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Trump approves Nebraska for federal disaster aid

Federal Government

Trump approves Nebraska for federal disaster aid

Staff and wire reports

President Donald Trump has approved Nebraska's request for federal disaster assistance in response to historic flooding throughout the state.

The Latest

State champion Millard North took hit from club team, but is undefeated after win against Southwest

State champion Millard North took hit from club team, but is undefeated after win against Southwest

Updated 4 hrs ago

Huskers embracing each other's success as late-season run continues

Huskers embracing each other's success as late-season run continues

Updated 4 hrs ago

14 bands and solo artists to play annual Stransky Park summer concert series

14 bands and solo artists to play annual Stransky Park summer concert series

7 hrs ago

Huskers put three in NCAA wrestling quarterfinals

Huskers put three in NCAA wrestling quarterfinals

Updated 4 hrs ago

Henwood fighting through shoulder injury to help Huskers in his final season

Henwood fighting through shoulder injury to help Huskers in his final season

Updated 4 hrs ago

Evaluation process for school resource officers finalized, called most extensive in US

Evaluation process for school resource officers finalized, called most extensive in US

Updated 6 hrs ago

Amid flooding challenge, state officials hanging on to hope South Beltway project will stay on schedule

Amid flooding challenge, state officials hanging on to hope South Beltway project will stay on schedule

Updated 4 hrs ago

South Dakota man gets probation for involvement in killing of bald eagle

South Dakota man gets probation for involvement in killing of bald eagle

Updated 4 hrs ago

65-year-old Lincoln man gets federal prison time on child porn charge

65-year-old Lincoln man gets federal prison time on child porn charge

Updated 4 hrs ago

Legislative committee edges toward sales tax increase; tentative plan likely to earn veto

Legislative committee edges toward sales tax increase; tentative plan likely to earn veto

Updated 4 hrs ago

Work continues at Ashland wellfields; voluntary water restrictions in effect

Work continues at Ashland wellfields; voluntary water restrictions in effect

Updated 4 hrs ago

Top Stories

In Schuyler, an evening hosted by former Huskers helps flooded community begin to heal

Football

In Schuyler, an evening hosted by former Huskers helps flooded community begin to heal

Dining Out: Seyo Thai brings ethnic dining to west Lincoln

Dining

Dining Out: Seyo Thai brings ethnic dining to west Lincoln

As temperatures rise, so do the chances of more devastating floods, Nebraska experts say

Nebraska News

As temperatures rise, so do the chances of more devastating floods, Nebraska experts say

Michael Bublé returns to celebrate Pinnacle Bank Arena's 5th anniversary

Music

Michael Bublé returns to celebrate Pinnacle Bank Arena's 5th anniversary

Local News

City seeks to overturn firefighter's $1.2M jury verdict, calling damages 'excessive'

Crime and Courts

City seeks to overturn firefighter's $1.2M jury verdict, calling damages 'excessive'

You can use Visa debit card for property tax payment in Lancaster County — with $5 fee

Local Government

You can use Visa debit card for property tax payment in Lancaster County — with $5 fee

Evaluation process for school resource officers finalized, called most extensive in US

Education

Evaluation process for school resource officers finalized, called most extensive in US

Amid flooding challenge, state officials hanging on to hope South Beltway project will stay on schedule

Nebraska Legislature

Amid flooding challenge, state officials hanging on to hope South Beltway project will stay on schedule

Huskers

As Big Ten play begins, Huskers aim to get back into the swing of things offensively

Softball

As Big Ten play begins, Huskers aim to get back into the swing of things offensively

Huskers down Westcliff, Irvine Valley on the sand in California

Volleyball

Huskers down Westcliff, Irvine Valley on the sand in California

Huskers embracing each other's success as late-season run continues

Men's Basketball

Huskers embracing each other's success as late-season run continues

Huskers put three in NCAA wrestling quarterfinals

More Husker sports

Huskers put three in NCAA wrestling quarterfinals

Life & Entertainment

Netflix's "The Dirt" a raw adaptation of Motley Crue autobiography

Movies

Netflix's "The Dirt" a raw adaptation of Motley Crue autobiography

Homes Recently Listed in the Lincoln Area

Home and Garden

Homes Recently Listed in the Lincoln Area

Ask Amy: Roommate louder than loud neighbors

Ragged Right

Ask Amy: Roommate louder than loud neighbors

Review: The evil is 'Us' in Jordan Peele's smart, relentlessly scary follow-up to 'Get Out'

