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Susan Bennett: A letter to yourself

Susan Bennett: A letter to yourself

  • Jessica Kennedy

From the beginning of May to the first part of June, commencements are taking place.

Paul Hammel: 'Hall of Hot Winds' gasses up for election season

Paul Hammel: 'Hall of Hot Winds' gasses up for election season

  • Jessica Kennedy

Rumors are as common around the State Capitol as brome grass in a roadside ditch.

Diane Yeutter: Become a vessel of light for God

Diane Yeutter: Become a vessel of light for God

  • Jessica Kennedy

God is everywhere.

Sarah Neben: Celebrating life with the littles

Sarah Neben: Celebrating life with the littles

  • Jessica Kennedy

Evan and I participated in the Platte River Children’s Chorale and Platte River Singers concert Sunday night, May 10.

Why 19 Nebraskans complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Why 19 Nebraskans complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

  • JAMES HOYT Lincoln Journal-Star

What some of the 19 Nebraskans who complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show had to say.

Dawson PPD board updates mission and values

Dawson PPD board updates mission and values

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LEXINGTON — At the May Dawson Public Power District board meeting, a new mission statement was approved: “Dedicated to excellence: providing reliable, affordable, and safe power.”

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

  • Ashley Mohler

Lexington residents pressed city leaders Tuesday for answers on jobs after the Tyson plant closure, as families weigh whether they can stay in the community.

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Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

Former Tyson employees express concerns over lack of jobs

Disgruntled residents continue to raise cemetery concerns; Pepplitsch says ‘city is trying’

Disgruntled residents continue to raise cemetery concerns; Pepplitsch says ‘city is trying’

Taryn Arbuthnot shares insight in overcoming injury to qualify for state track in 4 events

Taryn Arbuthnot shares insight in overcoming injury to qualify for state track in 4 events

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Denise Powell, Brinker Harding among candidates at festive South Omaha Cinco de Mayo parade

Denise Powell, Brinker Harding among candidates at festive South Omaha Cinco de Mayo parade

Congressional District 2 candidates Denise Powell and Brinker Harding were among the thousands celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Saturday's South Omaha parade.

Two girls hospitalized after SUV crashes into Elkhorn-area Hy-Vee gas station

Two girls hospitalized after SUV crashes into Elkhorn-area Hy-Vee gas station

Two young girls were hospitalized Saturday after a sport utility vehicle crashed into an Elkhorn-area gas station, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until SAT 9:00 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Dangerous Conditions Until 9:00 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until SAT 8:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Golf Ball Size Hail and Strong Winds Until 8:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until SAT 7:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorms with Golf Ball Size Hail in Northwestern Dawson County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning from SAT 5:48 PM CDT until SAT 6:30 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Golf Ball Size Hail in Southwestern Dawson County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until SAT 5:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail and Strong Winds Until 5:15 PM CDT

Here's how to catch the new 'Star Wars' movie early next week in Nebraska

Here's how to catch the new 'Star Wars' movie early next week in Nebraska

Local theaters are showing “The Mandalorian and Grogu” early. Here's where to catch the next Star Wars film before everyone else

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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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Protesters march in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

Protesters march in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

US Lawmakers Back Taiwan's Participation at WTO

US Lawmakers Back Taiwan's Participation at WTO

Analysis: What Came Out of the Trump-Xi Summit?

Analysis: What Came Out of the Trump-Xi Summit?

'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit

'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit

Sports

Big Ten baseball tournament field set ahead of 17-game week in Omaha

Big Ten baseball tournament field set ahead of 17-game week in Omaha

The Big Ten baseball tournament knows its qualifiers and teams — including No. 2 seed Nebraska — know their paths ahead of a busy upcoming week at Schwab Field Omaha.

'Everything you can dream of': Jordy Frahm dominates, sends Nebraska softball to regional final

'Everything you can dream of': Jordy Frahm dominates, sends Nebraska softball to regional final

The Nebraska superstar pitcher's shutout of GCU has the Huskers one win from hosting a super regional.  

'Super special': Axelina Johansson breaks Nebraska, Big Ten shot put record at league meet

'Super special': Axelina Johansson breaks Nebraska, Big Ten shot put record at league meet

In a moment she said she'll "remember forever," Nebraska shot put star Axelina Johansson broke the program and Big Ten record with Husker fans cheering.   

NCAA softball notes: Grand Canyon outlasts South Dakota, sets up rematch with Nebraska

NCAA softball notes: Grand Canyon outlasts South Dakota, sets up rematch with Nebraska

Grand Canyon softball outlasted Cinderella South Dakota in extra innings to set up a rematch with Nebraska Sunday afternoon. 

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Central Nebraska adult drug court holds graduation
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Central Nebraska adult drug court holds graduation

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Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts in Hall and Buffalo Counties held a joint graduation for 11 participants on April 3, 2026, at the Buffalo County Courthouse.

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Douglas County young adult court celebrates graduation
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Douglas County young adult court celebrates graduation

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Douglas County Young Adult Court honored graduate Danglo on May 6, 2026, for completing a structured treatment and supervision program in Omaha.

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Douglas County marks problem-solving court month with recovery walk
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Douglas County marks problem-solving court month with recovery walk

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Douglas County problem-solving courts hosted a Recovery Walk at Memorial Park on May 2, 2026, bringing together participants, officials and community supporters.

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Six named to academic all-district tennis squad
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Six named to academic all-district tennis squad

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Six Nebraska Kearney men’s and women’s tennis players earned CSC Academic All-District honors under updated criteria recognizing academic and athletic achievement.

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Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 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

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 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

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 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.

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

"Bangaranga," sung by female artist Dara, a thumping, crowd-pleasing dance track, avoided politics and touched on themes of empowerment.

How Rx Kids’ cash aid is helping Michigan moms afford diapers, food and rent

How Rx Kids’ cash aid is helping Michigan moms afford diapers, food and rent

By this summer, a cash aid program for moms and babies will have gone from operating in one city to more than 60 communities across Michigan.

Tennessee McDonald's manager has fostered 91 teen girls in 15 years

Tennessee McDonald's manager has fostered 91 teen girls in 15 years

Several of Donna Neal's foster children said she mixes tough love, a big heart and Big Macs to launch some of the state's most challenging foster kids into living independently.

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Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

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Content by The Power of Pork. Try this Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder dish for dinner.

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Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

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...

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

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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...

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