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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 19m

Mostly sunny, dry conditions are in the forecast over the next several days in Omaha and eastern Nebraska, perfect for picking pumpkins or autumn's outdoor activities.

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A forecast short and neat: Omaha weather this week will be sweet

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 1h

Even though it’s been a couple of decades, writes Amie Just, Amber Holmquist's name still appears in Nebraska’s record book a whopping 38 times.

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Just: Amber Holmquist, Husker hall of famer, made Nebraska volleyball Middle Blocker U

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 1h

Connor Essegian missed last season after his ankle got crunched under the weight of a 6-foot-10 center. He's returned to Husker hoops with a new appreciation for the game.

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'Can't wait': Post-injury, Connor Essegian returns to Husker hoops with new passion, insight

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 1h

Crusoe, the Colorado-based company that would build the data center, pledged to invest money in Hallam.

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Hallam board OKs permit for Monolith data center

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 2h

Lincoln’s performance audit committee hasn’t met since 2021. Council member Bennie Shobe says the five-year hiatus is “totally on me.”

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Lincoln revives performance audit committee after five-year hiatus

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 2h

The days are getting shorter; the leaves are turning. That means fall is officially here and that means festivals, fundraisers and fun fall activities. October is a busy month!

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What's going on in Grand Island and nearby

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 3h

Every No. 1 holds its spot, but there’s plenty of movement below. Updated rankings across all eight Nebraska high school football classes.

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Nebraska high school football rankings: See who rose and fell after Week 6

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 3h

The Luxury Pergola reports that Georgia ranks first for outdoor living, outperforming California, now at 42. Key factors include climate, homeownership, and outdoor interest.

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Best states for backyard entertaining: 2026 ranking revealed

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 4h

SAN JOSE, Calif. — One evening a month, roughly a dozen men and women convene at the Panera Bread in Campbell, filling the dining room’s largest table and spilling into

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Americans are reading less. These ‘introvert happy hours’ are booming

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 5h

Always and Tampax reports that a survey reveals 64% of women feel unprepared for college periods, with many wishing for more open conversations and guidance.

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6 out of 10 women arrive at college feeling unprepared to manage their period

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 5h

Better concessions and plenty of family entertainment are part of Jeff Dobish’s vision for the Sugar Beets. Dobish is hosting a town hall event tonight at Oregon Trail Park Stadium

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Gering's new summer baseball team president considers changes to stadium, concessions, community impact

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 6h

Starting with Fire Prevention Week, Lincoln Fire and Rescue is looking forward to a month of fire safety and community events.

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Lincoln Fire and Rescue kicks off month of fire safety, community events

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 6h

Here are the results from the Nebraska high school girls golf districts on Monday.

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Results: Nebraska high school girls golf districts, October 5

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 7h

The president is traveling to central Nebraska to rally red-state Republicans for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, who is facing independent Dan Osborn in the Nov. 3 general election.

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Sleeping bags, lawn chairs and a long wait for Trump in Grand Island

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 7h

Ten teams secured berths in the Class C district softball title games by winning their subdistrict tournaments Monday.

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Nebraska high school Class C softball subdistrict scores

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 8h

The crowd might have been larger than expected. The turnout was so big that the concession stands ran out of hot dogs. Some people didn't make it inside.

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5,800 jam Grand Island venue to see President Trump and have a party

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 9h

Matt Rhule’s IMDB page now includes a new credit — as an actor — after appearing in the season finale of HBO's "Lanterns" on Sunday.

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Matt Rhule, actor: Nebraska coach reflects on cameo on HBO series 'Lanterns'

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 9h

Trump threw his support behind Pete Ricketts and Jim Pillen during a Grand Island rally focused on turnout, the economy and border security.

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Trump touts economy, energy and GOP candidates at Nebraska rally

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 10h

Some came to hear what Trump would say about everyday costs. Others simply wanted the chance to see him in person.

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From the crowd: Trump brings out 'good Americans who care about America'

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 10h

Early in-person voting for the 2026 general election began at the Douglas County Election Commission on Monday.

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Early in-person voting for November election begins in Douglas County

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 11h

Nebraska's 56-7 loss at Indiana was arguably the low point of the Matt Rhule era, writes Amie Just, but the Huskers have evolved in the two years since that debacle.

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Just: 'Gritty' Nebraska has evolved from Indiana debacle two years ago

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 12h

Gary Sharp and Wilson Moore breakdown the Big Ten media poll, preseason expectations, Pryce Sandfort, key conference contenders and the value of exhibition games.

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Half-Court Press | The Big Ten media poll, the hype and do exhibition games matter?

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 13h

Keaton Humphrey unlocked something in his pitching game last summer. Now he’ll be joining a Nebraska baseball team he grew up admiring after committing Monday.

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Nebraska adds rising juco pitcher Keaton Humphrey to 2027 class

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 13h

President Donald Trump is in Grand Island on Monday for a midterm campaign rally aimed at boosting U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Republicans. Follow along for live updates.

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Watch: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers speaks first at Grand Island Trump rally

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 14h

Indiana deserves credit for hiring Curt Cignetti, writes Tom Shatel, but Husker fans shouldn't revise history into thinking Nebraska's Trev Alberts had that realistic option in 2022.

