Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power

Lindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage

July 12, 2026Updated: July 12, 2026

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI

Gage County Museum debuts Bitting family exhibit

Gage County Museum debuts Bitting family exhibit

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds ruling in favor of Pinpoint broadband project

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds ruling in favor of Pinpoint broadband project

US-136 and Locust Road to close, for intersection work

US-136 and Locust Road to close, for intersection work

Jefferson County sets out to prove why “There’s No Place Like” the annual summer fair

Guided by a decidedly Wizard of Oz theme, the 153rd Jefferson County Fair runs through Sunday.

State

Downtown Sounds

4 hrs 11 mins ago

Couple makes it their mission to help trafficked children

22 hrs 24 mins ago

Families flock to Wayne for the 46th annual Wayne Chicken Show

23 hrs 32 mins ago

It’s time to declare your financial independence

July 11th 2026, 10:35 PM UTC

Multi-agency effort leads to arrest after Omaha pursuit

July 11th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Firefighters make progress on nearly 30-acre fire near Crawford

July 11th 2026, 4:18 PM UTC

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

July 9th 2026, 6:54 PM UTC

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

July 8th 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

July 2nd 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

July 2nd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

July 1st 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

June 30th 2026, 11:03 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC