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LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Sarah Neben: Going 'home' again for the fourth time

Sarah Neben: Going 'home' again for the fourth time

  • Jessica Kennedy

In about a week and a half I will be surrounded by enthusiastic and rambunctious little people.

Susan Bennett: What I know

Susan Bennett: What I know

  • Susan Bennett

Sometimes when I start this article, I know exactly what I’m going to write about. Sometimes I have multiple ideas and have to narrow it down.

Paul Hammel: Importing more beef a bad idea for Nebraska farmers

Paul Hammel: Importing more beef a bad idea for Nebraska farmers

  • Paul Hammel

I’m no farmer. And I haven’t slept at a Holiday Inn lately.

Local sports schedule for Sept. 8-12

Local sports schedule for Sept. 8-12

  • Jessica Kennedy

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8

Introducing a free, all-access weekend at lexch.com

Introducing a free, all-access weekend at lexch.com

  • Andrew Bottrell

Allow me to introduce myself. I am the interim editor for the Lexington Clipper-Herald and The North Platte Telegraph, taking over for Joan von Kampen who moved on to be managing editor at the Nebraska Examiner.

From paper to digital: LRHC celebrates 50 years of innovation

From paper to digital: LRHC celebrates 50 years of innovation

  • Ashley Mohler

Lexington Regional Health Center celebrated its 50th anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 1, with a free community event at the hospital.

SOFTBALL: Lexington attempts late comeback, comes up short against Gothenburg

SOFTBALL: Lexington attempts late comeback, comes up short against Gothenburg

  • Jessica Kennedy

Despite the hot temperatures, fans gathered at the Lexington Optimist Complex for a night on the diamond as the Minutemaids faced Dawson County rival Gothenburg Thursday.

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Tyler Thorell scores 3 touchdowns in Lexington’s 23-21 win over Holdrege

Tyler Thorell scores 3 touchdowns in Lexington’s 23-21 win over Holdrege

Osborn discusses Tyson closure, outsourcing and agriculture at Johnson Lake

Osborn discusses Tyson closure, outsourcing and agriculture at Johnson Lake

Lexington City Council approves ordinance for former Tyson property funding project

Lexington City Council approves ordinance for former Tyson property funding project

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9/11 at 25: Looking back through the Journal Star's pages

9/11 at 25: Looking back through the Journal Star's pages

Twenty-five years ago on a quiet Tuesday morning, the world changed forever. Look back at the Journal Star's coverage of 9/11 and its aftermath.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 6

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 6

Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

9/11 at 25: Ground Zero 'will never escape my mind'

9/11 at 25: Ground Zero 'will never escape my mind'

Mark Majors, now a battalion chief at LFR, recalls the sign he saw that day: "New York City: Closed."

 

Celebrating America's 250th birthday: The World-Herald's coverage so far

Celebrating America's 250th birthday: The World-Herald's coverage so far

Check out a collection of stories from the Omaha World-Herald celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Access to stories is free for all over the holiday weekend.

The Bright Side: Just the good news — and people — from around Omaha

The Bright Side: Just the good news — and people — from around Omaha

The Omaha World-Herald is highlighting sunny and uplifting stories from the community as part of our new series, The Bright Side. Let us know what might make a great feature!

Ashland-Greenwood's Wave Cerny scores rushing TD

Ashland-Greenwood's Wave Cerny scores rushing TD

Ashland-Greenwood's Wave Cerny scores a rushing touchdown against Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Ashland.

Fed transportation grants aim to accelerate eastern Nebraska roads projects

Fed transportation grants aim to accelerate eastern Nebraska roads projects

Federal grants are aimed at helping the state evaluate new ways of financing and completing roads projects in seven eastern Nebraska counties in shorter timeframes.

Heading to Huskers' opener? Don't expect to take StarTran.

Heading to Huskers' opener? Don't expect to take StarTran.