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Shatel: Tip your hat to IU for hiring Cignetti — don't imagine Trev Alberts could've done it

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 14h

Two years after a 49-point beatdown at Indiana, Nebraska aims to show growth in Saturday's return to the national stage.

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'I hope it's grown': Humbled by Indiana two years ago, Nebraska aims for better outcome

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 15h

In a celebration of Olympic sports, the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame honored various athletes and coaches, with gymnastics taking the spotlight thanks to longtime Omaha Sokol Gymnastics

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Olympic sports in spotlight at state hall of fame induction

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 15h

In a loaded Nebraska football notebook, Matt Rhule dishes on an underrated ingredient in Indiana's success, Anthony Colandrea's role in the run game and several rising young offensive linemen.

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Husker notes: Rhule on Indiana's secret ingredient, Colandrea's run game, rising young linemen

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 16h

Ricketts staff handed out “I’m Billy Bob” and “I’m Mary Jane” signs ahead of Trump’s Monday rally, referencing leaked remarks Dan Osborn has apologized for.

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Ricketts campaign targets Osborn with ‘Billy Bob’ signs at Nebraska Trump rally

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 16h

The Nebraska volleyball team remained No. 1 in Monday’s AVCA Top 25, and will face two ranked teams this week.

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Nebraska volleyball remains No. 1 in AVCA Top 25 ahead of showdowns vs. Indiana, Wisconsin

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 17h

Matt Rhule was still muttering to himself nearly two days after Nebraska tied its modern program record with 16 penalties in a game. Specifically, about one decision the coach wishes

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Matt Rhule talks 'stupid decision' on one penalty after game of 16 against Maryland

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 17h

An Omaha police lieutenant is under suspension after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol last month during a traffic stop in Fremont.

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Omaha police lieutenant suspended following Fremont DUI arrest

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 18h

The specifics for the first-ever Big Ten football game between Nebraska and Oregon will wait until this weekend.

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Nebraska-Oregon kickoff time to be announced this weekend

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 18h

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule did not lack for praise of No. 7 Indiana's offense, defense or coaches heading into Saturday's matchup between undefeated teams.

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'Great system, great scheme, great process': Matt Rhule heaps praise on No. 7 Indiana

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 19h

Nebraska was picked fifth in the Big Ten preseason media poll, with wing Pryce Sandfort earning first-team All-Big Ten honors.

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Pryce Sandfort gets the spotlight as Nebraska lands high in Big Ten media poll

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 19h

Investigators believe a 16-year-old was driving about 70 mph in a 55 mph zone before a fatal crash near Roca.

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Sheriff's office IDs Roca woman killed in crash south of Lincoln

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 20h

The World-Herald is previewing 2026-2027 Big East men's basketball teams throughout the month. Here's a look at Providence.

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Big East men's basketball 2026-27 preview: Providence

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 21h

The World-Herald is previewing 2026-2027 Big East men's basketball teams throughout the month. Here's a look at Georgetown.

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Big East men's basketball 2026-27 preview: Georgetown

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 21h

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that shellfish farming could help combat Florida's harmful algal blooms by filtering water and improving quality through nutrient credit trading.

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Could shellfish farming fix Florida's algal bloom problem?

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 22h

The World-Herald is previewing 2026-2027 Big East men's basketball teams throughout the month. Here's a look at Connecticut.

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Big East men's basketball 2026-27 preview: UConn

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 22h

President Donald Trump’s upcoming Grand Island rally follows previous Nebraska campaign stops, including events supporting Charles Herbster in 2022 and Republicans in Omaha in 2020.

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When Trump came to Nebraska: Insults, promises and 'Good luck, Steve, whoever the hell you are'

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 22h

A new way to track recalls, a local coffee chain expands and a national Mexican chain opens. Here’s a roundup of Lincoln business news this week.

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Biz Buzz: Bagels & Joe spreading the schmear; Moe's opening; site tracks recalls

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 23h

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is promising voters his party will make life more affordable, if they boot Republicans from power in Congress in the midterms.

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Democrats say they’ll lower costs. Can they cut deals with Trump?

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 23h

It's Week 7 in Nebraska for high school football. Check out some of the top games this week, according to Stu Pospisil.

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Here's a look at the top games on the Nebraska high school football schedule

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A 70-year-old Omaha man died Sunday following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ida Street and Irvington Road when a pickup truck allegedly went through a red light.

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Omaha man dies when pickup truck allegedly violates red light

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It took Will Stein five games to do something no Kentucky football coach has ever done. Yet Stein made UK football history by thoroughly embracing a modern

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Mark Story: Will Stein just made history — and has set up Kentucky for some really fun weeks ahead

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

New streets, reconstruction and residential development are among $10 million in proposed Scottsbluff street projects over the next six years.

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Scottsbluff council to consider $10 million street improvement plan

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Get ready for Grand Island's day in the spotlight Monday with the United States president in town. The route hasn't been publicized, but streets may be closed suddenly without notice.

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Expect sudden road closures in Grand Island with the president in town

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