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It might have been the Saltdogs’ “Christmas in July” promotion on Sunday night, but the team couldn’t give their fans the present of a victory over the Wichita Wingnuts. A win would have guaranteed Lincoln at least a share of second place in the American Association North, and a sweep over the best team in the league.

With just one game left in the American Association’s first half, Lincoln is clearly looking ahead to compete for the North Division second half title. They sit a full nine games back of the league’s best team, the Wichita Wingnuts.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- With summer just starting and temperatures already hitting 100 degrees, cattle producers need to take steps to ward off heat stress in their herds, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef specialist said.

Family fun, music and laughter were all sounds in downtown Lincoln, Thursday, as part of Music and Mozzarella at the Lincoln Children's Museum.

A Texas woman has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for robbing a Lincoln credit union last year.

By NATE JENKINS Associated Press Writer LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska has been wrongfully denying Medicaid coverage to hundreds of low-income residents whom state officials argued did not work enough to comply with a welfare-to-work program, a judge has ruled.

LINCOLN, Neb. - The mother of Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has pleaded not guilty in a Nebraska court to a felony drug charge.

Most of us know someone who's been affected by cancer. That's why the June E. Nylen Center encourages people to take part in their "Race for Hope." More>> Associated Press - July 1, 2009 2:25 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb.

LINCOLN, Neb. a ' After years of hand-wringing, officials in Kansas and Nebraska who expected a referee's decision on their dispute over the Republican River on Tuesday were left with even more time to ponder the outcome of their water fight.

A Lincoln Public Schools bus driver is in custody. Police say David Kraegel molested a special needs student he was taking home.

Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler said the City is ready to welcome visitors from throughout the region coming to town for the long Independence Day weekend which includes: The City's free Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park Friday, July 3 featuring Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Larry the Cable Guy's comedy show at Memorial Stadium Saturday, July 4; and ...

"Show exactly where that's hurting..." Bobby Davis listened to the nurse practitioner, then described his symptoms that have left him in pain for days.

You could easily walk past Charles Starkweather's grave if you didn't know where to look.

More than 25 participants took to Lincoln's streets to protest election results in Iran and to encourage Iranians to fight for their rights.

Associated Press - June 26, 2009 6:24 AM ET LINCOLN, Neb. - Representatives from Nebraska and Iowa are visiting Japan and South Korea this week to promote the corn-fed beef that's produced in the region.

His signature photo- a nearly foot-high pompadour, cigarette dangling out of his mouth - almost looks like a cover shot of James Dean, or, in modern times, Leonardo DiCaprio.

A pastor who has been charged with sexually abusing four women in Council Bluffs had previously been accused of misconduct at two churches in Lincoln, Neb., and had been fired by the Lincoln school district.

Move over New York, Lincoln is the world's theatre capital this week. More than 2,000 high school students and delegates from across the world flock to Lincoln once a year for the International Thespian Festival.

Communities struggling with the economy have a chance to discuss problems during a series of Town Hall meetings.

A rally for Iranian democracy is planned for 8:30 Monday morning at 14th and R streets.