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4 Bedroom Home in Bennet - $330,000
Historic 2-story home in Bennet, built in 1917 by owners of Bennet sawmill has many updates making it ready for its 4th owner to move right in. Original oak floors and staircase newly professionally refinished on main floor living room, dining room with separate office/den through original glass-paned door. Fresh paint and new window blinds throughout. Updated kitchen with tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting and never-before-used stainless steel appliances including double oven.
4 Bedroom Home in Lincoln - $349,000
Welcome to your dream home! This stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house is nestled in one of Lincoln's newest subdivisions, offering modern living in a serene cul-de-sac. Updated kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Neutral colors throughout. Perfect for families, within walking distance to Kooser elementary school. Near Schoo middle school, Northstar High School and a YMCA. The farm fields behind the neighborhood provide a charming countryside feel, perfect for relaxing on your back patio.
5 Bedroom Home in Lincoln - $499,000
Discover this beautiful ranch-style home featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a supersized 4-stall garage. The home has been meticulously maintained by its original owner since 2018. The main floor offers a spacious layout with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and the convenience of first-floor laundry. Enjoy cozy evenings by the electric fireplace in the inviting living area.
Nebraska high school boys tennis results - Sept. 11
Boys tennis BELLEVUE EAST 5, LINCOLN NORTHEAST 4 SINGLES: No. 1--Tracy, Bellevue East, def. Gillett, 8-3; No. 2--Taggart, Bellevue East, def. Thorpe, 8-5; No. 3--Thompson, Lincoln Northeast, def. Scott, 9-7; No. 4--Cloyd, Bellevue East; No. 5--Topil, Lincoln Northeast; No. 6--Miller, Bellevue East. DOUBLES: No. 1--Lemon-Steffens, Lincoln Northeast, def. Cloyd-Scott, 8-4; No. 2--Thompson-Topil, Lincoln Northeast, def. Benne-Miller, 8-6; No. 3--Tracy-Taggart, Bellevue East.
State senators, Pillen talk about protecting Nebraska's land from 'foreign adversaries'
GRAND ISLAND — On the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, a group of Nebraska legislators and Gov. Jim Pillen gathered at Husker Harvest Days near Grand Island to talk about measures taken to safeguard Americans and to prevent the purchase of Nebraska land by foreign adversaries. Pillen on Wednesday was joined by state Sens. Eliot Bostar, Barry DeKay, Brian Hardin, Fred Meyer and Jana Hughes. Also appearing was Sherry Vinton, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
Speed of Rangers’ Wyatt Langford draws comparisons to Mike Trout, Mickey Mantle
PHOENIX — Wyatt Langford is not built like a track star. He’s 6-0, 220 pounds with tree trunk legs and thick forearms. He might better resemble a middle linebacker; in fact, the 22-year-old once said that he’d have played that position had he pursued football instead of baseball long term. He chose the latter nevertheless. He’s one of the sports fastest too.
New shopping event aims to support local businesses in Lincoln's Haymarket
Gift shops, boutiques and other local businesses are opening their doors for the very first Haymarket Harvest on Thursday. From 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, attendants can shop at participating Haymarket shops with exclusive discounts. The event, hosted by the Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation and Downtown Lincoln Association, aims to support local businesses. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online or at the door.
Nebraska soccer 'revved up' for start of Big Ten play after up-and-down nonconference slate
This isn't necessarily the start to the season Nebraska soccer envisioned when it reloaded with several key contributors from last year's Elite Eight group. The Huskers are 3-3, one year after they nearly ran the table in nonconference play and then heated up late in the Big Ten schedule to win the regular-season title. Still, Nebraska has been through this kind of stretch before.
Nebraska baseball lands 2026 prospect, son of former Creighton player
Colton Roemmich spent the earliest years of his life watching his dad be a two-way baseball player for Creighton. Now the teenager is on track to do the same thing at Nebraska. The Huskers on Tuesday landed a commitment in the 2026 prospect from West Des Moines Valley fresh off his official visit to campus last weekend. Roemmich projects as a right-handed pitcher who also plays corner infield and some corner outfield.
Judge sentences Lincoln man who posed as high schooler, calling him 'significant risk'
Calling him a "significant risk to the community," a Lancaster County judge Wednesday sentenced Zachary Scheich to 85 to 115 years in prison for posing as a teenage student at two Lincoln high schools to gain access to dozens of underage girls who he then exploited and, in some cases, sexually assaulted.
Former Elkhorn South volleyball teammates will try to beat Nebraska - and each other - this weekend
When Wichita State plays volleyball Saturday afternoon against Nebraska, Katie Galligan proudly will be wearing her black and yellow Shockers' uniform. Later that night when the Huskers host Northern Iowa on the football field, that's another story. "I'm all about 'Go Big Red' for football," she said.
