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"All of these things lead me to believe you are a violent and dangerous person who should not be allowed in the community," ...

Nebraska residents and businesses now owe the state $310.66 million in unpaid taxes — a growing problem that worsened by $41 ...

UNL Faculty Senate President John Shrader said "behind the scenes" action has indicated personnel changes are coming at the ...

Oddsmakers like four-win Penn State by more than a touchdown vs. Nebraska, the largest point spread NU has faced in Big Ten ...

The House on Monday headed toward a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected ...

A Lancaster County resolution from 1992 says businesses can't sell beer for off-premises consumption until 9 a.m. on Sundays, and liquor can't be sold until noon.

Four of John Cook’s former assistants, either at Wisconsin or Nebraska, are head coaches for teams in the top 25 this week.

Pessimism about the country's future rose in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what's ahead ...

This Friday, the NU Board of Regents will authorize President Jeff Gold to pick a date for the consolidation of UNL and UNMC's accreditation to take effect.

Matt Rhule said he "loves" the way Emmett Johnson has handled the spotlight as his Heisman Trophy candidacy rises.

North Texas is in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 1959. The Mean Green are No. 22 with a ...