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The 3-year-old Rat Terrier doubles as a work dog and family pet for K9 Bed Bug Detection.

Griselda Cortez aspires to be accepted in the English community but struggles with the difficult task of learning a new language.

On Dec. 17, the Center for People in Need will start a three day gift giveaway for low-income parents to give to their children for Christmas.

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The Captain’s Chair has been a Lincoln fixture since 1953.

Teresa Scanlan reflects on how she’s changed and what her future holds.

UNL students find challenges and joys in matrimony.

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He’s one of many athletes who help in community.

Jake Bogus quickly ascended to program director at 93.7 The Ticket.

Early prep work leads to smooth game days for fans.

Abbott Sports Complex expects eventually to draw regional and national races.

Nebraska quickly silenced Iowa jumping out to a 20-0 lead before winning 20-7.
Nebraska-Iowa rivalry more positive than negative

Bo Pelini talked about Friday’s game with Iowa.

$18.7 million Husker basketball training complex opened in October.

Lincoln club attracts players from southern Asia.

Luke Johnson, 17, juggles hockey and high school.
Thoughts, sights and sounds of two College of Journalism and Mass Communications reporters from Happy Valley.
The rifle team is turning its chemistry into success.

Lincoln fencing school gives curious onlookers a chance to try their hand at the growing sport.

New and veteran referees require patient players on and off the field.

Women’s basketball opens season Saturday.

Momentum shifts in Lincoln

Husker fall to Northwestern at home
Dominant defense keys Husker win over Michigan State.
UNL running back has huge day in defeat of Michigan State.

Non-scholarship players help Husker football thrive.

The Nebraska soccer team beat Iowa 1-0.

Crazy nicknames are part of the team’s bonds.

Fans ride an emotional roller-coaster for Nebraska’s greatest comeback in school football history.

Lavonte David’s forced fumble fuels Nebraska comeback.
An up-and-coming college bronc rider is mentored by a retired pro.

The Husker Tailgating experience is unlike any other.

Pelini, Huskers not scared of No. 7 Badgers

Volleyball team comes up with big win over rival.

Representatives from Capital Bowl get feel of Nebraska football and fans.

Nebraska fan misses football game from general seating section, hopes for better view in stadium addition.

Nebraska beats Washington to go 3-0 to the delight of most fans.

Unranked Fresno State puts up fight at Memorial Stadium.

Huskers overcome struggles on both sides of the ball.
Martinez scores three touchdowns, Burkhead two
Mom, also wife of the former coach, enjoys game despite loss

A local non-profit business allows skateboarders from all walks of life a chance to ride.

Check out a full social media recap of the morning’s Big Ten celebration.

Derby girls work hard to better their playing and compete alongside other strong women.

Harder, easier, the same. NewsNetNebraska’s Mariah Hutchinson takes a look at UNL’s switch to the Big Ten Conference.

The Nebraska softball team is off to its best start in its 35 year history. Stellar pitching and batting are two of the keys to the team’s success.

Athletes at the University of Nebraska are forced to balance both academics and athletics. The university offers many services to help with this balancing act.

The Husker baseball and softball teams will be moving in to a new practice facility starting in August 2011.

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The Husker women’s gymnastics team is preparing for the NCAA championships. NewsNetNebraska’s Mariah Hutchinson reports.

Coach McDermott is the winningest coach in Nebraska tennis history.

Jasmine Laugerman speaks to NNN about life as a Husker bowler.

David Graham’s invention, the Hockey Stick Putter, is a hit with golf and hockey fans.

The Nebraska baseball team has started their 2011 season and looks to finish strong. NewsNetNebraska’s Derek Brandt has the story.

The student section has become the driving force behind the crowd at Husker basketball games.
Helps them figure out what to do off the field

UNL women’s basketball player Layne Reeves is injured this season, but she’s not out. NewsNetNebraska’s Mariah Hutchinson reports on Reeves new role for her team.

An interview with Matt Karn, a walk-on for the Nebraska men’s basketball team.

The Nebraska Flag Football League gives local athletes of varying skill levels a place to play organized football.

Players get the opportunity to keep playing, make their way back to the NFL.
The Huskers lose last Big 12 game to Oklahoma in the championship.

Intramurals have become a big thing at UNL. They even have national tournaments for flag football and that has become a big deal for those involved. Also, interviews with this past years athletes of the year.
The Huskers win the Big 12 North, earn spot in the Big 12 Championship.
In recognition of Veteran’s Day, images of courage and patriotism filled the stadium during the Huskers’ 20-3 win.
Nebraska beat Kansas on Saturday making them 9-1 on the season. The best start for the Huskers since 2001.
Photos from the Huskers’ victory over the Kansas Jayhawks.

A look at sporting events on campus and around Lincoln.

Husker basketball programs are working on big building plans.
The Huskers beat the Cyclones in an overtime thriller in the team’s final meeting as Big 12 members.
Bay 198 skate park provides a place for skaters to grow and develop.

Photo slide show on Bay 198′s unofficial grand opening.
Helu racks up single-game record 307 rushing yards as the Huskers roll past Missouri.

Only the game itself is bigger than this Nebraska tradition. A look at Husker tailgaters by NewsNetNebraska’s Caleb Dohmen.

A look at sporting events on campus and around Lincoln.

Jerry Webber has been taking care of Husker athletes for over 30 years.

UNL students practice “poor man’s hockey” weekly.

Bay 198 is a group that is putting a skatepark in the basement of Gateway Mall, in Lincoln, Neb. Here’s an interview with the skatepark’s founder.

Retired Pakistan pilot enjoys his work.

A look at upcoming sporting events on campus and around Lincoln.

$2.6 million. Yes, Ndamukong Suh’s donation to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is unprecedented.

Nebraska is known for many things; The Nebraska Cornhuskers, corn and beef. Increasingly, Nebraska is associated with some of the world’s best golf.

A 2010 summer UNL graduate has become UNL’s latest gymnastics assistant coach. He’s one of the youngest assistant coaches in the sport.

The Cornhusker football team stretched its record to 4-0 after winning an unexpected dogfight with FCS opponent South Dakota State 17-3.

A crossing route rarely leads to glory, but one slant route across the middle allowed Brandon Hubert to live his childhood dream.
Mary Ellen Manning, a fifth-year senior cheerleader, said the only reason she came back for one more year at South Dakota State was because of this game.
The Huskers moved to 4-0 and their best start since 2005 as they beat SDSU on Saturday.

A behind-the-scenes look at fall sports practices across Lincoln.

Check out some pictures as the Nebraska Cornhuskers improve to 2-0 after beating the Idaho Vandals in Lincoln.

While the Lincoln Haymarket Arena dominates the talk of the town, a smaller project has already been approved by county officials that could draw thousands of visitors to the area: a motocross track.

Something has to fill a cornhusk-sized hole in Nebraska sports fans’ lives when the Husker Football team is not in-season. No, it’s not World Cup soccer, and it certainly isn’t an NBA or NHL playoff series. It’s baseball.

In most countries around the world soccer is referred to as the beautiful game. For many students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it’s an unknown beauty. But that doesn’t keep them from trying their hand – or foot.