'Perfect ending': Omaha Westside grad Cade Haberman seals Northern Illinois upset over Notre Dame
Cade Haberman recalls a very brief moment of pain during the final play of last Saturday’s game at Notre Dame. “I don’t know if a lot of people realize this, but there’s a lot of force coming off that ball when a kicker is kicking it. When it hit my arm, it just sort of stung me,” said Haberman, an Omaha Westside graduate who blocked a 62-yard field goal attempt on the final play of Northern Illinois’ monumental 16-14 upset of the then-No. 5 Irish.
Former Dodge County attorney pleads guilty to third DUI in Lincoln case
A former Dodge County attorney has pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence stemming from an incident in Lancaster County in July. Oliver Glass had originally pleaded not guilty to one charge of suspicion of DUI, third offense, BAC greater than 0.08 in late August, and he also requested a jury trial on the charge, which was granted by Lancaster County Court Judge Joseph Dalton. But, on Sept. 3, Glass entered a motion to the court requesting that his original plea of not guilty from Aug.
Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting
TOPEKA, Kan. — State and local election officials from across the country on Wednesday warned that problems with the nation's mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters in the upcoming presidential election, telling the head of the U.S. Postal Service that it hasn't fixed persistent deficiencies.
Michigan, coach Sherrone Moore finalize formal contract
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Sherrone Moore, who had been Michigan's head coach without a formal contract through the first two games, is now officially signed. Moore and University of Michigan president Santa Ono and athletic director Warde Manuel made the announcement Wednesday morning. After Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL after nine seasons as Michigan head coach and the 2023 national championship, Moore was elevated from offensive coordinator/offensive line coach, and on Jan.
Nebraska school districts face surge of threats, battle spread of misinformation Original
Multiple school districts in eastern Nebraska have seen a sudden surge in reports of students allegedly making threats of school violence this week, officials said. Districts, including those in Lincoln, Omaha, Columbus and York, have been working the last few days to investigate an influx of reported threats regarding school violence while also battling the spread of misinformation on social media.
South Sioux City man gets 30 years prison on child porn charge
OMAHA -- A South Sioux City man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison on a child pornography charge. Clifford Halverson, 57, had pleaded guilty in June in U.S. District Court in Omaha to one count of receipt or distribution of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Judge binds over accessory, gun charges related to double homicide outside Lincoln club
A Lancaster County Court judge Wednesday bound over felony charges against a Lincoln man accused of being an accessory to a double killing outside a strip club in May. Security cameras caught the shootings of Terrell Jones and Carlos Silva early May 25 outside The Office, a club at 640 W. Prospector Court.
Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case
NEW YORK — Justin Timberlake is scheduled to enter a new plea Friday in his drunken driving case in New York's Hamptons, prosecutors said. Details of the plea weren't disclosed, but a person with knowledge of the deal said Timberlake has agreed to plead guilty to a less serious offense than the original charge of driving while intoxicated. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the case.
City Councilman Shobe announces reelection plans
Lincoln City Councilman Bennie Shobe announced Wednesday he will seek a third term as an at-large member of the council. “The relationships that I’ve built with other council members, neighborhood associations, community organizations and business groups will help me continue to secure fair and positive outcomes for all Lincoln residents,” he said.
Sarpy County OKs $800,000 settlement to family of woman who died of alcohol poisoning in jail
After more than four years of litigation, the family of an Illinois woman who died of alcohol poisoning in the Sarpy County Jail has reached a settlement with the county. The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an $800,000 settlement to the family of Danielle Harbison, who died in the jail in 2018.
After 155 years, the Campbell Soup company is changing its name
NEW YORK — No more soup for the Campbell’s company. The 155-year-old Campbell Soup Company plans to drop “soup” from its corporate name, rebranding as The Campbell’s Company. More consumers are reaching for snacks and ditching ready-to-serve soups, and the company has bought up other food lines to grab them. In addition to its lineup of soups, Campbell now owns snack brands like Goldfish, Snyder’s of Hanover, Cape Cod, Pepperidge Farm and others.
What can apple cider vinegar really do for your health?
Apple cider vinegar has been used for everything from flavoring salad dressings to cleaning toilets, washing windows and unclogging drains. Long a bit player in the utilitarian, back-of-the-pantry arsenal, apple cider vinegar's popularity has been rising in recent years. Thanks to social media influencers, this sour-tasting liquid is now touted for its supposed ability to promote weight loss and control diabetes, potentially improving cardiovascular health.
