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License to sell Husker gear a prized commodity

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License to sell Husker gear a prized commodity

Selling licensed Husker fan gear may be lucrative for shops and companies, but getting approval to do it can be as tough as tackling Johnny Rodgers on a punt return.

Barfknecht: College football hype never stops, especially when Scott Frost is involved
Four-star Burke linebacker Nick Henrich, state’s highest-rated recruit, commits to Nebraska

Taking health care into the field: CHI garden targets families with little access to fresh food

Nutrition

Taking health care into the field: CHI garden targets families with little access to fresh food

Omaha parks department erases swastika burned into Memorial Park lawn

Crime & Courts

Omaha parks department erases swastika burned into Memorial Park lawn

Wooden urns donated to Omaha National Cemetery

Omaha Metro

Wooden urns donated to Omaha National Cemetery

Gilmore: Foster mother to 40 over 10 years works for parents to feel part of children's lives

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Gilmore: Foster mother to 40 over 10 years works for parents to feel part of children's lives

‘They feed my soul’: Creighton-trained ICU nurse provides care, and dignity, for veterans

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‘They feed my soul’: Creighton-trained ICU nurse provides care, and dignity, for veterans

‘If I can make a little bit of a positive impact and make the hell of the ICU a little bit easier … then I’ve done my job’

'Money talks': Omaha Crime Stoppers tips more than doubled when payouts increased to $25,000

Crime & Courts

'Money talks': Omaha Crime Stoppers tips more than doubled when payouts increased to $25,000

Omaha police are solving more homicides, but some relatives are still waiting

News

Omaha police are solving more homicides, but some relatives are still waiting

As a frequent critic of Senate, Ben Sasse faces a choice about running again

Nation

As a frequent critic of Senate, Ben Sasse faces a choice about running again

No one seriously hurt in Omaha boarding house fire

Disasters and Fires

No one seriously hurt in Omaha boarding house fire

Punk rock flea market helps local artists feed passion

Events

Punk rock flea market helps local artists feed passion

Kelly: Lincoln company's software cuts cost of fundraising, so more money goes to nonprofits

Columnists

Kelly: Lincoln company's software cuts cost of fundraising, so more money goes to nonprofits

Hammel: 'With no limits,' Cloisters on the Platte project was a unique opportunity for Nebraska native

News

Hammel: 'With no limits,' Cloisters on the Platte project was a unique opportunity for Nebraska native

Watermelons splatter on stretch of I-680, I-80

Public Safety

Watermelons splatter on stretch of I-680, I-80

Firefighters spend 45 minutes getting house fire under control

Disasters and Fires

Firefighters spend 45 minutes getting house fire under control

Anti-anxiety pills could be next U.S. drug epidemic, public health officials say

Health

Anti-anxiety pills could be next U.S. drug epidemic, public health officials say

Omaha police investigate cutting

Crime & Courts

Omaha police investigate cutting

Real Estate Transfers

Real estate transfers, July 22

Stothert removes horse farm from annexation package, saving owner from $6,000 tax hike

Omaha Metro

Stothert removes horse farm from annexation package, saving owner from $6,000 tax hike

Walthill school failed to provide special education services, state investigation reveals

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Walthill school failed to provide special education services, state investigation reveals

Metro columnists

Kelly: Lincoln company's software cuts cost of fundraising, so more money goes to nonprofits

Kelly: Lincoln company's software cuts cost of fundraising, so more money goes to nonprofits

Kelly: Cornhusker bell showcases Alabama state treasurer’s ties to Nebraska

Kelly: Cornhusker bell showcases Alabama state treasurer’s ties to Nebraska

Hansen: Millard teen plans to show on stage that stuttering 'no longer controls my life'

Hansen: Millard teen plans to show on stage that stuttering 'no longer controls my life'

Grace: Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' books create big responsibilities for parents, teachers

Grace: Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' books create big responsibilities for parents, teachers

More national news

National news

Kara Eastman, Don Bacon take sides on 'Abolish ICE' and immigration enforcement

Kara Eastman, Don Bacon take sides on 'Abolish ICE' and immigration enforcement

Activist to star as TV's first transgender superhero

Activist to star as TV's first transgender superhero

Gunman in Trader Joe's standoff was feuding with grandmother

Gunman in Trader Joe's standoff was feuding with grandmother

The Latest: Trump again calls Russia commotion 'a big hoax'

