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Daughter of Dundee Double Shot owner was a loving mother, neighborhood's 'coffee girl'

Daughter of Dundee Double Shot owner was a loving mother, neighborhood's 'coffee girl'

  • Marjie Ducey

Connie Lang will take some time off from Dundee Double Shot Coffee after the death of her daughter, Kerrey Beacom. Kerrey worked at the shop for five years.

National champions: Carpet Land completes epic comeback to make Nebraska history

National champions: Carpet Land completes epic comeback to make Nebraska history

  • LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star

Carpet Land trailed 6-1 on the biggest stage of the summer. Then came two-out magic, a pair of three-run homers and a comeback for the history books.

After pushback, police let Omaha Public Schools opt out of electric gloves

After pushback, police let Omaha Public Schools opt out of electric gloves

  • Luna Stephens

Mayor John Ewing and Omaha police, responding Tuesday after pushback from the public and the OPS board, announced that school resource officers would no longer have electric shock-glove devices in the district's schools.

Dan Osborn announces 'Protecting the Good Life' economic policies

Dan Osborn announces 'Protecting the Good Life' economic policies

  • Dan Crisler

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn unveiled more of his economic policy platform Tuesday that he said will prioritize American workers over the wealthy and foreign interests.

Omaha police dog Kano is back to chasing balls after nearly dying in North Omaha standoff

Omaha police dog Kano is back to chasing balls after nearly dying in North Omaha standoff

  • Grace Lewis

Omaha police K-9 Kano was choked unconscious during a North Omaha standoff. Four days later, he was back to chasing tennis balls — though he’s not yet cleared for duty again.

Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sues Omaha over local minimum wage ordinance

Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sues Omaha over local minimum wage ordinance

  • Julie Anderson

In June, Nebraska's attorney general filed a similar lawsuit against the City of Lincoln, which had adopted an ordinance setting a local minimum wage different from the Legislature's.

A position battle and new season goal emerge for Nebraska O-line amid camp crunch time

A position battle and new season goal emerge for Nebraska O-line amid camp crunch time

  • Evan Bland

The starting five for Nebraska's offensive line has appeared set since spring. A position battle and multiple camp risers are bringing an added twist.

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Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for August 19

Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for August 19

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Nebraska AAA: School traffic more complicated by e-bikes, scooters

Nebraska AAA: School traffic more complicated by e-bikes, scooters

As back-to-school traffic revs up across the Omaha metropolitan area, a Nebraska AAA spokesperson said drivers need to be aware of a growing number of students riding e-bikes and scooters.

Kearney retiree finds purpose teaching English and building community

Kearney retiree finds purpose teaching English and building community

Susan Kay is teaching English to people who speak other languages. She's nurturing friendships, too. Attendees at the free classes share supper before the classes. 

Nebraska hospital exec resigns amid probe into credit card misuse

Nebraska hospital exec resigns amid probe into credit card misuse

A former Friend hospital executive resigned amid an investigation into more than $38,000 in improper credit card charges.

Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for August 18

Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for August 18

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After pushback, police let Omaha Public Schools opt out of electric gloves

After pushback, police let Omaha Public Schools opt out of electric gloves

  • Luna Stephens

Mayor John Ewing and Omaha police, responding Tuesday after pushback from the public and the OPS board, announced that school resource officers would no longer have electric shock-glove devices in the district's schools.

  • ICE plans to buy electric gloves already used by Omaha school resource officers

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Campbell Flynn isn’t a freshman anymore. And she’s playing like it

Campbell Flynn isn’t a freshman anymore. And she’s playing like it

Campbell Flynn enters her second season at Nebraska with more confidence, experience and a bigger understanding of the setter position. 

Meet the top teams to watch in 2026 in Nebraska Class C-2

Meet the top teams to watch in 2026 in Nebraska Class C-2

As the 2026 high school football season nears its kick off, catch up with some of the Nebraska's best teams. Here are 10 to watch in Class C-2.

Former Husker Jay Moore picked to be new Nebraska football radio analyst

Former Husker Jay Moore picked to be new Nebraska football radio analyst

Nebraska athletics’ multimedia partner, Playfly Sports, moved quickly to secure a new analyst for its football radio booth.

Archie Wilson more ‘comfortable’ entering second year at Nebraska

Archie Wilson more ‘comfortable’ entering second year at Nebraska

Nebraska punter Archie Wilson continues to get more comfortable and consistent in his second year playing college football with the Huskers.

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Join the Foodies on Nov. 12, 2026, at Scoular for A Generous Pour, featuring wine tasting, appetizers and auctions to support Food Bank for the Heartland programs.

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Food Bank for the Heartland’s 25th annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser at CHI Health Center aims to raise 2.8 million meals to fight hunger in Nebraska and western Iowa.

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Donna Kush reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact, urging service, gratitude and community involvement through the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign in the Omaha area.

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The Omaha Community Foundation has opened applications for the Ignite STEM: Hubbard Classroom Grant, offering up to $500 to K-6 Nebraska public school teachers.

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Cal Flyn explored the Earth’s wild places to write ‘The Savage Landscape’

Cal Flyn explored the Earth’s wild places to write ‘The Savage Landscape’

Cal Flyn traveled tens of thousands of miles around the world to research her book, “The Savage Landscape: How We Made the Wilderness,” journeying to remote areas in Africa, Antarctica and the Amazon and encountering AK-47-toting men, isolated Indigenous communities, big game hunters, turbulent seas, wild animals and an erupting volcano along the way. Oh, and that time the ground gave way ...

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For his 10th novel, Riley Sager, the pen name of author Todd Ritter, wanted to celebrate all of his work and give back to his fans. He hopes fans will have fun spotting callbacks to his earlier work in “The Unknown,” but also says it has something for first-time readers. “I wanted to do something special to celebrate a decade of publishing success,” Sager said during a recent email interview. ...

Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at age 77

Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at age 77

The band's representative said Beard died Monday in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, "with family members at his side."

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