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Big Ten baseball tournament field set ahead of 17-game week in Omaha

Big Ten baseball tournament field set ahead of 17-game week in Omaha

  • Evan Bland

The Big Ten baseball tournament knows its qualifiers and teams — including No. 2 seed Nebraska — know their paths ahead of a busy upcoming week at Schwab Field Omaha.

Denise Powell, Brinker Harding among candidates at festive South Omaha Cinco de Mayo parade

Denise Powell, Brinker Harding among candidates at festive South Omaha Cinco de Mayo parade

  • Grace Lewis

Congressional District 2 candidates Denise Powell and Brinker Harding were among the thousands celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Saturday's South Omaha parade.

'Everything you can dream of': Jordy Frahm dominates, sends Nebraska softball to regional final

'Everything you can dream of': Jordy Frahm dominates, sends Nebraska softball to regional final

  • Wilson Moore

The Nebraska superstar pitcher's shutout of GCU has the Huskers one win from hosting a super regional.  

Two girls hospitalized after SUV crashes into Elkhorn-area Hy-Vee gas station

Two girls hospitalized after SUV crashes into Elkhorn-area Hy-Vee gas station

  • Grace Lewis

Two young girls were hospitalized Saturday after a sport utility vehicle crashed into an Elkhorn-area gas station, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

'Super special': Axelina Johansson breaks Nebraska, Big Ten shot put record at league meet

'Super special': Axelina Johansson breaks Nebraska, Big Ten shot put record at league meet

  • Jon Walker

In a moment she said she'll "remember forever," Nebraska shot put star Axelina Johansson broke the program and Big Ten record with Husker fans cheering.   

NCAA softball notes: Grand Canyon outlasts South Dakota, sets up rematch with Nebraska

NCAA softball notes: Grand Canyon outlasts South Dakota, sets up rematch with Nebraska

  • Wilson Moore

Grand Canyon softball outlasted Cinderella South Dakota in extra innings to set up a rematch with Nebraska Sunday afternoon. 

Lexington tops Schuyler to earn another shot at Gretna for Class B title

Lexington tops Schuyler to earn another shot at Gretna for Class B title

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Lexington will be the team Gretna meets for a state title.

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Cardiac Cornhuskers: Six-run ninth helps Nebraska baseball win nailbiter, clinch Big Ten No. 2 seed

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After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win

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American Automobile Experience lands four more custom cars owned by Metallica heavy metal star James Hetfeld.

From the editor: Adults can enter The World-Herald's Nebraska history contest, too

From the editor: Adults can enter The World-Herald's Nebraska history contest, too

The World-Herald will host an adult division of its Nebraska history essay contest. 

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Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald.

Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

Former University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor pleaded guilty Friday to driving drunk and causing a May 2025 crash that seriously injured one person in central Omaha.

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Omaha speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of May. 15, 2026

Omaha speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of May. 15, 2026

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Omaha World-Herald.

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'Strong is beautiful': Axelina Johansson's journey to a place among Nebraska's all-time greats

'Strong is beautiful': Axelina Johansson's journey to a place among Nebraska's all-time greats

  • Amie Just

Axelina Johansson came from a tiny village in Sweden to become one of the world's top shot putters and learn that "strong is beautiful."

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Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

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America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

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Two Alex Sowinski goals lift Gretna past Elkhorn North to Class B championship

Two Alex Sowinski goals lift Gretna past Elkhorn North to Class B championship

Gretna fell behind early, but Alex Sowinski scored twice off set pieces to send the Dragons to Tuesday’s Class B state final.

Blair shuts out Omaha Skutt to reach first Class B girls soccer final since 2001

Blair shuts out Omaha Skutt to reach first Class B girls soccer final since 2001

Kaitlyn O’Neil scored the first two goals and Cadence Field got a third as undefeated Blair will return to the Class B girls final for the first time since 2001.

Omaha Gross survives bases-loaded scare to knock off Gretna East, advance at state

Omaha Gross survives bases-loaded scare to knock off Gretna East, advance at state

Gross needed one last catch on the warning track to survive Gretna East and stay alive in the winners bracket.

Photos: Big Ten Track and Field Championships Day 2

Photos: Big Ten Track and Field Championships Day 2

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UNO names Catherine Link May 2026 Employee of the Month, honoring her leadership in Title IX education and civil rights compliance across the campus community.

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UNO researchers and state partners analyze traffic stop data and reporting to improve fairness, safety, transparency, and training for Nebraska law enforcement.

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🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

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"Bangaranga," sung by female artist Dara, a thumping, crowd-pleasing dance track, avoided politics and touched on themes of empowerment.

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