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A beaver discovered ice-covered and limping on a Lincoln sidewalk during extreme cold is now recovering at a Nebraska wildlife center. The displaced animal arrived thin and injured but is regaining strength with round-the-clock care.
The University of Nebraska just unveiled a $600 million plan to transform its iconic Memorial Stadium into a year-round destination that seats 80,000 fans. Best part? Every design decision came from listening to what fans actually wanted.
Students from 16 Nebraska Panhandle counties can now apply for $1,000 scholarships to study agriculture at University of Nebraska campuses. The deadline is April 1, with winners announced by May 1.
When everything shut down in 2020, Lincoln empty nester Lon Krugman bought paint supplies and taught himself a rewarding new skill. Now his oil paintings fill a Nebraska hospital gallery, bringing beauty to patients and visitors.
After 87 years and three heartbreaking championship losses, Nebraska finally brought home the American Legion World Series trophy with a stunning comeback victory. Lincoln Post 500 rallied from five runs down to win 9-6, ending decades of near-misses for the state. #
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
An Olympic bobsled champion brought his gold medals to the Lincoln Children's Museum, letting kids try them on and learn what it takes to reach the podium. The Winter Game Village exhibit combines hands-on winter sports activities with inspiration from real athletes.
O'Neill, Nebraska (pop. 3,581) has channeled more than $6 million into community investments since 2020, creating 269 new businesses and proving small towns can thrive with strategic planning. The city just earned recertification in a state leadership program that's transforming rural communities across Nebraska.
After a decade of greeting lawmakers and staff at Nebraska's State Capitol, Cameron the cat is being honored with a bronze statue. Supporters are raising $37,500 to immortalize the furry greeter who brought comfort during long legislative nights.
A scrappy special teams player from a 700-person Nebraska town became a two-time Olympic medalist and bobsledding legend. Now he's helping other football players discover their hidden Olympic potential.
A beaver sat motionless outside a Nebraska liquor store with ice crystals frozen into its fur when officers arrived to save its life. The same weekend, rescuers also transported a young bobcat to safety, proving that compassion extends to all creatures in need.
Nebraska just became the first state to require data centers to disclose their water consumption and energy use. The transparency law helps protect water resources in a state facing drought while still welcoming tech growth.
A Nebraska roofing company couldn't find the right app to track their work, so they built one themselves. Now everyone from shipbuilders to retail managers uses CompanyCam to document their projects with photos.
After nearly 1 million acres of grasslands burned this spring, University of Nebraska scientists launched a free online tool to help ranchers track recovery using 40 years of wildfire data. The platform combines decades of research with real-time monitoring to guide farmers through the long road ahead.
Young athletes shattered three longstanding records at the Central Nebraska Track & Field Championships this weekend. Taylor McIntyre, Jordyn Slagle, and Jack Poppe proved that Nebraska's next generation of track stars is faster and stronger than ever.
A Nebraska community is proactively studying how to protect millions of migrating birds before building wind turbines. Local officials brought in experts to ensure renewable energy development doesn't harm the 80% of the world's sandhill cranes that pass through each spring.
Cancer survivors and supporters gathered in Hastings, Nebraska, turning out by the hundreds to fund a program that helps patients feel like themselves during treatment. One survivor said showing up meant more than any donation.
Jake Albanez will run Sunday's Lincoln Marathon in a full cap and gown, racing to break a world record while raising money for the Boys Town youth who inspire him daily. Every mile honors graduating seniors starting their next chapter. --- ##
A small Nebraska city has transformed flooding disaster into opportunity, investing more than $150 million in water systems, highways, and housing that's already paying off. Plattsmouth just earned state recognition for economic development after sales jumped 30% and 150 new homes filled with residents.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
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