The Simple, Easy, Pleasant First Day of the Romney Administration

18 May 2012, 6:35 am

The general election has begun! And so has the onslaught of campaign ads. Which ones succeed? Which fail? In Ad Watch, we review them as they come out. Today in Ad Watch: Mitt Romney fantasizes about President Romney, President Obama loves higher-ed because he loved his mom, Karl Rove's Super P... Read More »

Focus of primary races shifts to top state races

16 May 2012, 5:00 am

After an improbable Nebraska primary victory, state Sen. Deb Fischer has emerged from relative obscurity to take the mantle as one of the GOP's best hopes for picking up a U.S. Senate seat -- though she'll have to beat a famous Democratic politician to do it -- popular former Sen. Bob Kerrey... Read More »

Hansen leads 1-2-3 finish for Prep at A-2 district

14 May 2012, 7:47 pm

Creighton Prep occupied the top three individual spots en route to the A-2 boys golf title at Holmes Golf Course on Monday.... Read More »

Storm Chasers to Recognize 12 College-Bound Students

9 May 2012, 1:06 pm

Papillion, Neb. - The Omaha Storm Chasers and the Nebraska State Treasurer's Office proudly unveil the 12 seventh and eighth grade winners of the 10th annual "Why I Want to Go to College" essay contest.... Read More »

the STORY

2 May 2012, 7:46 am

The Omaha singer-songwriter’s distinctive voice shines through on new CD. Matt Whipkey takes compliments with suspicion.... Read More »

District soccer scores, pairings, 5/1

1 May 2012, 4:30 pm

Scores and parings for the district soccer tournaments from across the state.... Read More »

Daily record for Tuesday, May 1, 2012

30 April 2012, 10:22 pm

Anyone with information about any crime in the state may call the Grand Island-Hall County Crime Stoppers, 381-8822. Crime Stoppers guarantees that callers will remain anonymous.... Read More »

Monday's local scoreboard

30 April 2012, 8:50 pm

Tennis HIGH SCHOOL BOYS KCA RANKINGS Class 6A - 1. Blue Valley North; 2. SM East;p 3. BV West; 4. BV Northwest; 5. Washburn Rural; Others - SM West, Hutchinson, Free State. Class 5A - 1. Aquinas; 2. Salina Central; 3. Newton; 4. Goddard; 5.... Read More »

2013 Ford Escape Brings Style and Leading Fuel Efficiency to Small SUV Market

27 April 2012, 2:07 pm

Employees at Lee Sapp Ford are excited to get their hands on the new 2013 Ford Escape when it arrives at dealerships next month. Certified by the EPA as the most fuel efficient small SUV available, the 2013 Ford Escape is the better looking younger sibling of past Escape models.Ashland, NE (PRWEB) A... Read More »

Seven racers to be inducted into state hall of fame

20 April 2012, 12:05 am

The Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame will induct seven new members on Oct. 12, 2012 at the Fireman’s Hall in Lincoln. This is the 15th class for the Hall of Fame, which was created in 1998 to honor Nebraskans, both native and adopted, for contributions to the sport of auto racing.... Read More »