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Diane Yeutter: God's presence covers you with divine protection

Diane Yeutter: God's presence covers you with divine protection

  • Jessica Kennedy

When you live close to God, he will protect you.

Sarah Neben: Driving in the raging rain

Sarah Neben: Driving in the raging rain

  • Jessica Kennedy

A “Hallmark Moment,” previously defined by my mom Brenda, is a moment between a couple that is not about the sweetness that you would see during a Hallmark movie, but instead is one of those tense times where neither half of a couple is behaving well.

Susan Bennett: PE class

Susan Bennett: PE class

  • Jessica Kennedy

Do you remember having physical education, or PE classes when you were a student?

Paul Hammel: Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

Paul Hammel: Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

  • Jessica Kennedy

Almost every time I head over to the local work-out joint, there’s some petition circulators waiting.

Nebraska Cattlemen's announces Beef Ambassador contest, advocacy training June 10 in Lexington

Nebraska Cattlemen's announces Beef Ambassador contest, advocacy training June 10 in Lexington

  • Jessica Kennedy

LINCOLN — Nebraska Cattlemen’s NCW – Consumer Education and Promotion Committee announced the 2026 Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest and Advocacy Training will take place in conjunction with NC’s 2026 Annual Midyear Meeting.

Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library

Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library

  • Ashley Mohler

Cinco de Mayo means more than a date — for Lexington families, it’s about honoring roots, sharing food and keeping traditions alive.

Jason Kennedy promoted to president, COO of Nebraska Community Foundation

Jason Kennedy promoted to president, COO of Nebraska Community Foundation

  • Jessica Kennedy

LINCOLN — After a decade of dedicated service as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Jason Kennedy has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Nebraska Community Foundation, a statewide organization focused on strengthening Nebraska communities through philanthropy.

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Cozad boys win Dawson County golf triangular

Cozad boys win Dawson County golf triangular

Cozad girls, Swede boys earn runner-up titles at Gothenburg junior high Dutch Zorn Invite

Cozad girls, Swede boys earn runner-up titles at Gothenburg junior high Dutch Zorn Invite

Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library

Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library

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Omaha Public Schools students apply range of skills in house construction project

Omaha Public Schools students apply range of skills in house construction project

From installing plumbing and drywall to designing landscaping and picking paint colors, Omaha Public Schools students were involved throughout the construction process of a newly completed house in North Omaha. 

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

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

Prep glance: Highlights from Saturday's high school sports action

Prep glance: Highlights from Saturday's high school sports action

Highlights from Saturday's high school sports action.

Nebraska voters see no changes ahead of May primary despite national debate

Nebraska voters see no changes ahead of May primary despite national debate

Despite national debates over voting laws, Nebraska’s rules remain unchanged for the May primary.

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO headlines Omaha shareholder meeting as Warren Buffett looks on

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO headlines Omaha shareholder meeting as Warren Buffett looks on

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett said the decision the conglomerate's board made a year ago to appoint Greg Abel to succeed him as CEO has been "100% successful."

It was a great day for a run: See photos from the 2026 KFRX Mayor’s Run

It was a great day for a run: See photos from the 2026 KFRX Mayor’s Run

See photos from the 39th annual KFRX Mayor’s Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026, around the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. The q-mile race, sponsored by Sandhills Global, featured multiple heats for participants spanning grades 2 through 6.

PACs spend millions in Nebraska's CD2 Democratic primary

PACs spend millions in Nebraska's CD2 Democratic primary

Political action committees have have spent big in the CD2 Democratic primary to support Denise Powell and attack Sen. John Cavanaugh. 

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

New research commissioned by a group petitioning to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska found that doing so could generate just under $87 million in new state tax revenue over five years.

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Tom Shatel’s Press Box: The mess Nebraska ticket holders face

Tom Shatel’s Press Box: The mess Nebraska ticket holders face

Shareholders arrive for the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting

Shareholders arrive for the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting

Nebraska Task Force 1 holds rescue training

Nebraska Task Force 1 holds rescue training

Sitting down with Nebraska CD2 candidate Kishla Askins

Sitting down with Nebraska CD2 candidate Kishla Askins

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Nebraska baseball absorbs rare Big Ten series loss as bats stay cold at Ohio State

Nebraska baseball absorbs rare Big Ten series loss as bats stay cold at Ohio State

Nebraska baseball still hasn’t led against Ohio State this weekend. The result is a rare lost Big Ten series and an RPI that continues to slide.

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UNK shines at MIAA meet as Abdalla wins steeplechase

UNK shines at MIAA meet as Abdalla wins steeplechase

Nebraska Kearney athletes excel at the 2026 MIAA Outdoor Championships, with Abdalla winning the steeplechase and several teammates earning podium finishes.

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Lopers sweep Tigers to close 2026 softball season

Lopers sweep Tigers to close 2026 softball season

Nebraska Kearney swept a season-ending doubleheader vs. Fort Hays State behind complete games from juniors and Chloe Odle, with senior Mary Chvatal tying school marks.

Nebraska softball wins outright Big Ten regular season title

Nebraska softball wins outright Big Ten regular season title

Nebraska softball won the Big Ten regular season crown outright Saturday afternoon with a doubleheader sweep of Penn State and a big sixth inning in game two. 

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UNK shines at MIAA meet as Abdalla wins steeplechase
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Nebraska Kearney athletes excel at the 2026 MIAA Outdoor Championships, with Abdalla winning the steeplechase and several teammates earning podium finishes.

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Lopers sweep Tigers to close 2026 softball season
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Lopers sweep Tigers to close 2026 softball season

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Nebraska Kearney swept a season-ending doubleheader vs. Fort Hays State behind complete games from juniors and Chloe Odle, with senior Mary Chvatal tying school marks.

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Go outdoors demo day at Cabela’s in Kearney
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Go outdoors demo day at Cabela’s in Kearney

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Go Outdoors Demo Day runs Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cabela’s in Kearney, with live camping gear demonstrations and expert advice for all ages.

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Aurora High School hosts Nebraska Supreme Court arguments
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Aurora High School hosts Nebraska Supreme Court arguments

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The Nebraska Supreme Court held oral arguments at Aurora High School for Law Day, giving students a firsthand look at court proceedings and civic education.

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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

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

🎧 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.

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'Chonkers,' the massive sea lion, is drawing crowds at San Francisco pier

'Chonkers,' the massive sea lion, is drawing crowds at San Francisco pier

It's a sight to behold — the 1-ton sea lion peeking his head out of the water and triggering a panic as other sea lions get out of the way.

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter.

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

Even as the vast majority of Americans continue to opt for fixed-rate mortgages, the ancillary costs of ownership fluctuate, mainly upward.

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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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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

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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