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Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

  • Jared Barton

City councilmember, coach, singer and Santa — After more than 50 years in Columbus, Ron Schilling is still finding ways to stay involved and make a difference.

Today in Columbus History

Today in Columbus History

    Read about the happenings in Columbus from 1946.

    Lexi Rodriguez visits Lakeview for SheSports

    Lexi Rodriguez visits Lakeview for SheSports

    • Jared Barton

    Husker volleyball alumna and LOVB libero Lexi Rodriguez visited Lakeview High School on March 22 to talk and get pictures with young girls as a spokesperson for SheSports.

    Here's where to find Easter egg hunts in and near Columbus

    Here's where to find Easter egg hunts in and near Columbus

    • Tammy Greunke

    It's the season for Easter egg hunts. Get the details for when and where to go.

    Today in Columbus History

    Today in Columbus History

      Read about the happenings in Columbus from 1946.

      Budget bill still stalled; lawmaker warns debate headed toward 'mutual destruction'

      Budget bill still stalled; lawmaker warns debate headed toward 'mutual destruction'

      • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

      Nebraska lawmakers remain deadlocked on the state budget after failing again to end debate, with school choice scholarship funding at the center of the dispute.

      Man pleads guilty to killing stepfather at Columbus Walmart

      Man pleads guilty to killing stepfather at Columbus Walmart

      • LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star

      A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for shooting and kill his stepfather at a Walmart in Columbus on Tuesday.

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      A love letter to Lincoln: Cashier's mural watches over Open Harvest where he works

      He scans groceries by day — and now his art greets customers on the wall. Meet the Lincoln artist behind Open Harvest’s new mural.

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      Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

      Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

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      Prep glance: Highlights from Thursday's high school sports action

      Check out the highlights from Thursday's high school sports action.

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      The Lincoln Police Department said a missing 11-year-old girl was located safely Friday.

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      'Professional academic athlete': Lincoln teacher surprised with Scottish Rite award, $10K check

      Alicia Davis was shocked to hear her name announced during a ceremony Friday for the Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award, with a $10,000 check waiting for her.

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      2 more teens face charges in January Havelock shooting

      Two more teenagers are facing felony charges for their alleged involvement in a shooting in Havelock in January that injured two teens.

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      Lincoln man charged after allegedly selling meth to informant

      A 40-year-old Lincoln man was charged after allegedly selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant working with police in Lincoln. A search then turned up more than five pounds of methamphetamine.

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      Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

      Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

      • Jared Barton

      City councilmember, coach, singer and Santa — After more than 50 years in Columbus, Ron Schilling is still finding ways to stay involved and make a difference.

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      No. 9 Nebraska softball still rolling, beats No. 7 UCLA with Camenzind's blast

      No. 9 Nebraska softball still rolling, beats No. 7 UCLA with Camenzind's blast

      Hannah Camenzind's two-run homer lifted Nebraska past UCLA 4-1, snapping the Bruins’ 22-game winning streak and extending the Huskers’ to 14.

      Photos: Nebraska hosts UCLA for softball

      Photos: Nebraska hosts UCLA for softball

      See photos as Nebraska hosts UCLA for softball on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Haymarket Park in Lincoln. 

      Photos: Huskers host the Hoosiers for weekend baseball series

      Photos: Huskers host the Hoosiers for weekend baseball series

      See photos as Nebraska hosts Indiana for baseball on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Haymarket Park in Lincoln. 

      Pride, frustration, reflection swirl for Nebraska basketball as season ends

      Pride, frustration, reflection swirl for Nebraska basketball as season ends

      Pride, frustration, reflection swirled for Nebraska basketball as a dream season ended with a loss to rival Iowa. 

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      Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

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