Two managers at Columbus's Jackson Services are being recognized for standing behind a deployed National Guard member during military service.
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The Columbus area produced two All-Class Gold champions and a slew of other top finishers among the four classes.
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A last minute burst in the 400-meter put the junior on top of the podium.
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Take a look back at local and state news stories from Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Nebraska's top election official is seeking legal guidance on whether Democratic Senate candidate Cindy Burbank can withdraw from the ballot.
A corn-belt coalition of Republicans and Democrats pushed E15 through the House. Now Nebraska's Fischer and Ricketts are working with Midwest Democrats to do the same in the Senate.
Nutrition workers, paraeducators and nurses would be eligible for pay increases and stipends under agreements discussed at the Lincoln Board of Education's Tuesday evening meeting.
Omaha eighth grader Sarah Fernandes has advanced to the final preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from The Columbus Telegram.
Rep. Mike Flood hosted a town hall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Johnny Carson Theater at Norfolk Senior High School in Norfolk.
Mike Flood faced a crowd of about 200 in Norfolk on Tuesday, where he addressed hot-button topics like the Iran war and the Department of Justice's "anti-weaponization" fund.
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The Pawnee tribe were more involved than it may seem in the foundation of Columbus in the 1800s, from early farming to stifling Spanish conquest and protecting the railroad.
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Nebraska softball may take a minute to be a little wide-eyed for the big WCWS stage, writes Amie Just, but these Huskers are poised to "lock in" and make history.
LINCOLN — Former LSU strength coach Michael Chatman will take over as Nebraska basketball's director of strength and conditioning, NU announced Tuesday.
Why Nebraska baseball chose to play the early game Friday, a possible new NU home attendance record and where the Lincoln Regional stacks up in the NCAA tournament's opening round.
Nebraska baseball finally figured out the NCAA regional hosting formula, writes Tom Shatel, while the Big Ten tournament should stay in Omaha for as long as it can.
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Language Access Program staff attended Creighton’s World Languages Career Fair to highlight multilingual skills and promote opportunities with the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
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Nebraska Supreme Court will hold a special Law Day session at Aurora High School on April 29, 2026, giving students and the public access to oral arguments.
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