Three of the top 10 have opened in the past two years. Ranking them was the thorniest portion because of their newness and quality.
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The Good Life Halfsy expects this year's race — set for Nov. 5 — to continue a decade-long streak of sellouts, even as it expands to a potential 6,000 runners.
Sandhill crane season begins each year around Feb. 15 and continues through April 15 along the Platte River in central Nebraska. See photos th…
Sandhill crane season begins each year around Feb. 15 and continues through April 15 along the Platte River in central Nebraska. See photos th…
Three Lincoln teams captured first-place honors at the Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships in Grand Island.
None of the North Omaha teens on NorthStar's lacrosse team had even picked up a lacrosse stick when they were younger children. But last year, NorthStar won a state championship.
Lisa Keenan had fallen through a weak spot in the ice and likely would have died had it not been for an ice fisherman's quick actions.
Outdoors
Dr. Jacob Weasel is a man of firsts, including being the first known Lakota Sioux surgeon. This spring, he'll attempt to be the first Native American to summit Everest.
From waterfalls to vast grasslands, Nebraska's state and national parks are home to amazing beauty. Many of them are off the beaten path and s…
From waterfalls to vast grasslands, Nebraska's state and national parks are home to amazing beauty. Many of them are off the beaten path and s…
From waterfalls to vast grasslands, Nebraska's state and national parks are home to amazing beauty. Many of them are off the beaten path and s…
Lincoln resident Jessenia Morales, who goes by “Speedy Morales” on the track, is headed to Valence, France, this summer after punching her ticket to the Junior Roller Derby World Cup.
Take a look at the most commonly hunted migratory birds in Nebraska using data from Fish & Wildlife Service.
Check out a list of the most common birds seen in Nebraska from Project FeederWatch.
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See photos of Nebraska hunters finding success in the field. Upload your photo or email it to yourpics@journalstar.com.
See a list of fishing records in Nebraska from Land Big Fish.
Amie Just describes her experience running the half-marathon Sunday in Lincoln, where heat and wind changed her goal to simply crossing the finish line.
From one point along the path, guests will see more than 1,000 jack-o-lanterns at once.
Over the past decade, Nebraska has made slow but steady progress in lowering rates of childhood obesity, but experts worry progress could be hindered by the aftermath of the pandemic.
Check out the gorgeous autumn color we can look forward to across the state as nature puts on its most glorious show. Are you happy for cooler temps?
Check out the gorgeous autumn color we can look forward to across the state as nature puts on its most glorious show. Are you happy for cooler temps?
The Guardians of Freedom airshow is scheduled to return to Lincoln Aug. 26-27 of 2023. See photos of past air shows.
The Goldenride, a two-day bike ride from Lincoln to Beatrice and back, is planned for Sept. 24 and Sept. 25.
A Georgia man was sentenced in federal court to probation for violating the Lacey Act, which makes it illegal to transport illegally obtained wildlife, during a mule deer hunt in Nebraska.
If the 50K run or 150-mile bike ride wasn't enough for you, participants could sign up to compete in the Gravel Worlds Long Voyage, a 300-mile overnight cycling adventure.