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Why 19 Nebraskans complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Why 19 Nebraskans complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

  • JAMES HOYT Lincoln Journal-Star

What some of the 19 Nebraskans who complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show had to say.

Dawson PPD board updates mission and values

Dawson PPD board updates mission and values

  • Press Release

LEXINGTON — At the May Dawson Public Power District board meeting, a new mission statement was approved: “Dedicated to excellence: providing reliable, affordable, and safe power.”

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

  • Ashley Mohler

Lexington residents pressed city leaders Tuesday for answers on jobs after the Tyson plant closure, as families weigh whether they can stay in the community.

Dawson/Gosper County CASA teams up to donate backpacks and diapers bags to DHHS

Dawson/Gosper County CASA teams up to donate backpacks and diapers bags to DHHS

  • Jessica Kennedy

Dawson/Gosper County CASA partnered with local nonprofits to bring the Love in the Backpack Project to life.

Lexington School Board approves two purchases

Lexington School Board approves two purchases

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Lexington School Board voted 4-0 to approve two separate purchases during the Monday, May 11, meeting.

Disgruntled residents continue to raise cemetery concerns; Pepplitsch says ‘city is trying’

Disgruntled residents continue to raise cemetery concerns; Pepplitsch says ‘city is trying’

  • Ashley Mohler

Tension was evident in the Lexington City Council chambers on Tuesday, May 12, as residents continued to raise concerns about the upkeep of Greenwood Cemetery.

UNK grad Emme Brown teaches little minds big lessons

UNK grad Emme Brown teaches little minds big lessons

  • Heidi Knake UNK Communications

SUMNER — At the beginning of each school year, Emme Brown gathers her kindergartners at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools to read “The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be” by Joanna Gaines.

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Boys state soccer: Lexington tops Bennington, delivers Class B record for first-round wins

Boys state soccer: Lexington tops Bennington, delivers Class B record for first-round wins

Disgruntled residents continue to raise cemetery concerns; Pepplitsch says ‘city is trying’

Disgruntled residents continue to raise cemetery concerns; Pepplitsch says ‘city is trying’

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

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Miguel Solano’s four-goal masterpiece sends Lincoln Southwest to final

Miguel Solano’s four-goal masterpiece sends Lincoln Southwest to final

In a wild semifinal filled with storms, overtime and nine goals, Solano lifted the Silver Hawks past No. 1 Papillion-La Vista South.

A loaf of bread, a container of milk and a stick of butter: Check out these former Lincoln corner stores.

A loaf of bread, a container of milk and a stick of butter: Check out these former Lincoln corner stores.

The city of Lincoln hopes to protect 14 former corner stores across the city by creating a discontinuous, local historic district that would restrict what property owners could do to the buildings.

Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of May 2026

Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of May 2026

See our best Omaha staff photos & videos from May 2026

Two more cruise ship passengers arrive in Omaha amid hantavirus response

Two more cruise ship passengers arrive in Omaha amid hantavirus response

The arrival brings the number of passengers to 18 from the MV Hondius who are undergoing assessment and monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit.

Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of May. 15, 2026

Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of May. 15, 2026

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lincoln Journal Star.

Suspect in Romantix, card store burglaries arrested in Lincoln

Suspect in Romantix, card store burglaries arrested in Lincoln

A 34-year-old Lincoln man has been arrested for his alleged connection with six burglaries across Lincoln, police said.

Egger solidifies win in Lancaster County Public Defender race after remaining early-vote ballots tallied

Egger solidifies win in Lancaster County Public Defender race after remaining early-vote ballots tallied

Kristi Egger added 1,231 votes to her total after Friday's count, putting her at 15,120 votes. Sarah Newell added 1,129 votes, bringing her total to 14,278 votes.

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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.

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Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset

Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset

Nebraska missed a big chance in the fourth inning, but didn't let worry creep in, writes Amie Just, or South Dakota pull a major upset. 

After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win

After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win

It took five innings for Nebraska softball's offense to solve South Dakota's pitcher, but the Huskers' bats woke up and beat the upset-minded Coyotes. 

Photos: Nebraska hosts South Dakota for NCAA Regional softball

Photos: Nebraska hosts South Dakota for NCAA Regional softball

See photos as Nebraska softball hosts South Dakota during the NCAA Lincoln Regional on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska beat South Dakota 4-1.

Cardiac Cornhuskers: Six-run ninth helps Nebraska baseball win nailbiter, clinch Big Ten No. 2 seed

Cardiac Cornhuskers: Six-run ninth helps Nebraska baseball win nailbiter, clinch Big Ten No. 2 seed

What long seemed a lost night for Nebraska baseball in Minneapolis turned into euphoria with perhaps its most epic rally yet this season. 

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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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Two rounds completed at delayed NCAA golf championships
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Two rounds completed at delayed NCAA golf championships

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Nebraska Kearney women's golf shot 655 over 36 holes at the 2026 NCAA Division II Championships, sitting behind Central Region rivals after weather delays.

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Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

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.

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9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

Moving your favorite houseplants outdoors can give them a boost. Plus, it’s easy to do once you know how.

From 'The Office' to 'Ghost War,' Krasinski keeps pushing himself

From 'The Office' to 'Ghost War,' Krasinski keeps pushing himself

John Krasinski wears many hats in the entertainment world — actor, writer, director, producer. But his career is more than that.

In one small Minnesota city, less than half of kindergartners are vaccinated for measles

In one small Minnesota city, less than half of kindergartners are vaccinated for measles

Minnesota now has one of the nation’s lowest rates of measles vaccinations for kindergartners as more parents file conscientious exemptions, a non-medical waiver to attend school without the vaccine.

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

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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...

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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...

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