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Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday

Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday

  • Jessica Kennedy

As the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares resumed Tuesday, the defendant was back on the stand questioned by Defense Attorney David Tarrell in a re-direct.

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

  • Jessica Kennedy

In lengthy testimony Monday, Aristh Rodriguez-Linares took the stand in Dawson County District Court Monday, as he faces three Class 1 felonies, including murder, in connection to the shooting death of Mykal Farinas Carballo on Jan. 21, 2025.

Nebraska, Creighton volleyball will be televised on Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska, Creighton volleyball will be televised on Nebraska Public Media

  • Jessica Kennedy

Nebraska Public Media will televise six Nebraska and Creighton volleyball home matches this fall.

Good Samaritan features artwork by self-taught painter Lon Krugman

Good Samaritan features artwork by self-taught painter Lon Krugman

  • Jessica Kennedy

KEARNEY — The Walkway Gallery at CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a new exhibit by self-taught Nebraska painter Lon Krugman.

Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial

Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial

  • Jessica Kennedy

The court heard the final three witnesses Friday in the state's case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington.

Diane Yeutter: Live life steady and balanced depending on God

Diane Yeutter: Live life steady and balanced depending on God

  • Jessica Kennedy

God provides each person a road of promise to travel while living on earth.

Sarah Neben: Pet peeves with technology

Sarah Neben: Pet peeves with technology

  • Jessica Kennedy

Recently I found and shared a post on Facebook that stated: “Sometimes I miss old remotes and old electronics. You pressed the power button, and the television came on. No account. No update. Things did less, but they worked without argument.”

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'Took my breath away' — Elm Creek, nearby communities unite at vigil for 3 injured teens

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Cozad's Landon Baker earns Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship through Nebraska Department of Transportation

Cozad's Landon Baker earns Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship through Nebraska Department of Transportation

Locals ask what’s next for Tyson; Pepplitsch says the city is working on it

Locals ask what’s next for Tyson; Pepplitsch says the city is working on it

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Gretna Community Complex aimed at helping Sarpy County city keep pace with growth

Gretna Community Complex aimed at helping Sarpy County city keep pace with growth

The Gretna Community Complex will combine city hall and city libraries, along with other amenities, under one roof. The complex is projected to open at the end of February.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

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

Omaha announces campaign to honor sacrifices on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

Omaha announces campaign to honor sacrifices on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

From Sept. 1 through Sept. 11, officials urged Omaha-area residents to perform acts of service to honor of those who sacrificed on or after Sept. 11, 2001.

Nebraska Ed Board unanimously approves new North Omaha school in delayed vote

Nebraska Ed Board unanimously approves new North Omaha school in delayed vote

The Nebraska State Board of Education has voted to approve a Black-founded school in North Omaha after concerns over references of an "abolitionist framework" delayed the process. 

Construction continues on new $33 million Gretna Community Complex

Construction continues on new $33 million Gretna Community Complex

Construction continues on the new $33 million Gretna Community Complex as seen Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

Omaha police identify woman killed in fiery crash on Interstate 80

Omaha police identify woman killed in fiery crash on Interstate 80

A 20-year-old woman has been identified as the person who died Monday in a single-vehicle, fiery crash on Interstate 80 in south Omaha.

Family of pedestrian killed in crash near WarHorse sues Lincoln driver

Family of pedestrian killed in crash near WarHorse sues Lincoln driver

A lawsuit alleges a Lincoln driver’s negligence caused the death of a 25-year-old Crete man who was struck while crossing a street.

Lincoln hosts the city's first ever Hydrant Party

Lincoln hosts the city's first ever Hydrant Party

The city is hosting four hydrant parties this month. The next three are Friday at the UPCO Park parking lot; Monday at the Arnold Heights Park parking lot; and Aug. 21 at the Roberts Park parking lot.