The Latest: Trump again calls Russia commotion 'a big hoax'

Hero grandma, couple on 45th anniversary among boat victims

Hero grandma, couple on 45th anniversary among boat victims

Bell chimes 17 times at memorial for Branson boat victims

Bell chimes 17 times at memorial for Branson boat victims

More world news

World news

Tokyo's 1964 Olympics echo through the city's 2020 games

Tokyo's 1964 Olympics echo through the city's 2020 games

Americans in blended families cope with toll of deportation

Americans in blended families cope with toll of deportation

While making nice with US and Seoul, North Korea slams Japan

While making nice with US and Seoul, North Korea slams Japan

More local news

Food stamp improvements earn Nebraska $639,063 federal bonus, the first in 7 years

Nebraska

Food stamp improvements earn Nebraska $639,063 federal bonus, the first in 7 years

County Board member calls for scaling down of $120 million juvenile justice center, wants public vote

News

County Board member calls for scaling down of $120 million juvenile justice center, wants public vote

Omaha robbery victim says only reason he's alive is because gunmen 'missed'

Courts

Omaha robbery victim says only reason he's alive is because gunmen 'missed'

One critically injured in collision near 120th Street and West Center Road

Roads

One critically injured in collision near 120th Street and West Center Road

Omaha native stars alongside Kristin Chenoweth in one of TV's funniest sitcoms

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Omaha native stars alongside Kristin Chenoweth in one of TV's funniest sitcoms

Nearly naked demonstrators at 72nd and Dodge Streets in Omaha draw police response

Omaha Metro

Nearly naked demonstrators at 72nd and Dodge Streets in Omaha draw police response

Aiming to attract families, Dahlman Park neighbors envision upgrades at Mosquito Hill

Money

Aiming to attract families, Dahlman Park neighbors envision upgrades at Mosquito Hill

72-year-old La Vista man sentenced to prison in child sexual-assault case

Omaha Metro

72-year-old La Vista man sentenced to prison in child sexual-assault case

Nelson Mandela Elementary celebrates its namesake with 100th birthday bash at Miller Park

North Omaha

Nelson Mandela Elementary celebrates its namesake with 100th birthday bash at Miller Park

Women’s Ball Committee announces key partners for the 2018 Aksarben Ball

Living

Women’s Ball Committee announces key partners for the 2018 Aksarben Ball

Papillion mother becomes Omaha zoo's millionth visitor during 'last zoo day' before move

Henry Doorly Zoo

Papillion mother becomes Omaha zoo's millionth visitor during 'last zoo day' before move

Nebraska

Minor earthquake reported in far north-central Nebraska

Higher Education Notes: UNO looking to find voice, hosting auditions for national anthem singers

Education

Higher Education Notes: UNO looking to find voice, hosting auditions for national anthem singers

Good Deeds: Salvation Army received 794 fans from Ace Hardware; free health fair Sunday

Good Deeds

Good Deeds: Salvation Army received 794 fans from Ace Hardware; free health fair Sunday

