You voted, and this week's OrthoNebraska Athlete of the Week is Wahoo Neumann fullback and linebacker Henry Woita.
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- Dan Crisler
A significant milestone in the $950 million renovation and expansion of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield will occur next week with the opening of four new gates.
- Julianna Schwindt
Haylee Campbell opened the fifth set with consecutive aces and delivered the winning kill as Douglas County West defeated Norfolk Catholic in the C1-6 subdistrict final.
- Julianna Schwindt
Check out the Nebraska high school volleyball district and subdistrict results and schedule.
- Josh Reyes
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries visited Omaha to campaign with Denise Powell in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.Â
- Josh Reyes
Retiring Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon praised Republican Brinker Harding's campaign in CD2 while criticizing Democratic nominee Denise Powell.Â
- Rob McLean
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Javier Fernandez, Omaha Public Power District’s president and CEO, is leaving the utility, according to an internal announcement Wednesday.
Quiet water. Bald eagles. Miles of backwaters. Nebraska's newest designated water trail gives kayakers a fresh reason to explore Gallagher Canyon.
On its post on Facebook, the Fifth House said it didn't get enough business in September and October to keep the restaurant sustainable.
This week, Omaha Westside High School hosted an event that highlighted its efforts to connect kids with career opportunities.
See photos as new gates set to open during Eppley Airfield renovation
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- Tom Shatel
Charlie McAfee's extraordinary, accomplished life has one more Nebraska basketball chapter to add, Tom Shatel writes — a varsity letter playing for Fred Hoiberg's grandfather.Â
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Millard North swept Papillion-La Vista in the District A-7 final to secure its first Class A state volleyball berth since 2019.Â
Check out photos from Wednesday night's A-4 district volleyball final between Lincoln North Star and Elkhorn South in Lincoln.
Check out photos from Wednesday night's A-6 district volleyball final between Lincoln Southwest and Millard South in Lincoln. Southwest beat Millard South 3-1 to take the title and advance to the state championships.
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports a fatal vehicle fire and injury collision in East Wenatchee on October 16, 2026, with alcohol and speed suspected.
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Douglas County deputies investigate a vehicle-power box collision in East Wenatchee, arrest an armed adult with warrants and detain a juvenile driver.
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