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‘World’s largest’ time capsule opened in Nebraska 50 years later

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8 months ago

July 5, 2025

‘World’s largest’ time capsule opened in Nebraska 50 years later

SEWARD, Neb. — Treasures from 1975, sealed inside what the World Record Academy once called the “world’s largest time capsule,” went on display Friday, drawing hundreds from across the country to catch a glimpse of relics from the past.

Thousands of letters, pet rocks, artwork, a groovy teal suit and even a yellow Chevy Vega had been preserved inside the capsule — a portal to another era — for half a century.

“This is the culmination of 50 years of planning on the part of my father,” Trish Davisson Fisher said.

“My father, Harold Davisson, wanted to wait for his grandchildren to remember life in 1975. He was a big proponent of life. He did everything big,” she told NBC News.

Back then, sealing the items was a logistical feat. Fisher said her father created a ventilation system in an attempt to keep moisture out.

In 1983, after learning they had lost the world record from the World Record Academy, the family added a pyramid atop the capsule to recapture the title.

“There were packages from, I’m going to say, 3,000 people, letters and packages, letters to themselves, letters to the grandchildren, letters to their heirs,” Davisson said.

But inside, some items fared better than others.

“A lot of the other packages that were wrapped in plastic have come out very, very well, but we have a layer of mold-type items on the outside of all the paper and cardboard. But again, I would say about 80% of the people are going to be able to get their items back, and 20% are going to be disappointed,” Davisson said.

Stephanie Fisher, who is not related to Trish, traveled from Colorado with her parents to retrieve their artifact, a cassette tape that contains voice messages from members of her family.

“My parents didn’t think that they would be here 50 years later to retrieve it with us. So it’s pretty special to know that their voices [are] in there that I haven’t heard in a long time,” Fisher said, filled with emotion.

Chris Galen made the journey from Virginia.

“I made a mental note that in 50 years if I was still alive — because I’d be in my 60s then — I would want to come back here and be part of the opening,” he told NBC News.

Despite the thousands of letters that need to be sorted, Galen was able to find one from his mother.

“I hope you had a good education, a happy and successful life, rich in many ways,” he read from the letter.

“I’m hoping as she’s looking down on us from somewhere that I can report back to her that a lot of the things she wanted for me and for my brother came true,” Galen said.

Clark Kolterman, who was there in 1975, put his wedding invitation in the capsule.

“I can’t believe they found it,” he said, surrounded by his children.

“I have to thank Mr. Davisson for his insight. And you know, his idea wasn’t perfect, but it worked, and as a result it’s been very successful,” Kolternman said.

Trish said she believes her father would be very proud of Friday’s celebration and that she’s learned a lot in the 50 years since the capsule was sealed.

“Life is too short. You’re going to hit an age where you want more time and you know you don’t have it,” she said.

She said she plans on creating a permanent display for the capsule to help future generations remember the year 1975.

Galen said the message goes deeper than artifacts.

“It’s not about what’s inside of it. It’s about what’s inside of us and who we were back in ’75, and who we are today,” he said.

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Nebraska basketball vs. Penn State live updates, stats and highlights

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6 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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Nebraska basketball vs. Penn State live updates, stats and highlights

The Nebraska men’s basketball team (22-4, 11-4) returns home to host the Penn State Nittany Lions (11-16, 2-14) on Saturday afternoon. The Huskers are ranked No. 9 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Nebraska’s offense is averaging 78.3 points per game while shooting .469 from the field and .356 from the 3-point line. The Husker defense surrenders an average of 65.6 points per game.

Penn State is on a two-game losing streak, falling to Oregon and Rutgers. But in 2026, the Nittany Lions are 2-12. The team averages 75.3 points per game and allows 79.2. Penn State leads the all-time series with Nebraska, 15-13.

Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Penn State basketball game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:

What channel is Nebraska-Penn State basketball on today?

TV Channel: BTN

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Nebraska-Penn State basketball will be carried nationally on BTN. Dave Revsine and Shon Morris will call the game courtside at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Nebraska-Penn State basketball time today

Date: Saturday, Feb. 21
Start time: 1 p.m. CT

The Nebraska-Penn State basketball game starts at 1 p.m. CT from Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Nebraska Lottery results: See winning numbers for Mega Millions, Pick 3 on Feb. 20, 2026

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19 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on Feb. 20.

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

15-40-48-58-63, Mega Ball: 02

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

8-8-6

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

07-10-16-22-23

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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

Red Balls: 05-07, White Balls: 05-19

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

10-24-30-36-42, Lucky Ball: 11

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Winning MyDay numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

Month: 08, Day: 18, Year: 67

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When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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Thursday, February 19th Snowfall Reports

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1 day ago

February 20, 2026

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Thursday, February 19th Snowfall Reports

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Heavy snow fell across portions of the Nebraska through the day on Thursday. Below is a complete list of all snowfall reports we received into the 10/11 Severe Weather Center as of 10:30 AM Friday morning.