If you plan to take a shuttle to Memorial Stadium on Husker football Saturdays this fall, StarTran won't be picking you up.

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From paper to digital: LRHC celebrates 50 years of innovation

From paper to digital: LRHC celebrates 50 years of innovation

  • Ashley Mohler

Lexington Regional Health Center celebrated its 50th anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 1, with a free community event at the hospital.

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Ashland-Greenwood's Wave Cerny scores rushing TD

Ashland-Greenwood's Wave Cerny scores rushing TD

Watch: Matt Rhule discusses Nebraska's season-opening win vs. Ohio

Watch: Matt Rhule discusses Nebraska's season-opening win vs. Ohio

Nebraska's Jamal Rule full press conference after win over Ohio

Nebraska's Jamal Rule full press conference after win over Ohio

Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference after win over Ohio

Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference after win over Ohio

Sports

How to watch Nebraska volleyball at Wrigley Field: Time, TV and streaming info

How to watch Nebraska volleyball at Wrigley Field: Time, TV and streaming info

Nebraska volleyball continues its remarkable venue tour at Wrigley Field, facing Missouri in the SEC/Big Ten Challenge. Here's how to watch.

Shatel: Nebraska's new sticks of dynamite on offense create intrigue — dare we say hope?

Shatel: Nebraska's new sticks of dynamite on offense create intrigue — dare we say hope?

Nebraska football was due some positive breaks this season, writes Tom Shatel, and they showed up right on time Saturday in the form of explosive plays. 

Whittington vomits, catches his breath and gets back in the fight

Whittington vomits, catches his breath and gets back in the fight

Nebraska defensive lineman Jahsear Whittington battled heat and dehydration, vomiting during the season opener. He returned to action and finished his Huskers debut with two tackles and half a sack.

Omaha Central grad Ike Ackerman came home with something to prove against Nebraska

Omaha Central grad Ike Ackerman came home with something to prove against Nebraska

Omaha Central grad Ike Ackerman returned home with a chip on his shoulder, sacking Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea twice.

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Three second-half goals power UNK past Wayne State
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Nebraska Kearney women's soccer scored three second-half goals to defeat Wayne State 3-1 on the road and remain unbeaten at 2-0-1 on the season.

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Win streak at seven after sweeps of Nighthawks, Tars
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Win streak at seven after sweeps of Nighthawks, Tars

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Nebraska Kearney volleyball extended its win streak to seven with straight-set victories over Northwest Nazarene and Rollins at the Redwood Coast Volleyball Classic.

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The year nobody scored on the Huskers
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The year nobody scored on the Huskers

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In 1902 Nebraska’s Cornhuskers went 10-0 without allowing a point, dominating early rivals in a brutal era of college football with very different rules and gear.

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MIAA preseason poll tabs Lopers third in 2026-27
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MIAA preseason poll tabs Lopers third in 2026-27

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MIAA coaches picked Rogers State first and defending champion Nebraska Kearney third in the 2026-27 women's golf preseason poll ahead of the new season.

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🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.

Do we learn more from people who disagree with us? | The Ethical Life podcast

Do we learn more from people who disagree with us? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.

Which directors can get just about any movie produced? | Streamed & Screened podcast

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Getting a movie made can cost a lot of money, so studios are apprehensive about greenlighting projects. Directors like Christopher Nolan get to skip to the front of the line.

What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.

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Olive Garden brings back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion

Olive Garden brings back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion

Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl deal has returned nationwide and will run through Nov. 22.

Creators devise exit strategy for ‘Colin from Accounts’

Creators devise exit strategy for ‘Colin from Accounts’

When “Colin from Accounts” returns this month, there will be a three-year time jump, revealing what happened to Gordon and Ashley after he proposed and she said no.

Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth jumps to acting in ‘The Shards’

Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth jumps to acting in ‘The Shards’

Jordan Roth always wanted to act. Seven Tony Awards as a producer just got in the way.

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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.

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