Lincoln High School student Alexianna Lathan, 14, walks home from school on Monday. wearing a dinosaur onesie. “It’s pajama day,” she said, part of Lincoln High's homecoming week that culminates Friday with the Links' football game against Lincoln East at 4:30 p.m. at Seacrest Field, followed by the homecoming dance that night.
Alex Lee, 9, holds a sign on the steps of the state Capitol on Sunday during a trans-rights rally. Beside him sits his brother, 4, whose parents requested not be named. “For the past few years, we’ve been advocating for trans kids’ rights,” said Alex’s mother, Jennifer Lee. “Alex wanted to share his story because a lot of kids don’t have both of their parents supporting them,” Jennifer said. “Most people assume it’s ‘woke’ moms with green hair making their kids be trans, and that’s not what’s going on. You can either support your trans kid or you can bury them,” she said.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Abby Steffen (center) and Gina Gage (right) laugh as they stand together under a red and white tarp over the student fan section before the match against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
Michigan's Kalel Mullings carries the ball against Nebraska in the fourth quarter, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule wipes his head as he watches the action against Michigan.
Nebraska's Marcus Washington fends off Michigan's Josh Wallace as he returns the ball in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (right) walks off the field following the Huskers loss to Michigan at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Huskers lost to Michigan, 45-7.
Nebraska's Billy Kemp (1) is brought down by Michigan's Josaiah Stewart (5) during the game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
Michigan's Roman Wilson (left) scores a touchdown by pinning the ball on Nebraska's Isaac Gifford's helmet in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
York native Hunter Hadenfeldt, 11, plays games on a phone in the back of a car at a tailgate lot underneath the Highway 34 bridge outside of Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Auburn’s Nixon Ligouri (8) scores a touchdown against Lincoln Christian on Friday at Lincoln Christian.
Lincoln Southeast's Kadin Logan is brought down on a run by Lincoln Southwest's Landon McDaniel in the second quarter Friday at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Southwest parent Tiffany Kafka (right) helps the runners cool down, including her daughter Mya Kafka (266) and teammate Silvy Munn during Lincoln Public Schools Championship, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Pioneers Park.
Vincent “Big Red” Foster hoists the hand of his new bride, Teresa Taylor, on Friday during their wedding at SPORTS FANtastic on Havelock Avenue.
A pass intended for Lincoln East's Noah Burhoop is broken up by Millard South's Javonte Walker in the third quarter at Seacrest Field, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Lincoln.
The stands that rise above Seacrest field are reflected in the helmet visor of Lincoln East's Luke Lindquist, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Lincoln.
(from left) Aksel Bartles, 5, his sister Rexa, 2, and mother Missy trick or treat during the Boo at the Zoo at the Lincoln Children's Zoo, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
Lincoln Pius X players react after Keeleigh Knobbe (7) scores match point of the A-7 district championship against Papillion-La Vista on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Pius X High School.
Sara Madsen and her husband, Brady Clark, shoot pool at Madsen's Bowling & Billiards on Wednesday. Sara Madsen has taken over management Madsen's Bowling & Billiards from her cousin Benjamin Madsen.
Nebraska players celebrate the victory against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. Laney Choboy (right) went to the ground and slapped the floor.
Northwestern's Garnett Hollis, Jr. successfully defends a throw intended for Nebraska's Jaidyn Doss in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Halyna Chekushkina (from Ukraine) serves traditional Ukrainian food to guests during an appreciation dinner on Friday hosted by House of Prayer in Lincoln. Chekushkina, a member at House of Prayer, immigrated to Lincoln from Ukraine three years ago.
Lincoln East players stand for the pledge of allegiance before taking on Gretna at Seacrest Field, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Lincoln.
Jaye-Lynne Meyer of Plattsmouth browses a selection of native plants on Friday during a plant sale at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) Greenhouse on the UNL East Campus. All proceeds from sales go toward funding statewide arboretum programs.
Lincoln East's Mallorie Meyer (right) celebrates after a kill by her teammates in the second set during the HAC tournament championship match at Lincoln Southeast High School, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
Traffic flows steadily east along K street as the sun sets behind the Nebraska State Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Lincoln.
Norris' Alivia Hausmann reaches out as she attempts to save the ball in the third set at Lincoln Lutheran High School, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.
Hastings' Moritz Kaufmann falls to his knees as he celebrates winning the Class B No. 2 singles title Tuesday at Woods Tennis Center.
Lincoln Christian's Andrew Penrod celebrates after he and partner Benjamin Mooss won the Class B No. 2 doubles state title Tuesday at Woods Tennis Center.
