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Just: Sam Hoiberg got a big surprise on Senior Day, followed by a win he won't forget Sam Hoiberg got a big surprise on Senior Day that eventually led, Amie Just writes, to an overtime win where he could let out every last emotion.

Sam Hoiberg got a big surprise on Senior Day that eventually led, Amie Just writes, to an overtime win where he could let out every last emotion.

09.03.2026 03:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another wild Nebraska-Iowa chapter ends with Husker overtime win Nebraska and Iowa delivered another rivalry classic Sunday. Three takes on the Huskers’ 84-75 overtime win β€” including the defensive spark that changed everything.

Nebraska and Iowa delivered another rivalry classic Sunday. Three takes on the Huskers’ 84-75 overtime win β€” including the defensive spark that changed everything.

08.03.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's supreme leader, has been named his successor Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor.

Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor.

08.03.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fate of a prized Ferrari still unresolved after five-year federal court fight The market value for a 1996 Ferrari F50 may have increased by millions of dollars as a court fight over who owns the supercar has reached its fifth year in federal court.

The market value for a 1996 Ferrari F50 may have increased by millions of dollars as a court fight over who owns the supercar has reached its fifth year in federal court.

08.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Driver dies in rollover in Omaha early Sunday. He wasn't wearing seatbelt. A 46-year-old man was killed in an early Sunday crash.

A 46-year-old man was killed in an early Sunday crash.

08.03.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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100-year-old Nebraska WWII vet becomes oldest organ donor in U.S. Two days later, the family learned the organ was successfully transplanted, honoring a life of service β€” from World War II Europe and Nuremberg Trials to lifelong care for his

Two days later, the family learned the organ was successfully transplanted, honoring a life of service β€” from World War II Europe and Nuremberg Trials to lifelong care for his

08.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to watch today's Huskers-Hawkeyes game on Senior Day The Huskers will honor their five seniors β€” Kendall Blue, Jared Garcia, Sam Hoiberg, Jamarques Lawrence and Rienk Mast β€” during pregame ceremonies.

The Huskers will honor their five seniors β€” Kendall Blue, Jared Garcia, Sam Hoiberg, Jamarques Lawrence and Rienk Mast β€” during pregame ceremonies.

08.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pedestrian hit by vehicle on O Street. Minutes later second crash unfolds. A 25-year-old man was attempting to cross O Street near 23rd Street when he was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on O St.

A 25-year-old man was attempting to cross O Street near 23rd Street when he was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on O St.

08.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Sam Hoiberg, Nebraska basketball developed together over five years Sam Hoiberg has developed into an indispensable member of Nebraska basketball, contributing to the larger facelift of a program that's "unrecognizable" from its struggles five years ago.

Sam Hoiberg has developed into an indispensable member of Nebraska basketball, contributing to the larger facelift of a program that's "unrecognizable" from its struggles five years ago.

08.03.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Officials seeking refund of tariff paid on new $5M Pinnacle Bank Arena scoreboard A federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by the Supreme Court are due refunds.

A federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by the Supreme Court are due refunds.

08.03.2026 13:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Lincoln teacher loved life in Qatar β€” then missiles started exploding overhead Marty Chaffee was rock climbing in Oman when he heard the U.S. dropped bombs on Iran. Now, he's traveling back to Nebraska as war continues with no end in sight.

Marty Chaffee was rock climbing in Oman when he heard the U.S. dropped bombs on Iran. Now, he's traveling back to Nebraska as war continues with no end in sight.

08.03.2026 10:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Girls state basketball: Check out the Journal Star's all-tournament teams Check out our all-tournament teams after four action-packed days of state basketball.

Check out our all-tournament teams after four action-packed days of state basketball.

08.03.2026 04:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From heartbreak to history: Lincoln North Star climbs Class A mountain, wins state title After three years of state tournament exits, Lincoln North Star sent its senior core out with the first championship in school history.

After three years of state tournament exits, Lincoln North Star sent its senior core out with the first championship in school history.

08.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you feel terrible Sunday morning, you're not alone. Blame the time change. If you woke up Sunday in a foul mood, there’s a good reason, and you won’t be alone.

If you woke up Sunday in a foul mood, there’s a good reason, and you won’t be alone.

07.03.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lincoln North Star beats Omaha North to win Class A girls basketball title For the time ever, Lincoln North Star is the Class A champion. The Gators rode a combined 34 points from Ani Leu and Kendall Anderson to beat Omaha North.

