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25 May 2013 Nebraska wins twice, one win away from Big Ten baseball title
Nebraska beat Ohio State 5-0 and Indiana 7-6 in 11 innings to reach the title game.
25 May 2013 Omaha, NE Governor announces WWII memorial donation at holiday appearance
Honoring Americans who died in war, Gov. Ben Nelson said on Memorial Day that Nebraska will donate $52,900 to a planned World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
25 May 2013 Oxford, NE Sacred Harp singers light up Old Court House
Visitors to the Old Court House Museum Saturday were treated to one of the South’s more traditional forms of church music as a group of about 30 — some coming from as far away as Nebraska — sang in the Sacred Harp style throughout the day.
25 May 2013 Hander delivers for Huskers in 12-3 Big Ten Tournament win
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After dropping a 10-9 heartbreaker on Wednesday afternoon to Michigan State, the Nebraska baseball team (35-22, 14-10 Big Ten) responded with 12-3 victory over Penn State on Thursday afternoon at Huntington Park to knock the Nittany Lions out of 2012 Big Ten Baseball Tournament.
25 May 2013 Omaha, NE Storms possible through holiday weekend
The beginning of the holiday weekend has seen its share of sun and storms, and the same split is expected to continue through Monday.
25 May 2013 Nebraska to require disclosure of fracking chemicals
Nebraska is poised to join the growing number of states in requiring oil and gas drillers to disclose the chemicals they use in hydraulic fracturing operations
25 May 2013 Virginia, NE Statue to honor fallen South Sioux City sailor, dog
SOUTH SIOUX CITY | Surrounded by photos of the fallen sailor, the artist skillfully sculpted the dog handler's face.
25 May 2013 Lyons, NE Mulvane fair draws artists from near and far
One can think of next weekend's Mulvane Mountain Plains Art Fair as a smorgasbord of art. The 21st annual edition of the event, which will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
25 May 2013 Omaha, NE DeLeon Delivers, Huskers Face Indiana
After missing last week’s start against Michigan, senior Christian DeLeon came through when the Huskers needed him most, as the righty dealt 8.0 innings of shutout ball in a 5-0 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon at the Big Ten Tournament.
25 May 2013 Nebraska forces second Big Ten title game
Facing elimination for the third time in two days, Nebraska forced Indiana into a deciding second title game after Tanner Lubach's 11th-inning walk-off home run ended a dramatic 7-6 victory on Saturday night at Target Field.
25 May 2013 Chadron, NE Mountain lion season on hold
CHADRON, Neb. — Nebraska's first regulated mountain lion hunting season is on hold.
25 May 2013 Big Ten baseball: Nebraska wins in 11, will meet Indiana for title
Nebraska rallied to stave off elimination in the Big Ten Conference baseball tournament with a wild 7-6 victory over Indiana on Saturday night in front of 1,287 at Target Field.
25 May 2013 Western, NE Paxton officials say water is safe to drink
A notice issued in the western Nebraska town of Paxton telling people to boil their tap water before drinking it has been lifted.
25 May 2013 Chadron, NE Game And Parks Says No To Mountain Lion Hunting Season
Nebraska Game and Parks commissioners have rejected a recommendation to create a mountain lion hunting season.
25 May 2013 Chadron, NE Neb officials reject mountain lion hunting plan
Nebraska Game and Parks commissioners have rejected a recommendation to create a mountain lion hunting season.
25 May 2013 Cavs lose road game to Danger
CAVS LOSE ROAD GAME TO DANGER: At Omaha, Neb., on Friday, Nebraska outscored Wyoming 33-8 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 69-42 Indoor Football League victory.
25 May 2013 Washington, NE Neb. Gov Takes Pass on Senate Bid
WASHINGTON — Being a U.S. senator is not as attractive as it used to be. Gov. Dave Heineman of Nebraska said today he would not be a candidate for the Senate seat in his state that will become vacant next year because Sen. Mike Johanns...
25 May 2013 Kearney, NE Bongers leads Lopers into final day at Division II Championships
KEARNEY — Nebraska-Kearney sophomore Marissa Bongers ran a 2:10.66 and qualified for the 800-meter finals at the 2013 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships Friday night in Pueblo, Colo.
25 May 2013 Nebraska governor won't seek open Senate seat
(CNN) - Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman announced Saturday that he will not run for the state's vacant U.S. Senate seat next year, according to local media reports. In a statement obtained by the Lincoln Journal Star and other outlets, Heineman, a Republican, said he would "keep my focus on being the best governor that I […]
25 May 2013 Kearney, NE Wuest named Daktronics All-American
KEARNEY — Nebraska-Kearney senior first baseman/outfielder Brian Wuest was named a Daktronics first-team All-American on Friday.
