has argued development could bring economic benefits. Separately, Nehawka, Nebraska, adopted what is described as the state’s first permanent village-level data center ban, amid broader local efforts to restrict or regulate such projects.
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Fremont Rejects Volunteer Firefighter Over Homeschool Diploma
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— Sep 18, 2026
A 22-year-old Nebraska volunteer firefighter and state EMT, Andrew Coates, was rejected by the Fremont Fire Department because his high school diploma came from homeschooling, which Nebraska treats as unaccredited. The city had initially required a high school diploma and later specified accreditation; Coates drew public support, appealed to the Civil Service Commission—which cannot overturn city policy—and he hopes another department will hire him recognizing his qualifications.
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Republicans Pour $30,000,000 Into Ken Paxton’s Campaign During Final Stretch Of Red-State Race
Texas PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund's super political action committee backing Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, planned to drop an extra $30 million on television advertisements Friday in deep-red Texas to support Paxton's Senate bid.
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Nebraska lineman Mac Markway retires after recurring knee injuries end comeback
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— Sep 9, 2026
Nebraska defensive end Mac Markway, an LSU transfer who battled multiple knee injuries, announced his retirement from football after appearing in the season opener. He said he’ll remain with the program to help in other aspects of football, with coach Matt Rhule praising his resilience as he shifts focus away from playing toward supporting the Huskers.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Pass Law Protecting Women’s Sports Which Gov ‘Looks Forward’ To Signing
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— May 29, 2025
Nebraska lawmakers approved legislation Wednesday night to bar biological men from playing in women’s sports, making the state one of the last under full Republican control to do so. Nebraska’s unicameral state…
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Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer Secures Third Term After Fending Off Independent Challenger
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— Nov 6, 2024
Republican Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer defeated independent candidate Dan Osborn in a competitive race to win reelection to a third Senate term, multiple outlets reported. Fischer is projected to hold on to her Nebraska…
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‘Makes Us Relevant’: GOP State Sen Says Nebraska Election Law Forces Candidates To ‘Spend’ And ‘Work For The Vote’
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— Sep 25, 2024
Republican Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell said Tuesday on CNN that Nebraska’s current election system pushes candidates to “spend” money and “work” for the vote. McDonnell announced on Monday he would be the only…
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Tyson Plant Closure Threatens Small Nebraska Town and US Beef Industry
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— Nov 25, 2025
Tyson Foods’ announcement that it will shutter its Lexington, Nebraska, beef plant has sent shockwaves through the small city, where the facility employs nearly a third of the population. According to The Associated…
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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
Angela Wheeler · 5 min · 4h
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