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Middle school athletes compete at state meet

Middle school athletes compete at state meet

  • Jessica Kennedy

Gothenburg, Lexington, Overton and Cozad middle school athletes competed at the Nebraska Championship Meet Saturday in Gothenburg.

S-E-M's Kyler Jones makes state track in shot put

S-E-M's Kyler Jones makes state track in shot put

  • Jessica Kennedy

S-E-M freshman Kyler Jones earned a trip to the state track meet in shot put during the Class D-5 District meet May 13 in Burwell.

Cozad's Ethan Atchison takes fourth at Ogallala Golf Invite

Cozad's Ethan Atchison takes fourth at Ogallala Golf Invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

Cozad boys golf finished fifth and Gothenburg took sixth at the Ogallala Invite May 14 at Crandall Creek Golf Course in Ogallala.

Lexington tops Schuyler to earn another shot at Gretna for Class B title

Lexington tops Schuyler to earn another shot at Gretna for Class B title

  • Stu Pospisil Omaha World-Herald

Lexington will be the team Gretna meets for a state title.

Lexington soccer's state success 'brings smiles to faces' amidst Tyson plant closure

Lexington soccer's state success 'brings smiles to faces' amidst Tyson plant closure

  • Stu Pospisil Omaha World-Herald

“I look in the crowd and I see there's a lot of stories of things that are going on with some of our families," Lexington coach Joel Lemus said. 

Susan Bennett: A letter to yourself

Susan Bennett: A letter to yourself

  • Jessica Kennedy

From the beginning of May to the first part of June, commencements are taking place.

Paul Hammel: 'Hall of Hot Winds' gasses up for election season

Paul Hammel: 'Hall of Hot Winds' gasses up for election season

  • Jessica Kennedy

Rumors are as common around the State Capitol as brome grass in a roadside ditch.

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Lexington soccer's state success 'brings smiles to faces' amidst Tyson plant closure

Lexington soccer's state success 'brings smiles to faces' amidst Tyson plant closure

Lexington tops Schuyler to earn another shot at Gretna for Class B title

Lexington tops Schuyler to earn another shot at Gretna for Class B title

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

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Pet boarder, who had Lincoln's 1st indoor dog park, closes after 8 years

Pet boarder, who had Lincoln's 1st indoor dog park, closes after 8 years

Paws 4 Fun offered dog daycare, boarding for cats and dogs, indoor/outdoor pools, dock diving, training and professional or self-service grooming.

Photos: Severe weather rolls through Lincoln on Sunday

Photos: Severe weather rolls through Lincoln on Sunday

Storm clouds painted the sky in Lincoln a myriad of colors on Sunday. Check out photos shot by Journal Star photographers.

These Lincoln street closures begin Monday. What you need to know.

These Lincoln street closures begin Monday. What you need to know.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced two street will be closed beginning Monday.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until SUN 9:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds and Hail Until 9:15 PM CDT

Severe weather passes through Lincoln; tornado warnings in Omaha area.

Severe weather passes through Lincoln; tornado warnings in Omaha area.

The chance of a few tornadoes developing, possibly strong, exists along with large hail and damaging wind gusts

Tornado Warning until SUN 8:30 PM CDT

Tornado Warning in Effect Until 8:30 PM CDT with Potential for Quarter-Size Hail

Nebraska state soccer finals pushed back by severe weather threat

Nebraska state soccer finals pushed back by severe weather threat

Nebraska’s state soccer tournament has been reshaped by weather once again, with championship matches now pushed back a day.

They used to be everywhere. Now, preservation committee wants to honor Lincoln's corner stores with new district

They used to be everywhere. Now, preservation committee wants to honor Lincoln's corner stores with new district

Trying to protect 14 former corner stores across the city, Lincoln's Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday unanimously recommended the creation of a discontinuous, local historic district.

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

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

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US Lawmakers Back Taiwan's Participation at WTO

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Analysis: What Came Out of the Trump-Xi Summit?

Analysis: What Came Out of the Trump-Xi Summit?

'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit

'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit

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McKewon: Anthony Colandrea said quiet part out loud about Nebraska football, and that's OK

McKewon: Anthony Colandrea said quiet part out loud about Nebraska football, and that's OK

Anthony Colandrea just broke the pocket of an interview, rolled to his right and flung the ball downfield, writes Sam McKewon, balancing risk and reward. 

Just: Nebraska softball's dynamic pitching duo delivers in regional nailbiters

Just: Nebraska softball's dynamic pitching duo delivers in regional nailbiters

Nebraska softball won two regional nailbiters, writes Amie Just, thanks to a 1-2 pitching combo that delivered "unbelievable" results.   

Husker pitching stars, first-inning homer send Nebraska softball to super regional

Husker pitching stars, first-inning homer send Nebraska softball to super regional

Alexis Jensen and Jordy Frahm combined to limit foes to just one run over three days, while Hannah Camenzind hit the game-winner just minutes into the afternoon

Oklahoma State, Nebraska softball's next foe, has local tie, fierce super regional resume

Oklahoma State, Nebraska softball's next foe, has local tie, fierce super regional resume

Nebraska softball's next opponent, Oklahoma State, has a local tie in ace pitcher Ruby Meylan and a fierce recent record in super regionals. 

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Central Nebraska adult drug court holds graduation
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Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts in Hall and Buffalo Counties held a joint graduation for 11 participants on April 3, 2026, at the Buffalo County Courthouse.

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Douglas County young adult court celebrates graduation
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Douglas County young adult court celebrates graduation

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Douglas County Young Adult Court honored graduate Danglo on May 6, 2026, for completing a structured treatment and supervision program in Omaha.

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Douglas County marks problem-solving court month with recovery walk
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Douglas County marks problem-solving court month with recovery walk

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Douglas County problem-solving courts hosted a Recovery Walk at Memorial Park on May 2, 2026, bringing together participants, officials and community supporters.

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Six named to academic all-district tennis squad
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Six named to academic all-district tennis squad

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Six Nebraska Kearney men’s and women’s tennis players earned CSC Academic All-District honors under updated criteria recognizing academic and athletic achievement.

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For pregnant Nashville students, Ella's House changes everything

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Mother seeks to honor son killed in wrong-way crash with road safety alert

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A woman drove the wrong way on a highway for more than two miles before crashing into Austin Lavicka Luehring's vehicle, killing him.

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