Years ago, I heard a story about a man that loved climbing. He decided to climb a very large, very difficult ice wall.
- Susan Bennett
Memorial weekend — the kickoff of summer.
- Paul Hammel
Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn’t that surprising.
- Sarah Neben
Our third son, Evan, is about to become a world traveler — and this mama is struggling with that a little bit.
- Ashley Mohler
Stone Hearth Estates of Gothenburg hosted a Lunch and Learn in the Cottonwood Room at the local YMCA on Wednesday, May 27.
- Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer
Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion has a new owner in New York-based DLC, which acquired the open-air retail space this month.
- Ashley Mohler
The Lexington City Council met on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss rezoning and street naming, and heard additional citizen concerns regarding Greenwood Cemetery.
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Need Nebraska court case information? Lincoln City Libraries now offers free access to statewide court databases at branch locations.
A look at events in the Lincoln community.
The pickup games started roughly 30 years ago and have continued ever since. Regulars say they’ve made friends and found community.
Give to Lincoln Day continues to break records, raising nearly $10.78 million from about 28,000 donors for 497 nonprofit organizations in the Lincoln community.
A person is in critical condition after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement following a pursuit that ended in the Home Depot parking lot in Papillion Friday night.
Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.
Strong Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds and Hail Expected Overnight
WK Kellogg Co. confirmed its Omaha plant will permanently close in August 2026, eliminating 451 jobs in two phases starting in July.
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A near-perfect game for Nebraska baseball concluded at 1:16 a.m. Saturday. And the Huskers weren’t even involved in the 14-inning marathon that consumed two bullpens.
Future Millard South quarterback Trae Taylor doubled down on his commitment to Nebraska as he dazzled on Day 1 of the Elite 11 finals.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Over the course of its often star-crossed football history, Kentucky has amassed all-time winning records vs. only four of its 15 current Southeastern Conference rivals. The Wildcats are on the plus side of the win/loss ledger vs. Arkansas (UK is 5-3); Mississippi State (26-25); Missouri (9-5); and Vanderbilt (49-45-4). Alas, none of those four will be annual opponents for ...
The Bowlin Boys, a growing fan section for Nebraska softball players, wear their hearts on sleeveless, candy-striped overalls, taking over the WCWS like "wildfire."
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The Grand Island Public Library will host free Wednesday summer storytime sessions at the Literacy Council, offering activities, library cards and program information.
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Grand Island Public Library’s 2026 summer reading challenge runs May 31–Aug. 8, offering free registration, reading rewards and prize drawings for all ages.
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State Street in Grand Island will close June 1 between U.S. 281 and Lawrence Lane/Overland Drive for roadway upgrades tied to Claude Road and Diers Avenue work.
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Join the Liberty and Literature book club to discuss Joseph Ellis’s "The Quartet" and explore American history, meeting every other month through September 2026.
🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.
🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.
🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.
🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.
About half the counties on the route were thought to comprise towns where Black people were pressured to leave before sunset.
In 2025 alone, ASPCA Poison Control staff assisted with over 12,900 plant exposures in dogs.
Leo Woodall gets his “Good Will Hunting” moment with “Tuner,” a low-key thriller about a piano tuner.
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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...
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...