County	Location	Mag.
Douglas	4 SE Bennington	10.3
Lancaster	4 S Lincoln	9.0
Douglas	4 SE Bennington	8.9
Douglas	1 NNW Boys Town	8.5
Douglas	3 WNW Ralston	8.5
Douglas	Omaha (NWS)	8.3
Douglas	3 NNW Boys Town	8.3
Douglas	4 SE Omaha	8.0
Douglas	2 NNW Millard	8.0
Lancaster	1 ENE Lincoln	8.0
Saunders	1 S Wahoo	8.0
Dodge	1 SE Fremont	7.0
Dodge	2 NW Fremont	7.0
Douglas	4 N Gretna	7.0
Valley	North Loup	7.0
Lancaster	4 ESE Lincoln	7.0
Lancaster	10/11 Studios	7.0
Douglas	2 N Omaha	6.8
Lancaster	Waverly	6.7
Lancaster	Lincoln Airport (NWS)	6.6
Douglas	1 NNW Elkhorn	6.6
Douglas	1 E Omaha	6.5
Lancaster	1 N Raymond	6.5
Lancaster	4 SE Lincoln	6.5
Lancaster	1 NNW Davey	6.3
Sarpy	2 WSW La Vista	6.3
Douglas	1 WNW Valley	6.2
Sarpy	Offutt AFB	6.1
Howard	1 NE Saint Paul	6.0
Howard	2 WNW Elba	6.0
Sarpy	2 SSW Papillion	6.0
Lancaster	5 NNE Roca	6.0
Washington	Blair	6.0
Buffalo	Ravenna	6.0
Sarpy	1 WSW Papillion	5.8
Seward	5 S Garland	5.8
Cass	Murray	5.8
Sarpy	1 SW Papillion	5.7
Polk	Stromsburg	5.0
Valley	1 SSE Fort Hartsuff Sta	5.0
Valley	5 SW Elyria	5.0
Lincoln	1 SW North Platte	5.0
McPherson	9 N Ringgold	5.0
Saline	3 E Friend	5.0
Saline	Friend	5.0
Valley	1 W Ord	5.0
Washington	1 NNW Blair	5.0
Boone	9 SW Petersburg	4.9
Lincoln	North Platte (NWS)	4.8
Lincoln	1 W North Platte	4.8
Dodge	Fremont	4.5
Boone	10 NNW Newman Grove	4.5
Valley	Arcadia	4.3
Seward	Seward	4.3
Logan	5 WSW Stapleton	4.1
Lancaster	5 NE Garland	4.1
Platte	3 NNE Platte Center	4.0
Saunders	5 N Memphis	4.0
Custer	9 NW Anselmo	4.0
Saline	1 SE Crete	4.0
Washington	1 WNW Herman	4.0
Cuming	1 WSW West Point	4.0
Buffalo	1 N Pleasanton	4.0
Greeley	4 E Scotia	4.0
Dodge	Hooper	4.0
Polk	Osceola	3.8
Custer	8 WSW Callaway	3.7
Polk	Stromsburg	3.5
York	3 N York	3.2
Johnson	Sterling	3.0
Platte	2 NE Columbus	3.0
Lincoln	1 NE Wallace	3.0
Boone	6 WSW Albion	3.0
Johnson	5 SW Cook	3.0
Otoe	2 N Nebraska City	3.0
Howard	Saint Paul	2.8
Stanton	Stanton	2.8
Holt	12 S Ewing	2.6
Greeley	Greeley	2.5
Merrick	2 W Palmer	2.5
Adams	Hastings NWS Office	2.2
Clay	1 N Clay Center	2.0
Cuming	Bancroft	2.0
Hamilton	Aurora	2.0
Clay	6 ESE Clay Center	1.8
Hall	Grand Island (NWS)	1.7
Cuming	Wisner	1.6
Madison	3 SSW Norfolk	1.5
Madison	Norfolk (NWS)	1.5
Stanton	4 ENE Norfolk	1.5
Chase	Imperial	1.4
Cherry	Valentine (NWS)	1.2
Fillmore	4 S Shickley	1.0
Furnas	1 SSE Wilsonville	1.0
Gage	Beatrice	1.0
Garden	10 NE Oshkosh	1.0
Johnson	1 SSW Tecumseh	1.0
Cherry	3 NE Valentine	0.9
Nemaha	5 WSW Brownville	0.5
Gage	2 N Beatrice	0.2
Richardson	3 SSW Shubert	0.2
Jefferson	1 SW Daykin	0.1

For Lincoln, the 6.6″ of snow we received was the largest snow Lincoln received since 8.8″ fell on February 16th, 2023. Lincoln is now above average for snowfall in February, but still about 6.0″ below average for the season.

Snowfall reports across Nebraska as of 10:30 AM Friday morning.(KOLN)

A visual representation of snowfall reports shows the heavy band of snow that fell along and north of Interstate 80 in western and central Nebraska. The band of heavy snow that hit southeastern Nebraska Thursday afternoon produced very heavy snowfall totals between Lincoln and Omaha and snarled the evening commute for many areas in eastern Nebraska.

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