25 May 2013 Mullen, NE Van Dyke traveling to new Adventures
HOLDREGE — After a lifetime in education, Dan Van Dyke found himself back in his hometown and found the opportunity to indulge his love of history and politics.
25 May 2013 Washington, NE These 6 States Have the Most Dangerous Bridges
The tragedy on Interstate 5 in Washington serves as the latest reminder of the decaying state of our infrastructure.
25 May 2013 Ord, NE Acres approved last year used up rest of 10,000 allowed by Legislative Bill 438
LLNRD not developing net new acres
25 May 2013 Kearney, NE Nebraska Cattlemen look back on
KEARNEY — Cattle producers aren’t known for being joiners, so it seems remarkable that members of Nebraska Cattlemen are celebrating the 125th anniversary of their organization and its predecessor.
25 May 2013 Fremont, NE Directors seek pageant contestants
Jennifer Bradley and Jen Hart, the Nebraska directors for the Mrs. America Pageant system, have announced that the search is on for the new Mrs. Fremont. Once selected, the community representative will then advance on to compete in the Mrs. Nebraska Pageant to be held Nov. 9 at the Scottish Rite Center in Omaha.
25 May 2013 Lincoln, NE District's first mentoring group survives challenges on road to graduation
Four years ago, a group of eighth-grade boys at Park Middle School looked toward the future and made a pact.
25 May 2013 Wilber, NE Agriculture growth not lifting county seat populations
A surge in agricultural prosperity doesn't seem to be doing much for population growth in county-seat towns in Southeast Nebraska.
25 May 2013 Kearney, NE Officials seek Shrine Bowl sellout
KEARNEY — Shaking up the landscape of a tradition 53 years deep was not made simply for a change of scenery.
25 May 2013 Fremont, NE Absent and broken sidewalks are part of trails discussion
There has been much activity surrounding Fremont's growing trail system.
25 May 2013 Fremont, NE Fremont considers more LB840 funds for tech, business parks
The Fremont City Council on Tuesday will consider pledging more than $1.6 million in additional LB840 funds for infrastructure improvements at the Fremont Technology Park and $444,000 for the Morningside Business Park.
25 May 2013 Whiteclay, NE Protesters file complaint over beer sales to Native Americans in Whiteclay
Moments before the complaint was made, the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one of the protesters for allegedly threatening the driver of a beer delivery truck three weeks ago.
25 May 2013 Fremont, NE Alzheimer's disease hits close to home
“There are more people who die every year of Alzheimer’s disease than all the people with breast cancer, all the people with prostate cancer together.” — Dr. William Burke, University of Nebraska Medical Center.
25 May 2013 Lynch, NE Concordia University, Nebraska Honors Outstanding Academic Achievement
Departments choose graduating seniors to recognize for this award. (PRWeb May 25, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10765942.htm
25 May 2013 Omaha, NE NICD Welcomes Dental Hygienist Kendra Haynes Fox to the Team
The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry (NICD) located in Omaha, Nebraska is pleased to announce the addition of Kendra Haynes Fox, Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska School of Dentistry. (PRWeb May 25, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10764660.htm
24 May 2013 Kearney, NE Lopers’ Wuest earns NCAA All-American honors
Nebraska-Kearney senior first baseman/outfielder Brian Wuest was named a Daktronics first-team All-American on Friday afternoon.
24 May 2013 Crawford, NE Danger win secures playoff spot
The Nebraska Danger is headed for the playoffs.
24 May 2013 Grand Island, NE Grand Island teen leads law enforcement officers on 55-mile, high-speed chase
A 16-year-old male from Grand Island was apprehended Sunday after leading city police and then the Nebraska State Patrol on a 55-mile chase.
24 May 2013 Omaha, NE Carlstrom claims 100, 200 titles
OMAHA — Regan Carlstrom isn't a cold-weather runner.
24 May 2013 Aurora, NE Dinwiddie just misses out on her third gold
OMAHA — Medals for area schools continued rolling in on Saturday in Class B competition at the Nebraska State High School Track and Field Championships as Aurora, Broken Bow and Central City all had multiple medal winners.
24 May 2013 Clarkson, NE Holling, Judy
Judith Ann "Judy" Holling, 66, of Grand Island died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha with her family by her side. Celebration of life service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Caroline Price-Gibson will officiate.
24 May 2013 Chadron, NE Browns sign Chadron State offensive lineman Gilkey
The Browns signed rookie offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to a four-year contract. The former Chadron State standout was selected in the seventh round (No. 227 overall) by Cleveland in April’s NFL draft.
24 May 2013 Crawford, NE Big second half boosts Danger to playoffs
GRAND ISLAND, NE - A late first half rally and stellar defensive effort in the second half led to a playoff berth for the Nebraska Danger on Friday night.