Movies

Review: The evil is 'Us' in Jordan Peele's smart, relentlessly scary follow-up to 'Get Out'

Jazz orchestra concert showcases McKee's talent

Music

Jazz orchestra concert showcases McKee's talent

TADA's Some Enchanted Evening: 'Seven shows in one'

Theater

TADA's Some Enchanted Evening: 'Seven shows in one'

Timing is right for White to reunite with Hart, Angels Theatre

Theater

Timing is right for White to reunite with Hart, Angels Theatre

Opinion

Letter, 3/22: Expand Medicaid as voters approved

Letters

Letter, 3/22: Expand Medicaid as voters approved

Letter, 3/22: Who exactly gets free stuff, anyway?

Letters

Letter, 3/22: Who exactly gets free stuff, anyway?

Clarence Page: White nationalism appeals to alienated

Columnists

Clarence Page: White nationalism appeals to alienated

10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow

Columnists

10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow

Columnists

Local View: Identify genocide to learn from it, prevent it from reoccurring

Editorial

Midwest perspectives: Legislature cuts red tape; Passport a boon for Nebraska; Don't pay college athletes

Letter, 3/20: Northeast Lincoln should elect Bowers

Letters

Letter, 3/20: Northeast Lincoln should elect Bowers

Local View: Artificial spending cap of constitutional amendment would harm public schools

Columnists

Local View: Artificial spending cap of constitutional amendment would harm public schools

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Sports

As Big Ten play begins, Huskers aim to get back into the swing of things offensively

Softball

As Big Ten play begins, Huskers aim to get back into the swing of things offensively

State champion Millard North took hit from club team, but is undefeated after win against Southwest

High School Soccer

State champion Millard North took hit from club team, but is undefeated after win against Southwest

Huskers down Westcliff, Irvine Valley on the sand in California

Volleyball

Huskers down Westcliff, Irvine Valley on the sand in California

Huskers embracing each other's success as late-season run continues

Men's Basketball

Huskers embracing each other's success as late-season run continues

Business

MillerCoors sues Anheuser-Busch over corn syrup ads

National and International business news

MillerCoors sues Anheuser-Busch over corn syrup ads

Levi Strauss goes public again

Investment

Levi Strauss goes public again

Lincoln body shop planning second location

Local Business News

Lincoln body shop planning second location

Budget Blinds of Omaha buys Lincoln franchise

Local Business News

Budget Blinds of Omaha buys Lincoln franchise

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Photos: Lincoln East racks up 17 runs in baseball win over Lincoln High

Photo galleries

Photos: Lincoln East racks up 17 runs in baseball win over Lincoln High

Photos: Former Husker football players put on dinner for flood victims in Schuyler

Football Galleries

Photos: Former Husker football players put on dinner for flood victims in Schuyler

10 most memorable Pinnacle Bank Arena concerts

Music

10 most memorable Pinnacle Bank Arena concerts

Phil Collins joins list of upcoming shows in Lincoln and nearby

Music

Phil Collins joins list of upcoming shows in Lincoln and nearby

Today’s top pics: Convictions upheld against former Bosnian leader and more

Archives

Today’s top pics: Convictions upheld against former Bosnian leader and more

Today In History, March 21: American International Group

Archives

Today In History, March 21: American International Group

Nation & World

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Floods expose threat to military posed by climate change

Floods expose threat to military posed by climate change

Zion in action as NCAA Tournament wraps up first round

Zion in action as NCAA Tournament wraps up first round

5-0 Big Ten start yields rare 2nd-round matchup in NCAAs

5-0 Big Ten start yields rare 2nd-round matchup in NCAAs

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Husband recreates marriage proposal in bunny suit

Husband recreates marriage proposal in bunny suit

A mom on a popular YouTube show is accused of pepper-spraying her kids when they flubbed their lines

A mom on a popular YouTube show is accused of pepper-spraying her kids when they flubbed their lines

Videos: The most popular dogs in America, and other top news for Thursday

Videos: The most popular dogs in America, and other top news for Thursday

A closer look at New Zealand's new weapons ban

A closer look at New Zealand's new weapons ban

Homes Recently Listed in the Lincoln Area

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10 movies that everyone is streaming right now

Movies

10 movies that everyone is streaming right now

MOVIE REVIEWS: 'Us' + MORE

Movies

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Ironman veterans team up to beat common foe: pancreatic cancer

Lifestyles

Ironman veterans team up to beat common foe: pancreatic cancer

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