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Beatrice city councilman on bike in Lincoln hit by car

LINCOLN, Neb. - A Beatrice city councilman is recovering after being mowed down in Lincoln by a hit-and-run driver while he was biking. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Joe Billesbach was riding his bike Thursday night with a group of cyclists in Lincoln. Witnesses say Billesbach and the oth...

Iowa, Nebraska officials partner to fight sex trafficking

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Iowa officials have announced plans to combat sex trafficking at the state's hotels, with the help of Nebraska officials. The program will provide training at regional sites for people ranging from housekeepers and desk clerks to managers at hotel businesses. But organizer...

Huskers Run Past Rutgers

Lincoln - Nebraska's defense produced another strong effort, while the offense used a powerful ground game fueled by Devine Ozigbo and Mikale Wilbon to claim a 27-17 win over Rutgers in its Big Ten opener at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Playing in front of the 357th consecutive sellout...

D flattens No. 7 Doane on victorious homecoming

SEWARD, Neb. – A first quarter to forget turned into a homecoming to remember. Despite a flood of first quarter turnovers, the Concordia University football team finally figured out how to beat Doane. The return of senior Jared Garcia aided the Bulldogs in a come-from-behind 29-18 upset of the se...