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• Sports Feature: 1. Omaha World-Herald, Dirk Chatelain, "An unforgettable character' Jake Young's... hard-wired Texan." 2. Lincoln Journal Star, Brian Christopherson, "A pitcher's journey: From Wymore to The Show." 3. Lincoln Journal Star, Ken Hambleton, "Baseball history comes alive in Farwell."
• Sports Column: Omaha World-Herald, Dirk Chatelain, Micah's chapter is worth reading." 2. Omaha World-Herald, Dirk Chatelain, "In my opinion: A hungry 15th seed gives... madness." 3. Lincoln Journal Star, Steven Sipple, "Inspired by Osborne, ex-Husker Simmons back on track."
• Personal Column: 1. Lincoln Journal Star, Cindy Lange-Kubick, "Assault by sandwich, funny or not?" 2. Lincoln Journal Star, Cindy Lange-Kubick, "The short, busy life of Addison Hestermann." 3. The Argus Leader, Patrick Lalley, "Rain brings optimism."
• General News: 1. The Argus Leader, Steve Young, "Life of a child killer." 2. The Argus Leader, Jonathan Ellis, "Hospital helicopters: Worth the cost?" 3. Omaha World-Herald, Robynn Tysver,"Fischer's late surge swamps GOP rivals."
• Editorial: 1. Lincoln Journal Star, Gordon Winters, "First, stop the waste." 2. Omaha World-Herald, Mike Holmes, "OPS board, public deserved to know no place for secrets." 3. The Argus Leader, Cory Myers, "Show us why ed plan is needed."
• Headlines: 1. Omaha World-Herald, Rich Mills. 2. Omaha World-Herald, Tim Sacco. 3. Lincoln Journal Star, George Wright.
• Spot News Photo: 1. The Argus Leader, Jay Pickthorn, "How much love is inside this fence." 2. The Argus Leader, Jay Pickthorn, "Father, daughter hurt in house explosion." 3. Omaha World-Herald, Jeff Beiermann, "Firefighters may be gaining upper hand."
• Feature Photo: 1. Lincoln Journal Star, Robert Becker, "Checkin' Out the View." 2. Omaha World-Herald, Matt Miller, "Power outages growing in wake of storm." 3. World-Herald, Alyssa Schukar, "Bison sold after wildfire, drought destroy Niobrara pasture."
• Sports Action Photo: 1. Lincoln Journal Star, Francis Gardler, "That's a Mouthful." 2. Lincoln Journal Star, Ted Kirk, "Safe, Safe and Safe." 3. The Argus Leader, Melissa Sue Gerrits, "Class A: Sturgis, Huron could shake up deep class."
• General News Photo: 1. Lincoln Journal Star, Adam Wolff Brandt, "Tearful Vigil." 2. The Argus Leader, Elisha Page, "New panel boosts joint archive plans." 3. Omaha World-Herald, Alyssa Schukar, "Bighorns bound for Nebraska."
• Website: 1. Omaha World-Herald. 2. Omaha World-Herald, "2012 Election Guide." 3. Lincoln Journal Star, Darnell Dickson, Matt Schubert, Clark Grell, HuskerExtra.com.

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