Records show streetcar engineers spent three weeks trying to explain water under Farnam Street. Then a foundation wall collapsed. The building owner filed a claim of up to $1 million.
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Sam McKewon selects Nebraska's All-Big Ten team after 15 seasons — 11 offense, 11 defense, four specialists, and one most controversial pick.
- Grace Lewis
Fremont Rural Fire Chief Carl Nielsen was honored Friday as a national runner-up for a first responder of the year award for his role in the Horizon Biofuels explosion response.
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Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest reservoir, is facing low water access concerns as drought conditions force Game and Parks staff to adapt for visitors in the Panhandle.
- Evan Bland
The battle for NFL roster spots is about to begin. This year, that includes more than two dozen former Nebraska players.
- Kevin Cole
A growing number of traffic collisions involving electric bikes and scooters are prompting travel groups such as AAA to launch electric ride safety campaigns.
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A Lincoln roundabout at 14th and Superior ranked as Nebraska's intersection with the most accidents last year, logging 37 crashes in new state data.
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Omaha Westside enters the American Legion Class A state tournament riding a powerful offense, highlighted by a dramatic 16-run comeback inning, as the "Spuds" open play Saturday against Bennington.
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