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Gov. Pillen, Farmers, Ranchers and Ag Industry Supporters Celebrate Passage of LB 525

Gov. Pillen, Farmers, Ranchers and Ag Industry Supporters Celebrate Passage of LB 525

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GOTHENBURG — On Saturday, June 6, Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Mike Jacobson and Sherry Vinton, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, joined members of Nebraska’s agricultural industry at the Machine Shed near Gothenburg to celebrate passage of a first-of-its-kind bill to protect agri…

Kaden Barkmeier pitches no-hitter in Lexington's shut out of Broken Bow

Kaden Barkmeier pitches no-hitter in Lexington's shut out of Broken Bow

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington Heartland Chevrolet juniors shut out Broken Bow Post 126 15-0 Monday in Lexington.

Fresh off All-America playing career, Jordy Frahm joins Nebraska softball staff

Fresh off All-America playing career, Jordy Frahm joins Nebraska softball staff

  • Amie Just Lincoln Journal Star

Fresh off her Nebraska softball playing career, four-time All-American Jordy Frahm will remain at NU as an assistant coach. 

Nebraska soccer fans frustrated by World Cup ticket prices, accessibility

Nebraska soccer fans frustrated by World Cup ticket prices, accessibility

  • SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star

Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are more expensive than any previous tournament. Some Nebraskans expressed frustrations with the process for getting seats.

Nebraska requests exemption from Medicaid work requirements in Dawson County

Nebraska requests exemption from Medicaid work requirements in Dawson County

  • Zach Wendling Nebraska Examiner

Gov. Jim Pillen wants a temporary Medicaid work-rule exemption for Dawson County after the Tyson plant closure pushed unemployment sharply higher.

Three Lexington boys soccer players competed in Foals for Life Soccer Showcase in Omaha

Three Lexington boys soccer players competed in Foals for Life Soccer Showcase in Omaha

  • Jessica Kennedy

OMAHA — The annual Goals for Life Soccer Showcase successfully raised $8,655 for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention while bringing together some of Nebraska's top high school soccer talent for a day of competition, community support, and awareness May 29 in Omaha.

Let their reigns begin: Lexi Nolda and Ella-Kathryn Anderson Crowned Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska’s Teen 2026.

Let their reigns begin: Lexi Nolda and Ella-Kathryn Anderson Crowned Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska’s Teen 2026.

  • Ashley Mohler

Saturday's final night of Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska’s Teen brought the biggest crowd yet this week to North Platte High School’s auditorium, where guests saw 2026 Miss Nebraska Lexi Nolda and 2026 Miss Nebraska’s Teen Ella-Kathryn Anderson crowned.

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Nebraska requests exemption from Medicaid work requirements in Dawson County

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Adrian Gomez Ramos joins Nebraska Community Foundation

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Looking for places to watch World Cup? Here are options in Lincoln

Looking for places to watch World Cup? Here are options in Lincoln

Looking for a place to join other World Cup fans? Here is a list of places across Lincoln.

Severe storms down trees, knock out traffic signals in Lincoln

Severe storms down trees, knock out traffic signals in Lincoln

City officials reported Thursday morning that about 10% of traffic signals were not functioning.

2nd straight tuition hike on the table at NU, more budget cuts on the way

2nd straight tuition hike on the table at NU, more budget cuts on the way

In its June 18 meeting agenda, the University of Nebraska projected the need to make $8 million in cuts to balance its budget and invest in priorities next year.

Lincoln police identify 19-year-old killed in motorcycle crash

Lincoln police identify 19-year-old killed in motorcycle crash

Lincoln police have identified the 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash Tuesday night. The investigation remains ongoing.

Top Journal Star photos and videos for June 2026

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Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballots petition effort

Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballots petition effort

Organizers have suspended a statewide petition drive and are shifting focus to Lincoln.

Out of produce? Omaha mobile grocery store delivers, with no service charge or minimum

Out of produce? Omaha mobile grocery store delivers, with no service charge or minimum

Since many Omahans don't have easy access to the grocery store, Linda McGuire is bringing the food to them.

Two more cruise ship passengers leave quarantine in Omaha

Two more cruise ship passengers leave quarantine in Omaha

Eight of the 18 former passengers remain at the quarantine unit in Omaha. Ten have departed for continued monitoring under the supervision of their state and local public health departments. 

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US ramps up 2026 FIFA World Cup security with counter-drone tech, airport-style screenings

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2026 World Cup Rule Changes You Need to Know

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US ramps up 2026 FIFA World Cup security with counter-drone tech, airport-style screenings

US ramps up 2026 FIFA World Cup security with counter-drone tech, airport-style screenings

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2026 World Cup Rule Changes You Need to Know

2026 World Cup Rule Changes You Need to Know

FIFA has introduced some rule changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup. One of the most talked-about updates is the so-called "Prestianni Law," which will penalize players who cover their mouths during on-field arguments. FIFA is also clamping down on time-wasting with strict new countdowns, with…

Nebraska pole vaulter Dyson Wicker wins NCAA outdoor title as Husker men surge to Day 1 lead

Nebraska pole vaulter Dyson Wicker wins NCAA outdoor title as Husker men surge to Day 1 lead

Nebraska sophomore pole vaulter Dyson Wicker won an NCAA outdoor national title, helping the Husker men surge to a Day 1 lead in Eugene.

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Loper cross country, track rank 12th in program of the year

Loper cross country, track rank 12th in program of the year

Nebraska Kearney men’s and women’s track and cross country programs placed 12th in the 2025-26 USTFCCCA Program of the Year standings across all three seasons.

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Launch from Yanney Park and float down to Kearney Paddle Sports for an evening of boats, stories, fire, and community around 6:30 p.m.

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Loper cross country, track rank 12th in program of the year
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Nebraska Kearney men’s and women’s track and cross country programs placed 12th in the 2025-26 USTFCCCA Program of the Year standings across all three seasons.

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Northeast Nebraska adult drug court graduates three
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The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court honored three graduates at the Madison County Courthouse on June 5, 2026, recognizing their completion of a rigorous program.

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Central Community College names boys soccer all-stars
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Central Community College named 15 boys soccer all-stars from its 25-county service area, honoring standout high school players with commemorative medallions.

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Taking the kids: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth

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The message took a long time to get to the destination. More than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, and months after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox, Union troops finally arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing the end of slavery. It was June 1…

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