Frankie Beverly, lead singer and founder of Maze, dead at 77
Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze gave the world an anthem that will forever be tied to cookouts and good times, died on Tuesday, his family announced. He was 77.
Nebraska City to host annual AppleJack Festival later this month
The Arbor Day Foundation will host its annual AppleJack Festival featuring new apple-themed culinary offerings later this month. The event will take place Sept. 21-22 and Sept. 28-29 in Nebraska City. Guests can enjoy apple pies, slushies, donuts, canned sparkling apple cider and a limited-edition apple-flavored ice cream. Attendees can also pick their own apples from the Arbor Day Farm Apple Orchard, listen to live music, sample hard cider and attend Living History at Arbor Lodge Mansion.
How to Help Families Affected by Childhood Cancer or Blood Disorders
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - If you know a family facing childhood cancer or a blood disorder like sickle cell disease, you may want to help but don’t know where to start. This guide, created by experts at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Aflac, is intended to serve as a toolkit with different ways to provide support.
The invisible burden of type 1 diabetes through the eyes of a caregiver
(BPT) - Sponsored by Sanofi Caregiving for those with type 1 diabetes is more than a responsibility, it’s a full-time job, requiring around-the-clock care and attention. From monitoring your loved one’s blood sugar, to managing food intake, and so much more, being a type 1 diabetes caregiver requires being comfortable and confident in the face of a million uncomfortable decisions that must be made every day.
Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1. The move comes as it was becoming clear the measure lacked the votes to pass. The legislation includes a measure that would require people registering to vote to provide proof of citizenship. Johnson, R-La., signaled that he was not backing off linking the two main pillars of the bill.
'Shogun,' 'The Bear' primed for Emmys; 'Old Man' Jeff Bridges returns | Streamed & Screened
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack The Primetime Emmy Awards return Sunday and "Shogun," already with 14 Emmys handed out during the Creative Arts portion, is expected to be the big winner in the drama category, while "The Bear" is favored among comedies. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the favorites in the big categories as well as possible spoilers when trophies are handed out.
Nebraska employees union rallies for higher pay, remote work
In the midst of a pending lawsuit over remote work restrictions, the state’s largest public workers union is preparing to begin negotiations on their next two-year contract. The Nebraska Association of Public Employees, which represents more than 8,000 state employees, is to begin contract negotiations with state officials for a new two-year labor contract this month.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office seizes 44 pounds of cocaine in I-80 traffic stop
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office seized more than 40 pounds of cocaine Tuesday after a traffic stop on Interstate 80, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said. At about 1:30 p.m. on I-80 near mile marker 406, deputies with the criminal interdiction unit stopped a Dodge Ram after witnessing multiple traffic violations, Houchin said. Artur Hysa, 47, of Illinois, was the driver of the Ram and was stopped for speeding, following too closely and driving on the shoulder.
Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? Scientists say answer could be under the shell
BIDDEFORD, Maine — Orange, blue, calico, two-toned and … cotton-candy colored? Those are all hues of lobsters that showed up in fishers' traps, supermarket seafood tanks and scientists' laboratories over the past year. The funky-colored crustaceans inspire headlines that trumpet their rarity, with particularly uncommon baby blue-tinted critters described by some as "cotton-candy colored" often estimated at 1 in 100 million.
Nebraskans largely unmoved after presidential debate between Trump, Harris
Republicans and Democrats in Lincoln remained largely unmoved after Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia. Nebraskans gathered together to watch the first, and possibly only presidential debate, between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris before November's general election. David Cygan attended a local Republican watch party in the Haymarket at Rodizio Grill.
Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons. The FDA’s action follows the July publication of a small pilot study that found arsenic and lead in organic and nonorganic tampons. Although the levels of both metals were low, there is no safe level of exposure to lead, according to the .
Neighbors want to stop resident from flying helicopter from acreage near Davey
For nearly 40 years Richard Greb has operated a helicopter from a heliport on his acreage about 2 miles west of Davey, an activity a number of neighbors now want to stop. Those neighbors are appealing the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission’s approval last month of a special permit for the heliport, something Greb said he didn’t realize he needed until a complaint was filed against him with the city-county’s Building and Safety Department in 2020.
Which presidential candidates will be on Nebraskans ballot?
Nebraska voters will be able to choose from among five presidential candidates, along with their respective vice-presidential candidates, in the coming election. Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced the lineup Tuesday as he works to certify the candidates and ballot measures that will appear on the November general election ballot. The certification deadline is Friday.
