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Nebraska AG urged to investigate three out-of-state nursing home chains

Nebraska AG urged to investigate three out-of-state nursing home chains

  • LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star

Disability Rights Nebraska is asking the attorney general to investigate three corporations that own more than 20 long-term care facilities across the state.

Troopers find nearly 20,000 lbs of drugs, trailer full of stolen items in Dawson County traffic stops

Troopers find nearly 20,000 lbs of drugs, trailer full of stolen items in Dawson County traffic stops

  • Jessica Kennedy

LEXINGTON — On Sept. 14, Gov. Jim Pillen, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, and Attorney General Mike Hilgers praised the Nebraska State Patrol following two high-profile criminal interdiction cases this month.

Overton falls 60-20 to Bertrand at home Friday

Overton falls 60-20 to Bertrand at home Friday

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Overton Eagles are still searching for a win on the gridiron after falling 60-20 to Bertrand Friday night at home.

Party like a Haymaker: Cozad hosts fall kickoff celebration

Party like a Haymaker: Cozad hosts fall kickoff celebration

  • Ashley Mohler

COZAD — Cozad community members lined East Eighth Street, on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 12, for the annual Hay Days celebration.

Cozad's Chad Connelly wins year-end title in ranch broncs

Cozad's Chad Connelly wins year-end title in ranch broncs

  • Jessica Kennedy

Chad Connelly, Cozad, finished as the ranch bronc riding year-end champion over the weekend at the Nebraska State Rodeo Association Finals in Lexington.

Lexington Middle School band to perform Saturday at UNK Band Day Parade

Lexington Middle School band to perform Saturday at UNK Band Day Parade

  • Jessica Kennedy

KEARNEY — A tradition that has showcased generations of musicians returns to downtown Kearney this weekend.

Lexington's Patrick Martin claims fifth NSRA tie-down roping year-end title

Lexington's Patrick Martin claims fifth NSRA tie-down roping year-end title

  • Jessica Kennedy

After "retiring" last year, Lexington's Patrick Martin reeled in his fifth Nebraska State Rodeo Association year-end championship in tie-down roping Sunday at the Finals Rodeo in Lexington.

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FOOTBALL: Gothenburg wins home ranked matchup 45-29 Friday over Mitchell

FOOTBALL: Gothenburg wins home ranked matchup 45-29 Friday over Mitchell

Party like a Haymaker: Cozad hosts fall kickoff celebration

Party like a Haymaker: Cozad hosts fall kickoff celebration

Nebraska AG urged to investigate three out-of-state nursing home chains

Nebraska AG urged to investigate three out-of-state nursing home chains

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Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 16

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 16

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

Catch up on recent stories from news reporter Grace Lewis

Catch up on recent stories from news reporter Grace Lewis

Grace Lewis is a news reporter for the Omaha World-Herald. Check out her recent stories.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday: The World-Herald's coverage so far

Celebrating America's 250th birthday: The World-Herald's coverage so far

Check out a collection of stories from the Omaha World-Herald celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Access to stories is free for all over the holiday weekend.

UNL student takes part in inaugural rural Smithsonian internship

UNL student takes part in inaugural rural Smithsonian internship

A UNL student interned at the National Museum of American History as part of the Smithsonian's push to bring rural students to Washington. 

North 46th and Madison shooting

North 46th and Madison shooting

19-year-old woman dies after shooting in north Lincoln

19-year-old woman dies after shooting in north Lincoln

A 19-year-old Lincoln woman died after a shooting Tuesday evening in north Lincoln. Police said one person is in custody.

Lincoln to close street near County-City campus

Lincoln to close street near County-City campus

A portion of H Street will close Sept. 24 as construction continues on Lincoln’s new multi-modal transportation center.

Omaha City Council approves school-police agreements weeks after shock glove controversy

Omaha City Council approves school-police agreements weeks after shock glove controversy

The Omaha City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved ordinances spelling out annual agreements with four area school districts for the placement of school resource officers.

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From paper to digital: LRHC celebrates 50 years of innovation

From paper to digital: LRHC celebrates 50 years of innovation

  • Ashley Mohler

Lexington Regional Health Center celebrated its 50th anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 1, with a free community event at the hospital.

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Nebraska's Rob Aurich full press conference from Sept. 15, 2026

Nebraska's Rob Aurich full press conference from Sept. 15, 2026

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Nebraska's Dana Holgorsen full press conference from Sept. 15, 2026

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No. 1 Nebraska volleyball expecting to get Creighton's "best shot" as rivalry moves to PBA

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball expecting to get Creighton's "best shot" as rivalry moves to PBA

Another chapter to an I-80 rivalry between two nationally ranked programs takes shape at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 

Nebraska defensive coordinator to reunite with former boss as NU prepares for North Dakota

Nebraska defensive coordinator to reunite with former boss as NU prepares for North Dakota

Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites Saturday with former mentor Eric Schmidt, who gave Aurich his first Division I opportunity before returning to North Dakota as head coach.

Photos: Gale Sayers through the years

Photos: Gale Sayers through the years

Photos: Legendary Nebraska coach Tom Osborne through the years

Photos: Legendary Nebraska coach Tom Osborne through the years

Here's a look at legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne through the years.

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Sip & Swirl Wine Bar hosts a New Zealand and Australia wine class with six wines, a full charcuterie spread, and a guided tasting led by the owner sommelier.

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MCC to host McCook Community College 100th celebration

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McCook Community College marks its 100th year with parades, alumni art exhibits, campus tours, athletic events and a reunion banquet over a two-day celebration.

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MPCC rodeo opens season with strong results at UW-River Falls
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MPCC rodeo opened the 2026-27 season at UW-River Falls with the men second, women fourth, multiple event wins, and will next host the Stampede in Sutherland.

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Marker Monday: Nehawka flint quarries history
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Nehawka flint quarries in Cass County, Nebraska, supplied prehistoric toolstone widely traded across Central Plains Tradition sites and are listed on the National Register.

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🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.

Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.

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🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.

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'It's a crisis': The fight in the US over book bans

'It's a crisis': The fight in the US over book bans

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In Lauren Groff’s bookshop, banned books take center stage. Anyone who walks through the front door of The Lynx sees the large dark-green shelf straight ahead with "Banned Books" written above it in big white letters. On it are titles such as Anthony Burgess’s dystopian novel "A Clockwork Orange," Stephen Chbosky’s epistolary novel "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" or ...

Olivie Blake describes writing ‘Dreamland’ as a Gothic take on Hollywood

Olivie Blake describes writing ‘Dreamland’ as a Gothic take on Hollywood

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Olivie Blake has a lot to say. Since the author began writing, she hasn’t stopped. Blake, the pen name of Alexene Farol Follmuth, made a name for herself in 2022 when “The Atlas Six” went viral on BookTok, but the author has been self-publishing for years. If you look at her complete body of work under both Blake and Follmuth (she uses the latter for her young adult fiction), ...

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