Lancaster County Public Defender Kristi Egger is running for a second term, pointing to office upgrades and decades of experience ahead of a May 12 primary.

Sarah Newell says the public defender office is “hemorrhaging” attorneys. She’s running against her boss to push structural changes and reduce burnout.

Officers recovered a defaced handgun after a foot pursuit assisted by Nebraska State Patrol air support.

Hundreds of Lincoln families are scrambling after child care closures cut more than 500 slots. Many say the system feels unstable and uncertain.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Journal Star will highlight Nebraska’s role in shaping the nation and invite readers to help guide the coverage.

The Nebraska Supreme Court figuratively slapped the hand of an Omaha lawyer suspected of using AI in a brief, striking his brief and referring him to the Counsel for Discipline.