Dave Grohl says he's father to a new daughter outside his 21-year marriage
LOS ANGELES — Dave Grohl says he recently fathered a daughter outside his 21-year marriage to Jordyn Blum, with whom he has three older daughters. "I've recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her," the Foo Fighters front man and former Nirvana drummer said Tuesday in an Instagram post. "I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness.
Harris, Trump meet in debate; Blinken returns to Ukraine | Hot off the Wire podcast
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts On the version of Hot off the Wire: Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy.
Wrestling legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts to visit Lincoln for mental health event
WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts will be in Lincoln this week to speak about his decades-long journey to sobriety. Roberts, in the years after his wrestling career, has traveled the country sharing his story with the hope of making a positive impact on others.
Seasoned to Taste: Stuffed bell peppers invite innovation
Blessed with bounty, we are in these waning days of summer. The tomatoes, corn, peaches, beans, squash we’ve longed for have been a delight. But some of us are starting to run out of ways to use all this stuff! Our friends who grow this local produce are not only a source of delicious stuff, they’re wizards when it comes to creating concoctions that help us make best of it all. Chloe’s stuffed peppers are very variable. You can innovate with the “innards” depending on your larder and your eaters.
A 9/11 anniversary tradition is handed down to a new generation
NEW YORK — A poignant phrase echoes when 9/11 victims' relatives gather each year to remember the loved ones they lost in the terror attacks. “I never got to meet you.” It is the sound of generational change at ground zero, where relatives read out victims' names on every anniversary of the attacks. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaida hijackers crashed four jetliners into the twin towers, the Pentagon and a field in southwest Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001.
Daily Minute: Some Nebraskans may miss tax relief; Jake "The Snake" to host talk; NU football plots improvements
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's what you should know today. Some Nebraskans may miss tax relief A change in how property owners receive credit for taxes paid to support the local school district may cause some Nebraskans to miss out on tax relief this year. State lawmakers passed a bill during this summer’s special legislative session to automatically front-load a total of $750 million in credits as deductions on Nebraskans' tax statements.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president
(CNN) — Taylor Swift said Tuesday she is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for president, ending speculation about if or when the superstar singer would share her political views ahead of November’s election. Harris became the Democratic Party’s nominee in July following President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race. In August, Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
Trump falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets, repeating during a televised debate the type of inflammatory and anti-immigrant rhetoric he has promoted throughout his campaigns. There is no evidence that Haitian immigrants in an Ohio community are doing that, officials say.
Takeaways from the ABC presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Philadelphia (CNN) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are squaring off in their first and only scheduled debate Tuesday night. Trump, in his first answer, accused Harris and President Joe Biden of failing to secure the border — resulting in an influx of migrants that he said is “destroying our country.” He repeatedly criticized the current administration and argued that numerous global crises would not have happened if he was in the White House.
Fact check: A look at false and misleading claims made during Trump and Harris' debate
In their first and perhaps only debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris described the state of the country in starkly different terms. As the two traded jabs, some old false and misleading claims emerged along with some new ones. Here's a look at false and misleading claims made by the candidates.
Tax credit ending means some Nebraskans could miss relief this year Original
A change in how property owners receive credit for taxes paid to support the local school district may cause some Nebraskans to miss out on tax relief this year, accountants responsible for preparing those documents say. State lawmakers changed the timing for when homeowners would receive a tax credit for their property taxes paid during a special session of the Legislature this summer.
Amie Just: Nebraska's resiliency in clutch fifth set vs. Creighton offers hint of team's potential
An eerie silence fell over the Devaney Sports Center. Nearly 9,000 people filled the home of Nebraska volleyball to the brim. And yet, the only noise came from the few specks of blue dotted around the arena. Creighton has never beaten Nebraska in volleyball. Not once. Not in 22 tries. They’ve been close a few times over the years, like that five-setter in 2022 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha or the five-setter in 2018 in Omaha. But on Tuesday, the No. 9 Bluejays appeared on the cusp of history.
Nebraskans react to Tuesday's presidential debate between Trump, Harris
Republicans and Democrats in Lincoln remained largely unmoved after Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia. Nebraskans gathered together to watch the first, and possibly only presidential debate, between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris before November's general election. David Cygan attended a local Republican watch party in the Haymarket at Rodizio Grill.
Bills vs. Dolphins player props & picks: Best Week 2 TNF props, including Josh Allen props, Tyreek Hill props & more
After both teams eked out season-opening wins, AFC East rivals Buffalo and Miami will now square off in primetime this week on Thursday Night Football. The Bills came from behind to beat the upset-minded Arizona Cardinals, who entered that Week 1 game as near-touchdown underdogs. The Dolphins held off the always scrappy Jacksonville Jaguars in a lower-than-expected scoring affair.
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