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Chris Dunker

Chris Dunker

Higher Education & State Government Reporter at Lincoln Journal Star

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  • Higher Education
  • Politics

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Longtime Husker team doctor remembered as 'excellent, compassionate' servant

Dr. Pat Clare, a former Husker athlete who would go on to be team surgeon for 41 years, died Sept. 30 at the age 84.
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Regents approve alcohol sales at Nebraska football, volleyball games

On a 7-1 vote, NU regents approved allowing the sale of alcohol at all athletic events, replacing a previous policy that required venues to be approved individually.
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Judge allows lawsuit against Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana to pr...

Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong rejected Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana's motion to dismiss the lawsuit from former state Sen. John Kuehn until more evidence is heard.
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Lincoln Police respond to shooting outside convenience stores near ...

Lincoln Police responded to a report of a shooting near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus late Saturday night.
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Nebraska the only Big Ten school that doesn't sell beer at football...

When it comes to the sale of beer, wine and spirits at Big Ten football stadiums, a familiar refrain rings true: There is no place like Nebraska.
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After 40 years of waiting, Union Adventist University celebrating w...

On Sunday, Union Adventist will celebrate the grand opening of the Reiner Wellness Center, a $16 million facility with a competition gymnasium, indoor track, turf field and larger weight room.
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Nebraska online sports betting measure out of committee; floor deba...

Instead of requiring the Legislature to legalize online sports betting, a proposed constitutional amendment (LR13CA) that advanced Monday would allow lawmakers to do so if voters approve the measure.
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Uber Eats, DoorDash organize opposition to tax being considered by ...

DoorDash and Uber Eats urged businesses and customers to oppose a proposed tax on online deliveries being considered during a special session of the Nebraska Legislature.
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NU, city of Lincoln will partner on streetscape improvements near n...

The NU Board of Regents approved an agreement with the City of Lincoln to create an “enhanced pedestrian promenade” near the corner of 10th and Q streets.
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Fischer secures $16M more for ag research center at Nebraska Innova...

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Amid labor shortages, more Nebraska firms offering to put future em...

A growing number of young Nebraskans have secured high-paying jobs long before they earn a college degree as businesses across the state seek to fill in-demand positions with high-skilled workers.
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More than 9K Nebraskans could see student loan debt canceled - Linc...

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Nebraska vote totals may signal some discontent with Trump - Lincol...

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UNL's Rural Drug Addiction Research Center gets 5-year grant - Linc...

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Lincoln reacts to tornadoes that swept Lancaster County - Lincoln J...

This video captures a severe tornado in Lancaster County. The footage includes the tornado itself, as well as the resulting damage. The storm was part of a tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service, which indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and golf ball size hail. The storm moved north at 50 mph, causing significant damage to structures and trees in its path. The video was taken from the 1440 Carlos Dr.
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Former Nebraska coach denies sexual relationship with player - Linc...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel hop on to discuss the leadup to the Nebraska football spring game and take a look at the latest recruits NU has landed. The guys open by talking about how the transfer portal has kept the “dog days of spring camp” very interesting but why many Huskers are most likely going to stick around for a while through this cycle. Next, the three break down the recent Class of 2025 recruits and what they bring to the tabl…
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Nebraska governor open to winner-take-all special session - Lincoln...

Hundreds rally for Nebraska to be a winner-take-all electoral state in Omaha on Tuesday.
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Tax form change forces Nebraska child care workers to pay back more...

Watch St. Louis Post-Dispatch photographer David Carson capture the moon completely covering the sun as seen from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Video by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
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Advocates say funding loss will lead to more problems for Nebraskan...

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Nebraska Legislature outlaws special fees for review of records aft...

Priority candidate named; Dannen tapped as AD; Halloran under investigation
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Nebraska's developmental disability caregivers underfunded - Lincol...

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