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Natural Resources Districts help commemorate Arbor Day with Elm planting at Capitol

Natural Resources Districts help commemorate Arbor Day with Elm planting at Capitol

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Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) marked Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting of a New Horizon Elm at the State Capitol, joined by state and conservation partners. The event highlighted ongoing collaboration among organizations like the Nebraska Forest Service and Arbor Day …

5 local schools compete at Don Bader Invite in Lexington

5 local schools compete at Don Bader Invite in Lexington

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington High School held the annual Don Bader track and field Invite Friday at Ray Ehlers Stadium in Lexington.

Cozad's Braiton Snider sets new personal best to win pole vault at Grand Island Northwest

Cozad's Braiton Snider sets new personal best to win pole vault at Grand Island Northwest

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Cozad Haymaker boys track team finished in fifth place as a team Thursday at the Northwest Dave Gee Invite at Grand Island Northwest High School.

Susan Bennett: Bloom where you are planted

Susan Bennett: Bloom where you are planted

  • Jessica Kennedy

I am enjoying my time in Arizona. I don’t regret moving here.

Paul Hammel: Another legislative session in the books, along with another budget crisis averted

Paul Hammel: Another legislative session in the books, along with another budget crisis averted

  • Jessica Kennedy

Some State Capitol watchers say they can’t relax until state legislators go home for the year.

Sarah Neben: The siren call of old furniture

Sarah Neben: The siren call of old furniture

  • Jessica Kennedy

I traveled to Holdrege on Saturday, April 18, for an antique auction conducted by Bramer Auction and Realty. I had seen the advertisement on Facebook for the event, and the amount of stoneware crocks and antique furniture to be auctioned off was substantial.

Diane Yeutter: Abide in the secret place to stay near to God

Diane Yeutter: Abide in the secret place to stay near to God

  • Jessica Kennedy

Shadow Tag was one of the more popular games played during recess.

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Lexington's Oakley Burson. Sofia Silva-Benavidez win the Tree Board Poster Contest

Lexington's Oakley Burson. Sofia Silva-Benavidez win the Tree Board Poster Contest

33 Lexington High School students receive Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy award

33 Lexington High School students receive Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy award

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Biz Buzz: Breakfast Unhinged closes, iconic bar changes hands, gas prices and more.

Biz Buzz: Breakfast Unhinged closes, iconic bar changes hands, gas prices and more.

What was once a combination Filipino and breakfast restaurant is no longer, gas prices and new owners of a downtown bar lean into their music background.

Recent Lincoln-area real estate transactions

Recent Lincoln-area real estate transactions

Real estate transactions from the past week.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 27

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 27

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

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A new era for 1867: Lincoln musicians reveal bold new vision for iconic venue

A new era for 1867: Lincoln musicians reveal bold new vision for iconic venue

The first-time bar owners are drawing on their roots as local Lincoln musicians to shape a broader vision for 1867.

Lincoln marathon needs you: Hundreds of volunteers still needed before race day

Lincoln marathon needs you: Hundreds of volunteers still needed before race day

"We're just super excited that it's almost here," Jami Lanka said.

Firefighters respond to garage fire in central Lincoln

Firefighters respond to garage fire in central Lincoln

It’s not known at this time what caused the fire or how much damage was done.

I was there: Soaked, tired and thrilled, tens of thousands of Zach Bryan fans wait out rain and lightning

I was there: Soaked, tired and thrilled, tens of thousands of Zach Bryan fans wait out rain and lightning

Lightning delays and heavy rain pushed Zach Bryan’s Lincoln show late into the night, canceled the opener and cut songs, but fans stayed for a drenched sing-along finale.

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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 national milestone.

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Closed circuit TV captures armed man sprinting through security during White House Correspondents' Dinner

Closed circuit TV captures armed man sprinting through security during White House Correspondents' Dinner

Rep. Lawler recounts 'chaos and confusion' during White House Correspondents' Dinner

Rep. Lawler recounts 'chaos and confusion' during White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trump calls White House press dinner shooting suspect a 'whack job' and a 'lone wolf'

Trump calls White House press dinner shooting suspect a 'whack job' and a 'lone wolf'

USA TODAY's Susan Page describes White House press dinner shooting

USA TODAY's Susan Page describes White House press dinner shooting

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Nebraska volleyball notes: Chadron embraces Huskers, Robinson and Pierce stand out against Bears

Nebraska volleyball notes: Chadron embraces Huskers, Robinson and Pierce stand out against Bears

Nebraska volleyball’s trip west across the Cornhusker State to Chadron didn't last 24 hours long. However, the Huskers made the most of it. Here are some takeaways from the event.

McKewon: After NFL Draft, Nebraska's lopsided November losses make more sense

McKewon: After NFL Draft, Nebraska's lopsided November losses make more sense

Iowa and Penn State's impressive showings in the 2026 NFL Draft help explain their lopsided November wins over Nebraska, writes Sam McKewon. 

Recruiting: Four-star 2027 safety from Georgia commits to Nebraska

Recruiting: Four-star 2027 safety from Georgia commits to Nebraska

Nebraska football's latest 2027 commit is a top-100 safety from the Atlanta metro area, whose high school team won the state title last season. 

Sunday pitchers duel tips series toward Nebraska baseball

Sunday pitchers duel tips series toward Nebraska baseball

In a game that lasted just two hours and 19 minutes, Nebraska baseball won a Sunday pitchers duel and another Big Ten series along with it.

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Wild adventures: A smart zoo experience in Kearney
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Wild adventures: A smart zoo experience in Kearney

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Wild Adventures: A Smart Zoo Experience returns to Kearney on Saturday, April 25 with animatronic animals, virtual reality aquarium and family activities.

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Walleye Madness fish fry event
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Walleye Madness fish fry event

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Visit the store on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Walleye Madness fish fry with fresh grilled fish, samples and Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck’s batter mix.

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Nebraska state poet Jewel Rodgers to lead GISH workshop
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Nebraska state poet Jewel Rodgers to lead GISH workshop

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Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will lead a GISH student workshop and a free public reading with open mic on April 27 at 6 p.m. in the GISH Little Theatre.

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Earth Day and the birthday of J. Sterling Morton
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Earth Day and the birthday of J. Sterling Morton

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J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska City proposed Arbor Day in 1872. His April 22 birthday later became both Nebraska’s Arbor Day and the date of Earth Day.

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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.

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

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

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

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

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Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help

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We are more connected than ever before, but we also are lonelier than ever — especially younger generations who are even more likely to be on their devices.

5 US cruises you can take in 2026 without a passport

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This year is shaping up to be a good one for vacations that stick close to home.

What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

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The strongest evidence for use of the drugs so far came from trials in patients with severe depression or post-traumatic stress disorder who have not responded to existing treatments.

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Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

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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National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

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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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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...

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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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