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Exactly what a new jail will entail — its capacity, location, cost and funding — is up in the air. But the time frame is not. The project's wheels are already turning. A new facility could be up and running…

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The Vikings have left the building, and they’re thinking about leaving town.

The University of Nebraska system has started two national searches, one for a chief financial officer, the other for general counsel.

The Douglas County Corrections Department, faced with a crowded and chronically understaffed jail, is leading the effort.

She was in the water for nearly 14 hours, for what is officially a 21.2-mile swim from shore-to-shore.

The Piedmont Park Pollinator Garden volunteer event scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather.

“American Pickers,” the History channel series that delves into the world of antique-picking, is coming to Nebraska.

Lincoln families are invited to celebrate national "Kids to Parks Day" at the Party on the Plaza from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Union Plaza, 21st and P streets.

North 180th Street is restricted to one lane northbound at Burke Street for two days for fiber-optic installation by TJ Cable.