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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1h

With some thick pieces of buttered toast or a grilled cheese sandwich, these soups are great for mid-week meals all season long.

3 recipes to try for soup season

With some thick pieces of buttered toast or a grilled cheese sandwich, these soups are great for mid-week meals all season long.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 4h

Harper Murray had a career-best .640 hitting percentage, and Andi Jackson dominated the middle to help the Huskers sweep No. 12 Purdue.

Harper Murray, Andi Jackson lead No. 1 Nebraska volleyball past Purdue for 16-0 start

Harper Murray had a career-best .640 hitting percentage, and Andi Jackson dominated the middle to help the Huskers sweep No. 12 Purdue.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 6h

Kearney Public Schools’ technology network has been compromised by a cybersecurity attack.

Nebraska district battles cyberattack over the weekend; schools to stay open

Kearney Public Schools’ technology network has been compromised by a cybersecurity attack.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 6h

Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood continued to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, but said he was open to extending the health care subsidies the left wants — after the shutdown

Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood 'open' to extending Obamacare subsidies after shutdown

Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood continued to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, but said he was open to extending the health care subsidies the left wants — after the shutdown

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 7h

Whose seat is hotter? James Franklin at Penn State or Luke Fickell’s at Wisconsin? Here's what those fan bases are saying.

Husker fans can relate: Franklin, Fickell face fans' fury. Here's what they're saying.

Whose seat is hotter? James Franklin at Penn State or Luke Fickell’s at Wisconsin? Here's what those fan bases are saying.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 8h

More than a dozen Nebraska Wesleyan University staff members were recently laid off in response to "growing financial realities" on the Lincoln campus, university officials announced Thursday.

4 things to know about Nebraska Wesleyan layoffs

More than a dozen Nebraska Wesleyan University staff members were recently laid off in response to "growing financial realities" on the Lincoln campus, university officials announced Thursday.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 9h

In April, Nebraska's auditor flagged the state's $129.27 million balance in unpaid individual income taxes. Last week, the state laid off 13 employees responsible for collecting them.

Nebraskans owe $129M in unpaid income taxes. The state laid off the collectors.

In April, Nebraska's auditor flagged the state's $129.27 million balance in unpaid individual income taxes. Last week, the state laid off 13 employees responsible for collecting them.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 10h

“You got Kenneth Williams, who doesn’t even have a scholarship, and he’s out there running that kickoff return back,” coach Matt Rhule said. “He does now, by the way.”A scholarship,

From Lincoln High to Husker hero: Walk-on earns praise AND scholarship!

“You got Kenneth Williams, who doesn’t even have a scholarship, and he’s out there running that kickoff return back,” coach Matt Rhule said. “He does now, by the way.”A scholarship,

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 20h

Here's a look at the reaction following Nebraska's road win at Maryland on Saturday.

Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's win at Maryland

Here's a look at the reaction following Nebraska's road win at Maryland on Saturday.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 21h

Belief — and 10,000 traveling fans — helped Nebraska pull off a fourth-quarter win at Maryland, writes Amie Just.

Amie Just: Fueled by fan presence, Nebraska leaves Maryland with more than just a win

Belief — and 10,000 traveling fans — helped Nebraska pull off a fourth-quarter win at Maryland, writes Amie Just.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 22h

A year after one-score heartbreaks defined their season, the Huskers are finally finishing games by looking "very comfortable" in the fourth quarter.

‘They say we can’t win close games:’ Nebraska players fire back after one-score win

A year after one-score heartbreaks defined their season, the Huskers are finally finishing games by looking "very comfortable" in the fourth quarter.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 23h

Dylan Raiola’s redemption drive, Emmett Johnson’s breakout, and everything else to love (and loathe) from the 34–31 win at Maryland.

Amie Just: What I loved, liked and loathed from Nebraska’s comeback win at Maryland

Dylan Raiola’s redemption drive, Emmett Johnson’s breakout, and everything else to love (and loathe) from the 34–31 win at Maryland.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 23h

Check out the grades from Nebraska's 34-31 win at Maryland on Saturday.

Grades: Nebraska 34, Maryland 31

Check out the grades from Nebraska's 34-31 win at Maryland on Saturday.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

Dylan Raiola threw three interceptions, but his late-game poise powered Nebraska’s 34-31 road win at Maryland.

Dylan Raiola overcomes turnovers to lead Nebraska’s comeback win at Maryland

Dylan Raiola threw three interceptions, but his late-game poise powered Nebraska’s 34-31 road win at Maryland.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

The decision came after federal Judge April Perry ruled Thursday to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks.

Court: National Guard troops Trump sent to Illinois can stay but can't be deployed for now

The decision came after federal Judge April Perry ruled Thursday to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

NU coach Matt Rhule said last week there were four or five Huskers the team would have liked to bring but couldn’t for various reasons, including injury.

7 true freshman make Nebraska football's 74-man travel roster at Maryland

NU coach Matt Rhule said last week there were four or five Huskers the team would have liked to bring but couldn’t for various reasons, including injury.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson.

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79

People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

Nebraska is set for its first true road game of the season. Follow the Huskers' game at Maryland with us.

Nebraska at Maryland: Live updates, commentary, analysis

Nebraska is set for its first true road game of the season. Follow the Huskers' game at Maryland with us.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

The Republican president's action removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action to end the shutdown.

Trump directs Pentagon to use 'available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

The Republican president's action removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action to end the shutdown.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

How US tech enabled China's surveillance state | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

A central Lincoln fire landed a good Samaritan in the hospital. A firefighter also suffered minor injuries.

Firefighter, good Samaritan injured in central Lincoln fire

A central Lincoln fire landed a good Samaritan in the hospital. A firefighter also suffered minor injuries.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

An LES customer has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order the city not to enter into a contract with any private, for-profit company for the storage of electricity.

LES customer sues city over new ordinance allowing battery energy storage

An LES customer has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order the city not to enter into a contract with any private, for-profit company for the storage of electricity.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

It's the Huskers and Terrapins at 2:30 p.m. on BTN. Here's a closer look at how the teams stack up for Nebraska's first true road game this year.

Game On: Nebraska vs. Maryland storylines, matchups, predictions

It's the Huskers and Terrapins at 2:30 p.m. on BTN. Here's a closer look at how the teams stack up for Nebraska's first true road game this year.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Las Vegas Aces sweep Phoenix Mercury to claim their third WNBA title in four seasons

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

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Lincoln Journal Star @journalstar.com · 1d

The streak rolls on — six straight sweeps and 19 straight sets for the No. 1 Huskers.

Nebraska volleyball stays perfect in Big Ten play with sweep of Washington

The streak rolls on — six straight sweeps and 19 straight sets for the No. 1 Huskers.

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