Dr. Jeffrey Gold could be set to receive an annual salary of more than $1 million, plus benefits and perks worth thousands more, as president of the University of Nebraska.
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"The book, written by then-Sen. John F. Kennedy, with considerable help from Nebraska’s Ted Sorenson, details eight U.S. senators, whose acts of political courage were more notable for their fortitude than any impact on the Republic."
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Central Nebraska racing fans will get a chance to meet a legendary NASCAR driver, or three, during a brief stop in St. Paul on May. 5.
Storms may bring large hail and damaging winds to Nebraska.
Grand Island Senior High finishes fifth at home invite
This week's Grand Island Independent All-Area Track and Field leaders
Nebraska Christian's Hannah Swanson became the fourth athlete to win an individual event four times in the history of the Grand Island Independent Central Nebraska Track and Field Championships.
Strong field of 8 for Bosselman
Take a look back at the headlines from The Grand Island Daily Independent on April 25, 1974.
This Saturday is Nebraska football's annual Red-White spring game held at Memorial Stadium. Here's details about tickets, gate information, parking and more before the Huskers kick off.
Some people just get out of control on the track.
Nebraskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities often wait years for services like job coaching, group homes and independent living support. About 2,700 are on the state's waiting list.
The numbers are so high that a researcher initially had a hard time believing them. A Lee Enterprises investigation gives insight about the forces that have been fueling these deaths.
Sophomores lift Grand Island Senior High past Lincoln North Star
Northwest boys soccer fell to Crete 3-2 Tuesday night.
"It reminds me of the little kids on the playground, that when things didn't go their way they took their balls and they went home," a judge told the board.
A Sunday drive at 10 miles an hour. That's how I spent last Sunday afternoon. I took a two-hour ride near Pleasanton on an antique tractor.
In 2021, the last special session of the Nebraska Legislature lasted 13 days and cost the state $105,436.
Nebraska coaches challenged Dylan Raiola to bring more energy to last week's scrimmage — and the freshman five-star responded with a performance right out of playground "recess."
"If someone tasked me with taking care of a group of parrots, I would be more tempted to teach the creatures to say something meaningful like, 'Blah, blah, blah.'"
The Nebraska running back room, in flux for seven seasons, remains a bit of a mystery heading into the spring game — except for Emmett Johnson.
H & H Concrete and LAX Concrete Pumping and Placement have issued a fundraising match challenge for the Grand Island Community Fireworks Celebration through Go Big Give.
Grand Island Senior High baseball player Cohen Nelson is the G.I. Independent Athlete of the Week. Nelson had 10 strikeouts and gave up two hits in the Islanders’ 12-1 win over Omaha Central on Saturday, April 20. In six appearances this season, the hurler has a 4-1 record with a 1.02 ERA. N…
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead.
The Supreme Court will consider a straightforward but legally untested question: whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.
A total of three meet records were set during the meet Monday.
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Sarah Schultz talks about the discovery of her husband's body during an interview. David Schultz had been missing since Nov. 21, 2023, when his truck was found parked on Sac County Road N-14. Part 2
The bill would have allowed state courts to order public schools to pay punitive damages as a result of civil lawsuits — a move that state law prevents.
Read through the obituaries published today in Grand Island Independent.
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As an “aggressive player” with a big catch radius, Bear Tenney had options, but his close friendship with Dylan Raiola sealed the deal for Nebraska.
The Central City/Centura baseball team is continuing its recent success.
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down all things Nebraska spring game — including which recruits will be on the sidelines for official visits. The crew opens with a look at what they expect to see at the spring game, including which …
Nebraska football got its first transfer portal addition of the spring cycle when former North Platte athlete Vince Genatone committed to the Huskers.
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