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Photos: Election Night in Nebraska • Nov. 3, 2026, 8:30 PM ET (Lincoln Journal Star)

Lincoln man accused of enrolling people in college, collecting their financial aid • Oct. 30, 2026, 2:30 AM ET (Omaha World-Herald)

Galpha General Construction Expands Exterior Services, Now Serving 30 Nebraska Communities From Lincoln • Oct. 22, 2026, 11:53 AM ET (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

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