Sex offender residency restriction dropped by York City Council

Nebraska

Sex offender residency restriction dropped by York City Council

'American Ninja Warrior'-inspired course coming to Cornhusker State Games

Fitness

'American Ninja Warrior'-inspired course coming to Cornhusker State Games

Federal operation arrests six on cocaine and conspiracy charges

Courts

Federal operation arrests six on cocaine and conspiracy charges

Infant dies after being found unresponsive at Two Rivers State Park

Crime & Courts

Infant dies after being found unresponsive at Two Rivers State Park

Nebraska farmer sues over crop damage from herbicide

Nebraska

Nebraska farmer sues over crop damage from herbicide

Health alert issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County

Nebraska

Health alert issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County

Child struck by a Jeep is seriously injured

Omaha Metro

Child struck by a Jeep is seriously injured

Nebraska prison and security workers vote to create new union

Nebraska

Nebraska prison and security workers vote to create new union

Complaints ignite possible Council Bluffs fireworks ban

Iowa

Complaints ignite possible Council Bluffs fireworks ban

Photos: Tibetan monks build sacred sand painting at Omaha Healing Arts Center

Arts

Photos: Tibetan monks build sacred sand painting at Omaha Healing Arts Center

Dry, sunny and the mid-80s for the weekend in Omaha

Omaha Metro

Dry, sunny and the mid-80s for the weekend in Omaha

Higher speed limit on Omaha Interstate system takes effect

Roads

Higher speed limit on Omaha Interstate system takes effect

Photos: City block renamed to honor slain Army Sgt. Kyle LeFlore

Omaha Metro

Photos: City block renamed to honor slain Army Sgt. Kyle LeFlore

Pot busts: Nebraska State Patrol seizes 168 pounds of marijuana in separate traffic stops near Giltner

Crime & Courts

Pot busts: Nebraska State Patrol seizes 168 pounds of marijuana in separate traffic stops near Giltner

Kelly: Cornhusker bell showcases Alabama state treasurer’s ties to Nebraska

Michael Kelly

Kelly: Cornhusker bell showcases Alabama state treasurer’s ties to Nebraska

Improving roads, public safety top priorities in 2019 as Omaha budget could exceed $1 billion

Omaha Metro

Improving roads, public safety top priorities in 2019 as Omaha budget could exceed $1 billion

Painkiller abuse, guns and horse massage: 117 new Nebraska laws cover variety of issues

Nebraska

Painkiller abuse, guns and horse massage: 117 new Nebraska laws cover variety of issues

Photos: Tornadoes rip path across Iowa

Iowa

Photos: Tornadoes rip path across Iowa

Omaha strip club owner's suit contesting ‘bottle club’ law is dismissed

Courts

Omaha strip club owner's suit contesting ‘bottle club’ law is dismissed

Omaha Metro

Storms push through Omaha area, then head east

Debate over debates begins in Ricketts-Krist race for governor

Politics

Debate over debates begins in Ricketts-Krist race for governor

Winds take out power lines, trees and sheds in O’Neill, Nebraska

Weather

Winds take out power lines, trees and sheds in O’Neill, Nebraska

Hansen: Millard teen plans to show on stage that stuttering 'no longer controls my life'

Matthew Hansen

Hansen: Millard teen plans to show on stage that stuttering 'no longer controls my life'

Prospective county justice center site gets tied up in divorce case

Downtown

Prospective county justice center site gets tied up in divorce case

Omaha landlord accused of bribery pleads guilty to making false statements

Courts

Omaha landlord accused of bribery pleads guilty to making false statements

Nebraska state fire marshal, energy office director stepping down

Nebraska

Nebraska state fire marshal, energy office director stepping down

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No, Britney Spears' boyfriend didn't play Husker football

No, Britney Spears' boyfriend didn't play Husker football

Carbon from coal, ethanol plant emissions could be stored underground in Nebraska

Carbon from coal, ethanol plant emissions could be stored underground in Nebraska

Check out these 25+ family-friendly things to do all summer long

Check out these 25+ family-friendly things to do all summer long

19 community celebrations around the metro area you don't want to miss this summer

19 community celebrations around the metro area you don't want to miss this summer

32 summer festivals coming up this summer because doing things in the summer is fun

32 summer festivals coming up this summer because doing things in the summer is fun

Searchers find body of 52-year-old man who disappeared while detasseling corn near Grand Island

Searchers find body of 52-year-old man who disappeared while detasseling corn near Grand Island

Photos: Omaha's Gene Leahy Mall through the years

Photos: Omaha's Gene Leahy Mall through the years

How the Omaha World-Herald and Blue Barn Theatre got a shoutout on a hit Netflix series

How the Omaha World-Herald and Blue Barn Theatre got a shoutout on a hit Netflix series

'The bug that ate Omaha': Plant-chomping Japanese beetles are back

'The bug that ate Omaha': Plant-chomping Japanese beetles are back

Nebraska soldier's wedding band contains shrapnel from roadside bomb

Nebraska soldier's wedding band contains shrapnel from roadside bomb