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Lexington School Board approves funds to acquire property through eminent domain

Lexington School Board approves funds to acquire property through eminent domain

  • Jessica Kennedy

After exiting a closed session Monday night, the Lexington School Board unanimously authorized the deposit of the condemnation award in the amount of $1,134,000 to acquire real estate via eminent domain for the property formerly known as Plum Creek Care Center and WEL-Life assisted living at…

Overton Bandit seniors down Cozad Reds 12-4

Overton Bandit seniors down Cozad Reds 12-4

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Overton Bandit seniors picked up their first win this season Wednesday after downing Cozad Reds 12-4 in Cozad.

Pony Express stops outside Cozad on way to California

Pony Express stops outside Cozad on way to California

  • Ashley Mohler

The annual Pony Express Re-Ride passed through Cozad on Wednesday as riders carried the mochila west toward Sacramento, California.

Sumner's Preston Beattie to serve on National 4-H Conference leadership team

Sumner's Preston Beattie to serve on National 4-H Conference leadership team

  • Russell Shaffer IANR Communications

In April, hundreds of youth from across the United States gathered in Arlington, Virginia, for the annual National 4-H Conference.

Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Commendation List recognizes students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Engineering and/or College of Journalism and Mass Communications who met or exceeded a specified grade-po…

Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

  • Ashley Mohler

Though Eustis is a small town, it has deep German roots.

Dad magician brings his mission to Lexington, Gothenburg; summer reading encouraged

Dad magician brings his mission to Lexington, Gothenburg; summer reading encouraged

  • Ashley Mohler

Curtis Hed, a self-proclaimed "dad magician on a mission," brought his all-ages magic show to Lexington and Gothenburg on Thursday, June 11, as part of their summer reading programs.

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Overton Bandit seniors down Cozad Reds 12-4

Overton Bandit seniors down Cozad Reds 12-4

Cozad man faces felony charge after incident at bar

The G.O.A.T. soon will occupy former Wonderbowl site

The G.O.A.T. soon will occupy former Wonderbowl site

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Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 19, 2026

Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 19, 2026

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

Scattered storms, hail and wind possible during Saturday's College World Series game

Scattered storms, hail and wind possible during Saturday's College World Series game

Saturday's College World Series game could be negatively impacted by a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the late afternoon through early Sunday.

Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

News of craft beer giant Zipline ending operations immediately, and other craft brewers tapping out recently, the Lincoln beer scene is thriving. Here are 11 breweres who are sill making beer.

Man gets max for messaging undercover Lincoln officer posing as 14-year-old

Man gets max for messaging undercover Lincoln officer posing as 14-year-old

A Pennsylvania man found guilty of child enticement for messaging a 14-year-old girl who turned out to be an officer has been sentenced to 45 to 50 years in prison. 

Omaha sushi chef David Utterback to open pizza joint; Johnny's Cafe nets James Beard honor

Omaha sushi chef David Utterback to open pizza joint; Johnny's Cafe nets James Beard honor

David Utterback didn't quite win a James Beard Award, but the Omaha sushi chef is opening a pizza place. Johnny's Cafe also received a James Beard honor Monday.

A documentary brought Brandon Teena’s murder to a national audience. Its makers are working on a sequel.

A documentary brought Brandon Teena’s murder to a national audience. Its makers are working on a sequel.

The 1998 film documenting the killing of a transgender Nebraska man renewed a debate about hate facing LGBTQ people. An in-progress follow-up will trace its aftermath. 

Patients taken to hospital after crash closed 48th and Vine intersection in north Lincoln

Patients taken to hospital after crash closed 48th and Vine intersection in north Lincoln

A north Lincoln intersection was closed following a car crash, police said.

Lincoln attorney disbarred after lying to client about case he never filed

Lincoln attorney disbarred after lying to client about case he never filed

The attorney fabricated an email from a judge's bailiff, created a fake ruling and even an "Opinion" from the Court of Appeals "relating to the entirely fabricated case."

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Gas Prices Dip Below $4 — Still 25% Higher

Gas Prices Dip Below $4 — Still 25% Higher

Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons

Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons

President awards Medal of Honor to three recipients at White House

President awards Medal of Honor to three recipients at White House

Jesse Marsch speaks out after Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffers a serious injury

Jesse Marsch speaks out after Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffers a serious injury

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Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons

Jonathan Toews retires from the NHL after 16 seasons

Hometown hero Jonathan Toews is hanging up his skates after a 16-season NHL career that included a final comeback campaign with the Winnipeg Jets.

Jesse Marsch speaks out after Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffers a serious injury

Jesse Marsch speaks out after Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffers a serious injury

Canada manager Jesse Marsch fought back the tears as he spoke about midfielder Ismael Kone's horror injury during the team's 6-0 thrashing of Qatar, and the coach admitted Kone will be a "huge loss" for his side.

Former MAC freshman of the year transfers to Nebraska softball

Former MAC freshman of the year transfers to Nebraska softball

Nebraska softball received its third transfer of the offseason when Toledo centerfielder and 2025 MAC freshman of the year Samantha Bolding announced she was joining the Huskers.

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 47 Dawson Merritt

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 47 Dawson Merritt

We are counting down the top 50 Nebraska football players you need to know heading into the season.

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The monthly community plant swap returns with a new format, including a check-in period so everyone can browse plants and begin swapping together at 11:30 a.m.

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Mid-Plains to offer distance learning nursing theory classes
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Mid-Plains to offer distance learning nursing theory classes

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Beginning in fall 2026, MPCC nursing students can take theory courses at regional campuses and complete first-year ADN/RN clinicals in McCook, reducing travel.

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Second annual interpreter conference held at Boys Town
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Second annual interpreter conference held at Boys Town

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Language Access hosted its second annual interpreter conference at Boys Town in Omaha, bringing 52 interpreters together for training, networking, and court access topics.

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Graduate overcomes challenges to deliver MPCC GED address
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Graduate overcomes challenges to deliver MPCC GED address

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Mid-Plains Community College will honor GED graduates June 23 in North Platte, where student speaker Ian McCoy will share his journey of perseverance and change.

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A documentary brought Brandon Teena’s murder to a national audience. Its makers are working on a sequel.

A documentary brought Brandon Teena’s murder to a national audience. Its makers are working on a sequel.

The 1998 film documenting the killing of a transgender Nebraska man renewed a debate about hate facing LGBTQ people. An in-progress follow-up will trace its aftermath. 

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While No. 1 may not surprise you, hopefully there are a few wonderful shows for you to discover on the list.

Amy Griffin sues woman who said author stole her stories of rape for hit memoir 'The Tell'

Amy Griffin sues woman who said author stole her stories of rape for hit memoir 'The Tell'

LOS ANGELES — Author and venture capitalist Amy Griffin is suing the woman who accused her of stealing her stories of rape for the bestselling memoir "The Tell." Griffin filed a lawsuit against her former classmate for defamation on Monday, claiming that in 2025, the woman "told The New York Times — and through it, the world — that Amy Griffin is a fraud and a thief." According to the lawsuit, ...

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