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Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

  • Jessica Kennedy

In lengthy testimony Monday, Aristh Rodriguez-Linares took the stand in Dawson County District Court Monday, as he faces three Class 1 felonies, including murder, in connection to the shooting death of Mykal Farinas Carballo on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Nebraska's Tyler Yelk remembers UNO football

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Mac Engel: WNBA addressing transgender issue is an attack on common sense

Mac Engel: WNBA addressing transgender issue is an attack on common sense

FORT WORTH, Texas — We have approximately two months remaining of terrifying headlines, such as “Transgenders Taking Over Sorority RushTok?” and “The Next Regular Season WNBA MVP Will Be a Man.” Few words mobilize voters like “Trans,” and it doesn’t matter if the population of this community can fit in the standard living room. The November midterms are coming, and the people who need to win ...

Husker notes: NU wants to 'Take 3', Jahsear Whittington's 'elite twitch,' Jeremiah Charles' rise

Husker notes: NU wants to 'Take 3', Jahsear Whittington's 'elite twitch,' Jeremiah Charles' rise

In Nebraska football notes, Husker players discuss their new "Take 3" mantra while Rob Aurich praises Jahsear Whittington's "elite twitch" and Jeremiah Charles' growth. 

UNC AD pushes for LLC to help manage — and grow — Tar Heels’ athletic revenue

UNC AD pushes for LLC to help manage — and grow — Tar Heels’ athletic revenue

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina athletic director Steve Newmark presented a plan Tuesday to house revenue-generating parts of the UNC athletic department within an associated entity. If approved, six pieces of the athletic department — multimedia rights, licensing, ticketing, NIL, special events and the operations of Finley Golf Course — would be moved into a new limited liability company, ...

Shatel: Rob Aurich wants fast and violent. That sounds like Blackshirts

Shatel: Rob Aurich wants fast and violent. That sounds like Blackshirts

Rob Aurich brings a blue-collar background and aggressive philosophy to Nebraska’s defense. His success will depend on developing difference-makers and demanding relentless effort.

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2026 UNK athletic hall of fame class announced
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Nebraska-Kearney will induct five former athletes and coach Lyle Claussen into its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend ceremonies Oct. 2-3.

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MPCC dual credit program drives record enrollment growth
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Mid-Plains Community College reports a 34% jump in dual credit enrollment and a 136% increase in completed credit hours after launching free dual credit courses.

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Nebraska history spotlight: Rock County Historical Society Museum
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Rock County Historical Society Museum in Bassett preserves local railroad, pioneer, church, school, and farm history and hosts seasonal events and tours.

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2026 Cody Pool summer pass update and Rec Center access
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Cody Pool closes Aug. 11, and 2026 Cody Pool passes will be honored for pool access only at the Rec Center from Aug. 12 through the end of August.

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'Westhampton' among independent films flying under the radar | Streamed & Screened podcast

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The summer is for blockbusters and big budget movies, but in between there are plenty of smaller, independent films to be found.

What do we owe each other after tragedy strikes our community? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 Grief rarely follows a single path. The hosts discuss public sorrow, private pain and why genuine relationships remain essential during difficult times.

Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

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12 crime, mystery and detective novels in translation to read this summer

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There’s no mystery here: We all love a good detective novel. The genre, which arguably began with Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” has since launched a worldwide crime wave. And while there are many great mysteries written in English, you’re missing out if you don’t occasionally pick up a book in translation for a fresh take on the genre. Some authors are already well-known ...

Column: Reconnecting with authors Colin Asher and Irvine Welsh, both with new books

Column: Reconnecting with authors Colin Asher and Irvine Welsh, both with new books

Writers write, and if they are good or lucky enough, what they write gets published, increasingly online but still, for many, the old-fashioned way: ink on paper in hardcover books. I reconnected with two writers and their new books in a recent edition of the New York Times Book Review, the last remaining dedicated, stand-alone print book review section in a major United States newspaper. Of ...

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