For the time ever, Lincoln North Star is the Class A champion. The Gators rode a combined 34 points from Ani Leu and Kendall Anderson to beat Omaha North.

07.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Lincoln police investigate gunshots near Woods Park Police found multiple fired casings in a parking lot in Woods Park Thursday evening. No one was injured, according to the Lincoln Police Department.

Police found multiple fired casings in a parking lot in Woods Park Thursday evening. No one was injured, according to the Lincoln Police Department.

07.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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They thought their cat was gone forever. 15 years later, Muffy's back home in Elkhorn. Muffy escaped 15 years ago and her Elkhorn family thought she was likely dead. Then they got an email from the Nebraska Humane Society.

Muffy escaped 15 years ago and her Elkhorn family thought she was likely dead. Then they got an email from the Nebraska Humane Society.

07.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, β€œToday Iran will be hit very hard!,” while noting an apology by

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, β€œToday Iran will be hit very hard!,” while noting an apology by

07.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Nicest people you could ever know': Brothers who served in Iraq died in house fire together Two brothers who once served in Iraq together were killed in an early morning house fire on South 11th Street. Neighbors remember their kindness and steady presence.

Two brothers who once served in Iraq together were killed in an early morning house fire on South 11th Street. Neighbors remember their kindness and steady presence.

07.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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People love to hate changing clocks for daylight savings time | Hot off the Wire podcast 🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

07.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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He couldn't be a cop in South Dakota. Now he's a sheriff in Nebraska. A 2005 bar fight led to a conviction and loss of a South Dakota license. Two decades later, Tim Decker is Dakota County’s sheriff and seeking a full term in

A 2005 bar fight led to a conviction and loss of a South Dakota license. Two decades later, Tim Decker is Dakota County’s sheriff and seeking a full term in

07.03.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Felony charge against former Nebraska football player dropped The Douglas County Attorney’s Office has dismissed a felony case against a former Huskers football player accused of threatening a woman in southwest Omaha in January.

The Douglas County Attorney’s Office has dismissed a felony case against a former Huskers football player accused of threatening a woman in southwest Omaha in January.

07.03.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lincoln man charged after investigators find over 15 pounds of meth, 7 pounds marijuana A 47-year-old Lincoln man was arrested after investigators allegedly found more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine and 7 pounds of marijuana.

A 47-year-old Lincoln man was arrested after investigators allegedly found more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine and 7 pounds of marijuana.

07.03.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lincoln man came THIS close to winning $5M. Then Auguste had his heart broken. While the challenges brought Auguste to Las Vegas, North Carolina, Fiji and Saudi Arabia, his family back in Lincoln simply knew he was away at β€œSummer Camp.”

While the challenges brought Auguste to Las Vegas, North Carolina, Fiji and Saudi Arabia, his family back in Lincoln simply knew he was away at β€œSummer Camp.”

07.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning until FRI 7:30 PM CST Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Quarter-Size Hail and Strong Winds Until 7:30 PM CST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Quarter-Size Hail and Strong Winds Until 7:30 PM CST

07.03.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning from FRI 6:40 PM CST until FRI 7:30 PM CST Severe Thunderstorms with Large Hail Moving Through Southeastern Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorms with Large Hail Moving Through Southeastern Nebraska

07.03.2026 01:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Omaha North, Kearney girls basketball assistants involved in postgame confrontation Tensions from a girls basketball semifinal between Omaha North and Kearney boiled over in the postgame handshake line.

Tensions from a girls basketball semifinal between Omaha North and Kearney boiled over in the postgame handshake line.

07.03.2026 00:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning from FRI 5:12 PM CST until FRI 5:45 PM CST Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Potential for Hail and Damaging Winds

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Potential for Hail and Damaging Winds

06.03.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nebraska lawmakers give OK to bill funding domestic violence services Lincoln Sen. Eliot Bostar's bill eliminates a tax exemption for data senators to provide $3 million in funding to domestic violence shelters across Nebraska.

Lincoln Sen. Eliot Bostar's bill eliminates a tax exemption for data senators to provide $3 million in funding to domestic violence shelters across Nebraska.

06.03.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tornado watch issued for Lancaster County, southeastern Nebraska Lancaster County and the rest of southeastern Nebraska is under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Friday.

Lancaster County and the rest of southeastern Nebraska is under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Friday.

06.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2