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Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse through Nebraska June 16-18, stops at Midway Ranch south of Gothenburg

Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse through Nebraska June 16-18, stops at Midway Ranch south of Gothenburg

  • Jessica Kennedy

The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse Nebraska June 16–18, highlighting the state’s central role in one of the most legendary communication networks in American history.

Atchison, Ross help Cozad take runner-up at home golf invite

Atchison, Ross help Cozad take runner-up at home golf invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Cozad Haymaker golf team finished as the runners-up at their Monday home invite at Cozad Country Club.

‘About the people and for the people’: Global Roots opens community garden in Lexington

‘About the people and for the people’: Global Roots opens community garden in Lexington

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lutheran Family Services expanded its Global Roots community garden effort to Lexington on Friday, May 8.

'Big Boy' steam locomotive to make stops in Gothenburg and Overton May 28

'Big Boy' steam locomotive to make stops in Gothenburg and Overton May 28

  • Jessica Kennedy

Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, is journeying across the U.S. for the first time as part of the historic coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Gothenburg art offers students enrichment through one-day camps

Gothenburg art offers students enrichment through one-day camps

  • Ashley Mohler

The art department at Dudley Elementary in Gothenburg is offering students a chance to express themselves through a one-day art camp in June.

Work will begin on I-80, Brady to Gothenburg

Work will begin on I-80, Brady to Gothenburg

  • Jessica Kennedy

Weather permitting, work will begin May 18 on Interstate 80 between Brady and Gothenburg, from reference post 205.61 to reference post 213.25, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Lexington boys soccer heads to state for 17th time in school history

Lexington boys soccer heads to state for 17th time in school history

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington boys soccer will face No. 3 Bennington at 7:30 p.m. in the Class B state quarterfinal Thursday, May 14 at Morrison Stadium in Omaha.

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Greenwood Cemetery petition signatures surge over 650 signatures

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199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

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PHOTOS: Lest we forget: How Lincoln remembered fallen LPD investigator Mario Herrera

PHOTOS: Lest we forget: How Lincoln remembered fallen LPD investigator Mario Herrera

Investigator Mario Herrera died Sept. 7, 2020, after being shot almost two weeks prior. On a day where the city of Lincoln and Lancaster County honors officers killed in the line of duty, we have gathered photor from Herrera's funeral procession.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 12

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 12

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

Douglas County Sheriff's Office releases body camera footage of South Omaha shootout

Douglas County Sheriff's Office releases body camera footage of South Omaha shootout

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera photos and new details about the Friday afternoon shootout in South Omaha that left one man dead and a deputy injured.

Nebraska primary coverage, info to get you out to the polls

Nebraska primary coverage, info to get you out to the polls

Douglas and Sarpy County voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 midterm primary elections. Being prepared will make the process much easier.

EMILY’s List president campaigns with Denise Powell ahead of CD2 primary

EMILY’s List president campaigns with Denise Powell ahead of CD2 primary

The head of a prominent national abortion rights group was in Omaha Monday campaigning with Democrat Denise Powell ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary in the 2nd Congressional District. 

Big questions loom as Nebraska voters head to the polls on primary day

Big questions loom as Nebraska voters head to the polls on primary day

Nebraska Republicans and Democrats will vote in key primary races Tuesday at the federal and state levels. 

Nebraska's primary election is Tuesday. Our coverage so far

Nebraska's primary election is Tuesday. Our coverage so far

Check out recent coverage of the 2026 election published in the Omaha World-Herald.

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Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.

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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Hantavirus outbreak: Should we worry about the virus spreading?

Hantavirus outbreak: Should we worry about the virus spreading?

Energy secretary says administration is open to suspending federal gas tax

Energy secretary says administration is open to suspending federal gas tax

American passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive in Nebraska

American passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive in Nebraska

Wizards Win Draft Lottery To Capture No.1 Pick

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Hoby Milner’s journey to Chicago part of ‘a great fairytale’ for his father, Brian, a former Cubs scout

Hoby Milner’s journey to Chicago part of ‘a great fairytale’ for his father, Brian, a former Cubs scout

CHICAGO — A 48-year-long fairytale brought Brian Milner to Tropicana Field in early April. Milner watched his son Hoby toss a scoreless relief appearance for the Chicago Cubs during a win against the Tampa Bay Rays in a full-circle moment for the family. Brian spent 12 seasons (1996-2007) as a Cubs scout and now gets to see Hoby representing the team. In the stands at Tropicana, Brian wore the ...

Before big weekends, Nebraska and Creighton baseball renew rivalry once more

Before big weekends, Nebraska and Creighton baseball renew rivalry once more

Nebraska and Creighton baseball rivals battle for a third and final time this season Tuesday, with the Huskers looking for a series sweep. 

Nebraska basketball transfer tracker: Oft-injured Husker forward lands at Arizona

Nebraska basketball transfer tracker: Oft-injured Husker forward lands at Arizona

Here's the latest on the Nebraska basketball transfer tracker after the commit of Boden Kapke. 

McKewon: Recruiting can be fickle — Nebraska needs its identity in development

McKewon: Recruiting can be fickle — Nebraska needs its identity in development

Recruiting has long been fickle for Nebraska football, writes Sam McKewon, which is why development is the best identity — one that'd get rewarded in an expanded CFP. 

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Knickrehm Elementary’s Buddy Program pairs older and younger students for curriculum-connected activities that build leadership, confidence and schoolwide relationships.

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Nebraska bar admissions FAQs covering MPRE, exam and motion fees, filing deadlines, laptop use, fingerprinting, refunds and application procedures.

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Guidance for Nebraska bar exam reapplicants, including new application requirements, deadlines, fingerprints, amendments and non-ADA accommodation requests.

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Nebraska Supreme Court bar admission by examination overview, including application process, fingerprints, MPRE, deadlines, fees, and 2027 UBE exam dates.

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🎧 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

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🎧 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

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🎧 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.

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

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Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Malignant hope

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Malignant hope

A number of years ago, Jane Goodall wrote a book titled “A Reason to Hope,” which was truly inspirational. I was fortunate to be speaking at an event where she spoke as well, and we got to know each other a little. With the understanding she shared through her work with wild chimps and other apes, she really did give us all a reason to hope. She died last year, but her contributions live on.

The Kid Whisperer: How to reteach kids about their place in the world

The Kid Whisperer: How to reteach kids about their place in the world

Dear Kid Whisperer, I am at a loss. I have a 10-year-old son who simply refuses to do what I tell him. I tell him to take out the trash, he refuses. I tell him to sit down for dinner, he refuses. I tell him to wear different clothes, he refuses. I feel like I need to do something, but I don’t know what it is. Answer: You have a big problem. Every family needs to be a functional hierarchy with ...

Ex-etiquette: Long-distance dilemma

Ex-etiquette: Long-distance dilemma

Q: My child’s father lives 300 miles away from us. He just proposed that our son live with him for two weeks, then me for two weeks. Our son is only 2. I don’t want to seem like “the boss” who is running the show, but this can’t be good for him. What’s good ex-etiquette? A. The first rule of good ex-etiquette for parents is, “Put your children first.” Translation: Practicing good ex-etiquette ...

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Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

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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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Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

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Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

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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...

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