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6,200-plus Huskers named to Deans’ List for spring 2026

LINCOLN -- More than 6,200 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.Qualification for the Deans' List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

Nearly 500 Huskers named to Deans’ Commendation List for spring 2026

LINCOLN -- Nearly 500 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' Commendation List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.The Commendation List recognizes students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Sciences,...

HUD Proposal Would Spark Manufactured Home Innovation & Increase Supply

The proposed rule would remove the permanent chassis requirement for upper stories of manufactured homes.WASHINGTON – HUD today published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would update the definition of a manufactured home and support innovative opportunities for multi-story manufactured...

Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer

Most Nebraskans who live in agricultural communities understand that farming and ranching is not just a job. It is a way of life. It is built on long days, hard decisions, and a deep love for the land.It is also built by more than 1.2 million female ag producers.

Osborn’s Senate Campaign Submits 12,700 Signatures

Dan Osborn’s campaign for Senate submitted 12,700 petition signatures last Thursday to the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office.

Volunteer at Homestead National Historical Park by contributing to community science initiatives

BEATRICE, Neb. – Join staff at Homestead National Historical Park’s Education Center on June 26 at 3 p.m. to earn volunteer hours as you document the biodiversity of the plants of the prairie and woodland. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Baby Martin Arrived

Update from Last WeekUPDATE: Theodore “Teddy” James Martin came into the world on Monday, June 8th at 3:10 PM. He was 19 inches long and 6 lbs. 11 oz. Emily is doing well and went home. The Martins are blessed with a laid back and extremely calm baby (for now). He has only cried a few times.

A Safer Place to Live

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our great nation, I often find myself reflecting on the miracle of the American experience. As a sixth‑generation Nebraskan, I am proud to call it home.

Snakes in Stromsburg... And More from City Council

STROMSBURG - On Monday’s (June 8th) city council agenda was the “discussion of allowance of reptiles per Christen Dwerlkotte”.Dwerlkotte did not show up to the meeting, but the council discussed it.Section 6-203 of the city regulations prohibit “unusual animals”.