24 May 2013 USA: Terry D'Souza receives Lions Presidential Medal
Rockford (USA), May 25: Multiple District 1 held their annual state convention at the Best Western Resort in Rockford Illinois. Past International President Bill Biggs and his wife Past International Director Dana Biggs from Nebraska were the International Guests for the event.
24 May 2013 Valentine, NE Two-time Bronze Star recipient to speak at Memorial Day Ceremony
Major L. Michael Stansberry agreed to speak at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony in Ames under one condition. “I don’t want to sell myself,” Stansberry said. “I just want to talk about the sacrifices of those that have gone before us.”
24 May 2013 Lincoln, NE Zabel had ‘passion’ for booth, Hawkeyes
Jim Zabel, who broadcast Iowa athletic events for 50 years, died Thursday at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 91.
24 May 2013 Table Rock, NE Pawnee County honors veterans with granite memorial
Eighteen months ago, Pawnee County took the first steps to honor the sacrifices made by U.S. soldiers when a five-member committee began work on a veterans memorial.
24 May 2013 Lynch, NE North's Larson wins fourth high jump title
BISMARCK - Fargo North's Kira Larson has been setting the bar high in the Class A girls high jump the last five years.
24 May 2013 Columbus, NE NU rally falls short at Big Ten Tournament
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Nebraska baseball team (34-22, 14-10 Big Ten) nearly completed one of the biggest comebacks in program history on Wednesday afternoon at the 2012 Big Ten Tournament, but a leaping catch by Michigan State second baseman Ryan Jones on a line drive off the bat of Pat Kelly secured a 10-9 win for the Spartans at Huntington Park. The Huskers entered the bottom of the ninth inning ...
24 May 2013 Norfolk, NE A large construction project is underway on the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Norfolk campus
One building is being torn down to make way for a new facility that will not only serve the Ponca Tribe, but also the community of Norfolk.
24 May 2013 Columbus, NE Ohio State Provost Joseph Alutto a candidate for interim superintendent of Columbus City Schools
OSU Provost Joseph Alutto is a candidate to be the Columbus City Schools interim superintendent. Ohio State Executive Vice President, chief academic officer and P rovost Joseph Alutto is a candidate for the role of interim Columbus City Schools superintendent.
24 May 2013 Kearney, NE Two exhibits open June 1 in Kearney
KEARNEY — Life photographer and Nebraska native Bill Ray traveled across the country documenting important events in American cultural history.
24 May 2013 Washington, NE Team Report - WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Griffin and Shanahan on same page
24 May 2013 Chadron, NE Mountian lion season on hold
CHADRON, Neb. — Nebraska's first regulated mountain lion hunting season is on hold.
24 May 2013 York, NE Memorial Day weekend forecast
24 May 2013 Western, NE Western Nebraska’s Duran named second-team All-American
Western Nebraska Community College’s Bianca Duran added another honor to her accomplishments after being selected as an NJCAA second team All-American on Thursday.
24 May 2013 Scottsbluff, NE State, local schools see increase in state writing scores
Writing test scores for Nebraska's eighth- and 11th-graders improved this year, according to two years of data that was released on Friday.
24 May 2013 Inman, NE Culver Center Presents Dvorák Opera May 30
UCR ARTSblock is collaborating with the UC Riverside Choral Society Opera Chorus and the UCR Department of Music to present the first English-language performance of “The Stubborn Lovers, Comic Opera in One Act, Opus 17” in the Culver Center Atrium on Thursday, May 30
24 May 2013 Saint Paul, NE Diablos sign former LA Dodgers pitcher
The Diablos are hitting the road for St. Paul, Minnesota, and waiting for them there will be new Diablos player, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Carlos Monasterios. read more
24 May 2013 Whiteclay, NE Whiteclay activist arrested while filing complaint
A group that opposes alcohol sales in Whiteclay is alleging that one of its beer store owners told them to attack the protesters' encampment on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
24 May 2013 Saint Paul, NE Diablos Sign Former Major Leaguer Monasterios
EL PASO- The Diablos are hitting the road for St. Paul, Minnesota, and waiting for them there will be new Diablos player, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Carlos Monasterios. The right handed pitcher, 27, and Venezuela native made his major league debut with the Dodgers in 2010.
24 May 2013 Omaha, NE After Omaha Gives! $41k more for 12 Omaha nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation has announced the winners of $41,000 in participation prizes Omaha Gives! The Nebraska Humane Society, $10,000, took the top prize.
24 May 2013 Grant, NE Free admission to Joslyn starts Saturday; museum officials expect busy weekend
In April, the Joslyn Art Museum announced that a three-year grant from the Sherwood Foundation would enable free admission.