Nebraska players stand ready as the starting lineup is announced before taking on Penn State at the Devaney Sports Center, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
Nebraska's Laney Choboy celebrates after a point in the second set at the Devaney Sports Center, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
Lincoln East's Hunter Nelson returns the ball in the No. 1 singles championship match at the Class A state tennis tournament, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at the Woods Tennis Center.
Nebraska's Bekka Allick hits the ball as Michigan State's Julia Bishop attempts to block it during a match in October at the Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez dives for the ball against Michigan State in the first set on Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ashland-Greenwood’s senior centerfielder Bree Schefdore (11, center) and junior second-base Joslyn Sargent (9) wait out a tornado warning with several other teams in a warehouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 during the state softball championships at Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings.
Kearney's Maddox Miller (10) runs the ball while pursued by Lincoln Northeast's Trystin Mahoney (16) Devin Fenster (84) and Jacian Brown during the first quarter at Seacrest Field, on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Lincoln.
Beatrice's Delanie Roeder attempts to make a diving catch at the center field fence during the sixth inning at Bill Smith Softball Complex, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Hastings.
Waverly's Olivia Grube celebrates after scoring in the first inning at Bill Smith Softball Complex, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Hastings.
Pius X's Abbigail Just (first left) looks back teammate Tatum Heimes as she and her teammates interlock pinky fingers during the national anthem at at Bill Smith Softball Complex, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Hastings.
Waverly's Hallie Lauenstein lays out to save the ball from hitting the ground against Omaha Duchesne on Tuesday in Waverly.
Lincoln East golfers celebrate after winning their first-ever Class A girls golf team title on Tuesday at Riverside Golf Club in Grand Island.
Lincoln activist Renee Sans Souci (from left), Steve Laravie Jr., executive director of the Indian Center, Kylesse Walker of Omaha and University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Sophie James and Anastasia Pitts hold hands and dance as they gather in front of the Nebraska state Capitol to honor Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday.
Nebraska’s Reese Borer (8, left) celebrates her goal against Iowa with teammate Abbey Schwarz on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Hibner Stadium. Nebraska won the match 4-2.
Illinois' Nicario Harper (0) brings down Nebraska's Anthony Grant (23) with in the third quarter on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
Nebraska fans celebrate with Ethan Nation (28) after the game against Illinois on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
Nebraska players walk out of the visitors' tunnel before taking on Illinois on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
Lincoln Southwest softball players celebrate after winning the A-5 district championship against Lincoln North Star on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Doris Bair Complex.
Lincoln Pius X's Kami Wemhoff is late for the dig against Fremont in the first set, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Lincoln.
Jose Cabrera-Lomeli was sentenced to serve at least 160 years in prison. Ademir Estrada-Pena was sentenced to serve between 40 to 60 years in prison.
A 19-year-old woman was killed in a shooting Wednesday night in North Omaha.
The former director of a Sarpy County nonprofit dedicated to helping kids and families in the juvenile justice system was sentenced to six months in federal prison after she admitted to defrauding the organization over a period of three years.
A Douglas County judge ruled on Tuesday that probable cause exists to believe two Bennington men committed a hate crime during an alleged assault last month, clearing the path for the case to go to trial.
A Lincoln man accused of stealing an ambulance and leading police on a two-hour chase across Douglas County appeared in court for the first time Tuesday.
An 18-year-old Fremont man who allegedly fled from the scene of a fatal crash will stand trial for motor vehicle homicide while driving under the influence of alcohol.
An Omaha woman accused of killing two men and injuring a third in a series of shootings since March 2022 has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
A man who was shot multiple times by Omaha Police Department officers earlier this month after allegedly pointing a gun at them appeared in court for the first time Tuesday after he was charged with possessing a firearm as a felon.
An Omaha woman accused of shooting and killing two men after luring them to her home appeared in court Tuesday and was ordered to be held in custody without bail.
He was arrested Tuesday afternoon for alleged fraudulent insurance acts, the state patrol said.
An Omaha surgeon appeared in court for the first time after spending more than a month in the hospital. He faces one count of manslaughter and is accused of causing a fatal crash while speeding on Dodge Street at more than 100 mph.
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced a settlement this week with a payment processing company over erroneous withdrawals made two years ago from customers of a mortgage services company.
Lara-Diaz was sentenced to three years in jail, the statutory maximum, by Douglas County District Court Judge Peter Bataillon. Though the family was glad she received the maximum sentence, they still don't feel that justice was served.
In a ruling issued Wednesday, Judge Joseph Bataillon dismissed Tammi Larsen’s lawsuit without prejudice, meaning Larsen could bring another case related to her son Ryan's disappearance at some point.
An Omaha woman who was out on bail after she was charged with accessory to murder in a fatal July shooting was taken back into custody Wednesday and now faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the case, police said.
