Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Lexington Clipper-Herald
56°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • News
    • Local
    • Crime
    • State & Regional
    • Education
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News-tip
    • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Share a Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a letter
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
  • Sports
    • High School
    • College
    • Professional
  • Lifestyles
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Play
    • Puzzmo
    • Puzzles
    • Comics
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Home & Garden
    • Health
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • Pets
    • People
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Announcements
  • Contests
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Today's Ads
    • People Plus
    • Special Sections
    • Archives
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Marketplace
    • Shop Local
    • Public Notices
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscription
  • Weather: Live radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Lexington Clipper-Herald
News+
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
Lexington Clipper-Herald
News+
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyles
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 56° Fair
S-E-M's Taryn Arbuthnot earns 3 gold medals at Paxland Last Chance Invite

S-E-M's Taryn Arbuthnot earns 3 gold medals at Paxland Last Chance Invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

S-E-M senior Taryn Arbuthnot brought home three gold medals from the Paxland Last Chance Invite Thursday in Sutherland.

Hi-Line boys track takes runner-up title at Alma Dale Harsin Invite

Hi-Line boys track takes runner-up title at Alma Dale Harsin Invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Hi-Line Bulls boys track team finished with 71 points to claim the runner-up title at the Dale Harsin Invite May 7 in Alma.

UNK degrees for Dawson County conferred at spring commencement

UNK degrees for Dawson County conferred at spring commencement

  • Ashley Mohler

Graduate and undergraduate degrees were conferred for 739 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises Friday, May 8 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

Phillips Canyon State Recreation Area open to the public

Phillips Canyon State Recreation Area open to the public

  • Press Release

Phillips Canyon State Recreation Area is now open to the public providing expanded outdoor access and improved boating opportunities to the canal system below Johnson Lake State Recreation Area.

Greenwood Cemetery petition signatures surge over 650 signatures

Greenwood Cemetery petition signatures surge over 650 signatures

  • Jessica Kennedy

The group of Lexington citizens is asking for answers from the city about the maintenance of Greenwood Cemetery.

Last day to purchase Cattlemen’s Ball tickets quickly approaching

Last day to purchase Cattlemen’s Ball tickets quickly approaching

  • Press Release

Texas independent country music star Aaron Watson is coming to Cozad next month, and if you want to have a good time while raising money for cancer research don’t miss the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. 

Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

  • Ashley Mohler

The Lexington FFA chapter is spreading their love of agriculture as well as raising funds for their future endeavors through a plant sale.

Shopping
5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

Recommended For You

Greenwood Cemetery petition signatures surge over 650 signatures

Greenwood Cemetery petition signatures surge over 650 signatures

Lexington area journalist Barb Bierman Batie inducted into the Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame

Lexington area journalist Barb Bierman Batie inducted into the Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame

Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

The Latest

Man dead, Douglas County deputy injured after South Omaha shootout

Man dead, Douglas County deputy injured after South Omaha shootout

A man was killed and a Douglas County sheriff's deputy was injured during a Friday afternoon shootout in South Omaha home.

The wait is over: It's been closed months, now downtown Lincoln pizza favorite has reopened

The wait is over: It's been closed months, now downtown Lincoln pizza favorite has reopened

There had been some hope the iconic downtown Lincoln pizza favorite could reopen early but the renovation took a bit longer. 

Douglas County Sheriff provides update on deputy who was shot in south Omaha

Douglas County Sheriff provides update on deputy who was shot in south Omaha

Douglas County Sheriff provides update on deputy who was shot in south Omaha

Pillen calls for federal aid after historic Nebraska wildfires

Pillen calls for federal aid after historic Nebraska wildfires

Damage estimates from federal and state emergency management agencies reached nearly $9.7 million, the governor's office said in a news release.

Photos: Man killed, Douglas County deputy injured in South Omaha shootout

Photos: Man killed, Douglas County deputy injured in South Omaha shootout

A man was killed and a Douglas County sheriff's deputy was injured during a Friday afternoon shootout in a South Omaha home.

Nebraska's quarantine unit to monitor people evacuated from cruise ship

Nebraska's quarantine unit to monitor people evacuated from cruise ship

Nebraska's quarantine unit to monitor people evacuated from cruise ship in the face of an infectious hantavirus outbreak.

Lincoln father sentenced for child abuse resulting in death of 4-month-old daughter

Lincoln father sentenced for child abuse resulting in death of 4-month-old daughter

On Friday, Lancaster County District Judge Andrew Jacobsen sentenced Ryan Greenwood to 65 to 80 years.

A half-mile section of a Sarpy County road is about to permanently close

A half-mile section of a Sarpy County road is about to permanently close

Part of a Sarpy County road will close permanently on Wednesday as work begins on the South Sarpy Expressway project.

Interact With Us

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper!

Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper!

Updated every day!

Download our mobile app for a customized experience!

Download our mobile app for a customized experience!

Download it today!

Get the most important news in your inbox as it happens. Sign up for Breaking News:

Get the most important news in your inbox as it happens. Sign up for Breaking News:

Get it delivered to your inbox!

Latest Video

Douglas County Sheriff provides update on deputy who was shot in south Omaha

Douglas County Sheriff provides update on deputy who was shot in south Omaha

Nebraska's quarantine unit to monitor people evacuated from cruise ship

Nebraska's quarantine unit to monitor people evacuated from cruise ship

UFO Files BREAKING: U.S Govt Releases Decades Old Declassified Files; Aliens Really Visited Earth?

