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SCC closes Lincoln, other campuses after violence threat

The college said in a post on its website that it "received a threat of violence directed at our Lincoln campus earlier today."

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Experienced coach and players lead No. 4 overall seed Nebraska softball into Lincoln Regional

Off-the-field bonds are driving on-the-field success for Nebraska softball heading into the NCAA Tournament starting Friday.

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Pillen celebrates first Nebraska high-speed broadband project from federal funding

Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday celebrated the first high-speed internet connection under the federal BEAD program.

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Nearly 100 University of Nebraska faculty take buyouts from voluntary separation program

There were 56 faculty members at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who took part in the voluntary separation program. Those still at the campus say they are worried about how the loss will impact them and students.

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SCC closes Lincoln, other campuses after violence threat
The college said in a post on its website that it "received a threat of violence directed at our Lincoln campus earlier today."
Experienced coach and players lead No. 4 overall seed Nebraska softball into Lincoln Regional
Off-the-field bonds are driving on-the-field success for Nebraska softball heading into the NCAA Tournament starting Friday.
Pillen celebrates first Nebraska high-speed broadband project from federal funding
Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday celebrated the first high-speed internet connection under the federal BEAD program.
Nearly 100 University of Nebraska faculty take buyouts from voluntary separation program
There were 56 faculty members at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who took part in the voluntary separation program. Those still at the campus say they are worried about how the loss will impact them and students.
High gas prices are causing Lancaster County engineering department to triple fuel budget
The Lancaster County engineer is asking for a 220% increase for money for motor fuels, according to a budget hearing at the Lancaster County Board staff meeting Thursday.
Schools across Nebraska are seeing a spurt of swatting calls
From Sidney to Lincoln, police have responded to swatting calls at multiple schools across the state this year. Alliance High School and North Platte High School were the most recent recipients of swatting calls this week.
How Hickman became one of the fastest growing communities in Nebraska
Hickman, located just south of Lincoln, is one of the fastest growing communities in Nebraska with a population of more than 3,000. The median price of a Hickman home is $343,000, and the median income is just over $104,000 – numbers comparable to the capital city. Dale Johnson asked Hickman City Administrator Kelly Oelke if those numbers surprise her.
Independent candidate from Norfolk launches bid for 1st Congressional District race
An independent candidate is launching a campaign for the 1st Congressional District race, which recently saw incumbent Republican Mike Flood and Democrat Chris Backemeyer win the partisan primary tickets.
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The House passed a bill to allow the year-round sale of E15 – a priority in farm states – following infighting among Republicans.
These seed banks preserve crucial corn and soy varieties. A federal plan may put them at risk
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