24 May 2013 Weatherholt Storms Into NCAA Semifinals
Nebraska's Mary Weatherholt continued her historic march in the NCAA Women's Tennis Singles Championships, advancing to the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Georgia's Lauren Henning Saturday in Urbana, Illinois.
24 May 2013 Big Ten baseball: Gophers eliminated with loss to Nebraska
The University of Minnesota baseball team's season most likely came to an end with a 7-4 loss to Nebraska on Friday in an elimination-round game at the Big Ten Conference tournament at Target Field.
24 May 2013 Grant, NE Cannes: Dern a leading man again in 'Nebraska'
CANNES, France (AP) — For the aging, gruff patriarch of his father-son road trip "Nebraska," Alexander Payne tried to lure Gene Hackman out of retirement and considered the likes of Robert Duvall and Jack Nicholson. Bruce Dern calls them "the obvious guys."
24 May 2013 Lincoln, NE Iowa-Nebraska game kicks off at 11 a.m. in Lincoln
Kickoff for Nebraska's game against Iowa on the day after Thanksgiving has been set for 11 a.m. Central time.
24 May 2013 Crawford, NE Crawford, Thonvold keep Gophers alive in Big Ten tourney
The Gophers are scheduled to play Nebraska at 3:35 p.m.
24 May 2013 Primrose, NE Connie E. Sidell (Stalcup) Stroman, 96
Connie E. Sidell (Stalcup) Stroman, 96, died peacefully May 15, 2013, at Primrose Retirement Community in Grand Island, her family with her.
24 May 2013 Keystone, NE State Department posts feedback on Keystone pipeline
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department says it is taking the unusual step of releasing publicly the feedback it has received about a controversial pipeline project after an "unprecedented" response to its draft environmental report. The department said it had received more than 1.2 million comments on TransCanada Corp's proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would run from ...
24 May 2013 Kearney, NE UNK’s Wuest named finalist for Division II’s top honor
KEARNEY — Nebraska-Kearney senior first baseman/outfielder Brian Wuest is a finalist for the 2013 Tino Martinez Award, an honor that goes to Division II’s top player.
24 May 2013 Kearney, NE Schrodt leads UNK at Division II Championships
KEARNEY — Nebraska-Kearney sophomore Dillon Schrodt sits in seventh place with 3,731 points after the first day of the decathlon at the 2013 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in Pueblo, Colo.
24 May 2013 Dodge, NE Briefly: Visit Sudan office to check out programs
The Southern Sudan Community Association will have an open house Wednesday at the office, 3610 Dodge St., beginning at 8:30 a.m.
24 May 2013 Metro+state: Michigan battered in Big Ten baseball tournament opener
Nebraska used three three-run innings to rout Michigan, 11-2, in the Big Ten tournament Wednesday at Minneapolis.
24 May 2013 Scottsbluff, NE SPORTS ROUNDUP
Hub Territory players in West all-star games
24 May 2013 Kearney, NE Kearney’s Second Avenue construction progresses with warmer weather
KEARNEY — Second Avenue construction moves farther south next week when contractors will begin work on the 29th Street intersection.
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- Colorado woman dies in accident by Arthur
Ashley Martinez had been traveling south on Nebraska Highway 61 when she lost control of the car she was driving. The vehicle rolled several times, ejecting Martinez.
- Girl, 3, dies after fall from truck - Lincoln Journal Star
the Nebraska State Patrol said. Brenna Clark, 3, fell out of the passenger-side window and was then run over by the truck on Swift Road, about four miles south of Thedford. She was not wearing a seatbelt, the patrol said. The accident is under investigation.
- Replica Civil War balloon lifts off - The Daily News Online
“I’m thinking to myself, it’s a nice, calm day,” said Terry Lowe, a 60-year-old technology coordinator for the city of Lincoln in Nebraska ... the ground because of a helium shortage, but Macy’s came through with a donation of 50,000 cubic ...
- Jim Rossow's Big Ten Insider
Standings LEADERS DIVISION TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Illinois 0 0 1 0 Indiana 0 0 1 0 Ohio State 0 0 1 0 Purdue 0 0 1 0 Wisconsin 0 0 1 0 Penn State 0 0 0 1 LEGENDS DIVISION Iowa 0 0 1 0 Michigan State 0 0 1 0 Minnesota 0 0 1 0 Nebraska 0 0 1 0 Northwestern 0 0 1 0 Michigan 0 0 0 1 read more
- Jean C. Minnick - McCook Daily Gazette
CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Jean C. Minnick, age 83, of Cambridge, died on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Jean was born in St. Paul, Nebraska. She graduated from St. Paul High School in 1946. She attended and ...
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