UFO Files BREAKING: U.S Govt Releases Decades Old Declassified Files; Aliens Really Visited Earth?

Lincoln car community honors 1320Video founder Kyle Loftis with cruise

Lincoln car community honors 1320Video founder Kyle Loftis with cruise

Sports

Back on track: Nebraska baseball rocks Iowa in run-rule romp

Back on track: Nebraska baseball rocks Iowa in run-rule romp

Nebraska baseball broke a three-game Big Ten losing streak with a run-rule romp that ended on back-to-back homers. 

Photos: Nebraska Track & Field Spring Tune-Up

Photos: Nebraska Track & Field Spring Tune-Up

See photos as Nebraska Track & Field hosts their Spring Tune-Up on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Outdoor Track in Lincoln.

Nebraska softball wins in Big Ten semis, Saturday title game vs. UCLA moves up

Nebraska softball wins in Big Ten semis, Saturday title game vs. UCLA moves up

Nebraska's Big Ten title game matchup vs. UCLA has been moved up to get ahead of forecasted inclement weather. 

Just: Catching up with Berlyn Schutz, Karsyn Leeling ahead of Big Ten meet

Just: Catching up with Berlyn Schutz, Karsyn Leeling ahead of Big Ten meet

Ahead of the Big Ten championships next week, Amie Just caught up with Husker track and field stars Berlyn Schutz and Karsyn Leeling. 

Community News

Provided
2026 GISH graduation live stream and parking guide
Provided

2026 GISH graduation live stream and parking guide

  • Grand Island Public Schools
  • 0

Watch the 2026 Grand Island Senior High graduation livestream and review parking and route guidance for navigating construction around the Heartland Events Center.

Provided
Gish registered apprenticeship program marks 10th year
Provided

Gish registered apprenticeship program marks 10th year

  • Grand Island Public Schools
  • 0

Grand Island Senior High marks 10 years of its registered apprenticeship program as nine juniors sign with local employers for paid CTE work-based learning roles.

Provided
Mother’s Day potted plant workshop for kids
Provided

Mother’s Day potted plant workshop for kids

  • Visit Kearney
  • 0

Visit Hy-Vee on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free Kids’ Club Mother’s Day plant workshop where children can decorate and plant a gift for Mom.

Provided
Community Hospital to receive MCC 2026 President’s Award
Provided

Community Hospital to receive MCC 2026 President’s Award

  • North Platte Community College - North Campus
  • 0

Community Hospital will receive Mid-Plains Community College’s 2026 President’s Award in recognition of major financial support and services for health education.

Listen Now Podcasts

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

Life & Entertainment

Leaning in: Josh Duhamel finds plenty to relate to in ‘Neglected’

Leaning in: Josh Duhamel finds plenty to relate to in ‘Neglected’

Playing a detective on his last day of work, Josh Duhamel has the ultimate assignment: Find his son before he runs out of oxygen.

White House calls Mark Hamill  'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

White House calls Mark Hamill  'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" after an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted online.

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

Pope Leo marks his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday with a higher public profile and a ramped-up schedule.

Partner

Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

Sponsored
National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

Sponsored
Nothing says decadence like this sweet and zesty Honey Orange Glazed Ham

Nothing says decadence like this sweet and zesty Honey Orange Glazed Ham

Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

Sponsored
One pot wonder: Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

One pot wonder: Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

Content by The Power of Pork. Try this Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder dish for dinner.

Shopping

5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

Local Businesses

Ricks Automotive

300 COURT ST, BEATRICE, NE 68310

Berkshire Hathaway - Katy Allsman

2412 23RD STREET, Columbus, NE 68601

Family 1st Dental - Columbus

504 W PROSPECT AVE, NORFOLK, NE 68701

Print Ads

Roxanne Converse-Whiting Gothenburg Health - HR - Ad from 2026-05-02
Medical

Roxanne Converse-Whiting Gothenburg Health - HR - Ad from 2026-05-02

Huebner for Nebraska - Ad from 2026-05-05
Other

Huebner for Nebraska - Ad from 2026-05-05

KEVIN SWANSON RE ELECT - Ad from 2026-05-05
Other

KEVIN SWANSON RE ELECT - Ad from 2026-05-05

BRADFORD EXCHANGE - MIDWEST LISTS AND MEDIA - Ad from 2026-05-05
Jewelry

BRADFORD EXCHANGE - MIDWEST LISTS AND MEDIA - Ad from 2026-05-05

KEVIN SWANSON RE ELECT - Ad from 2026-05-02
Other

KEVIN SWANSON RE ELECT - Ad from 2026-05-02

BRADFORD EXCHANGE - MIDWEST LISTS AND MEDIA - Ad from 2026-05-02
Jewelry

BRADFORD EXCHANGE - MIDWEST LISTS AND MEDIA - Ad from 2026-05-02

MENARDS, INC / LEX - Ad from 2026-05-02
Construction

MENARDS, INC / LEX - Ad from 2026-05-02

NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOC / LEX - Ad from 2026-05-05
Creative

NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOC / LEX - Ad from 2026-05-05

Lexington Clipper-Herald
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Sites & Partners

  • Place an Ad
  • Join Our Team
  • Newsletter Signup

Services

  • Manage Subscription
  • Contact Us
  • Submission Forms
  • Licensing
© Copyright 2026 Lexington Clipper-Herald, 114 W. 5th St. Lexington, NE 68850
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.