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Trump 'may' release tax returns post-audit. Critics are skeptical

Trump 'may' release tax returns post-audit. Critics are skeptical

  • Josh Meyer USA Today

Trump's long-running explanation for not releasing his tax returns was upended Tuesday when a Justice Department document effectively shut down any existing IRS investigations against Trump.

Biz buzz: Former head of LPS schools has new venture, new spa, Timpte expands and more.

Biz buzz: Former head of LPS schools has new venture, new spa, Timpte expands and more.

  • Lincoln Journal Star

Some of the latest business news involved former LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman being back in the teaching business.

New Korean BBQ and hot pot could be open soon, more Lincoln restaurant news

New Korean BBQ and hot pot could be open soon, more Lincoln restaurant news

  • Lincoln Journal Star

A roundup of restaurant news for the month of May.

Nebraska's public health lab spun up a new hantavirus test in days

Nebraska's public health lab spun up a new hantavirus test in days

  • Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer

Within a couple of days, the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory developed — and validated — what's believed to be the only diagnostic test for the Andes hantavirus in the U.S. 

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

  • Anila Yoganathan
    Flatwater Free Press

Otoe County leaders just approved a moratorium on new data centers. More Nebraska counties are considering similar moves, reflecting growing worry about the industry's impacts.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 25

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 25

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

    City records fourth homicide of 2026 after woman shot in North Omaha

    City records fourth homicide of 2026 after woman shot in North Omaha

    • Kevin Cole World-Herald Staff Writer

    A 21-year-old woman died and a man is under arrest following a shooting Sunday near 28th and Franklin Streets in North Omaha, a police spokesperson said.

    The Fremont church praying for Ben Sasse — and preparing to lose him

    The Fremont church praying for Ben Sasse — and preparing to lose him

      As former Sen. Ben Sasse faces terminal pancreatic cancer, his hometown Nebraska church responds with quiet prayers, steady care and a shared reflection on life's limits.

      Omaha commercial realtors are upping their outreach to students: 'We're trying to recognize them'

      Omaha commercial realtors are upping their outreach to students: 'We're trying to recognize them'

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        Superflag event at Lincoln's Sandhills Global Event Center canceled

        Superflag event at Lincoln's Sandhills Global Event Center canceled

          Sandhills Global Event Center announced that the Superflag event set for Sunday evening has been canceled "due to weather and safety concerns."

          Omaha police say drunken driver struck cruiser, injured officer on I-80

          Omaha police say drunken driver struck cruiser, injured officer on I-80

            A 25-year-old man is alleged to have been driving while intoxicated when his vehicle collided with the rear of an Omaha police cruiser Saturday night on Interstate 80, critically injuring an officer.  

            Police investigating shooting near Los Diablos motorcycle clubhouse

            Police investigating shooting near Los Diablos motorcycle clubhouse

              A 29-year-old man went to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound early Sunday following a shooting in North Omaha near a motorcycle club's hangout. 

              Two tornado emergencies were issued in Nebraska last weekend. Were they justified?

              Two tornado emergencies were issued in Nebraska last weekend. Were they justified?

                The National Weather Service issued two tornado emergencies last weekend. Some storm chasers, including a national senior meteorologist, questioned the weather service's decisions.

                Downtown Champions fosters community, connection in heart of Lincoln

                Downtown Champions fosters community, connection in heart of Lincoln

                  The Downtown Lincoln Association is aiming to reawaken the district through its recently launched Downtown Champions program. 

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                  Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                  Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                  The Haymarket district has been a focal point for businesses and restaurants in downtown Lincoln since the late 1800s. Look back at how the Haymarket changed throughout the years through these archive photos.

                  Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                  Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                  The Haymarket district has been a focal point for businesses and restaurants in downtown Lincoln since the late 1800s. Look back at how the Haymarket changed throughout the years through these archive photos.

                  ‘We are so proud’: Lexington soccer team gave town something to cheer for

                  ‘We are so proud’: Lexington soccer team gave town something to cheer for

                  The Lexington boys soccer team fell to Gretna in the Class B state soccer championship this year. But their run still gave the town hope in a heartbreaking year.

                  Kids encouraged to abandon screens and get active at Lexington YMCA

                  Kids encouraged to abandon screens and get active at Lexington YMCA

                  Younger kids can “Find the Fun in Fitness” at Lexington’s Orthman Community YMCA this summer with Fit Kids Camp.

                  State & Regional

                  Biz buzz: Former head of LPS schools has new venture, new spa, Timpte expands and more.

                  Biz buzz: Former head of LPS schools has new venture, new spa, Timpte expands and more.

                  Some of the latest business news involved former LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman being back in the teaching business.

                  New Korean BBQ and hot pot could be open soon, more Lincoln restaurant news

                  New Korean BBQ and hot pot could be open soon, more Lincoln restaurant news

                  A roundup of restaurant news for the month of May.

                  Nebraska's public health lab spun up a new hantavirus test in days

                  Nebraska's public health lab spun up a new hantavirus test in days

                  Within a couple of days, the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory developed — and validated — what's believed to be the only diagnostic test for the Andes hantavirus in the U.S. 

                  A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

                  A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

                  Otoe County leaders just approved a moratorium on new data centers. More Nebraska counties are considering similar moves, reflecting growing worry about the industry's impacts.

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                  A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

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                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

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                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

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                  Crime

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                  State troopers trying to locate man who ran from traffic stop near Overton

                  In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.

                  2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                  2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                  LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.

                  Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                  Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                  Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.

                  North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                  North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                  Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.

                  Politics

                  A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

                  A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

                  Otoe County leaders just approved a moratorium on new data centers. More Nebraska counties are considering similar moves, reflecting growing worry about the industry's impacts.

                  Sen. Pete Ricketts says 'set process and full transparency' needed for $1.8 billion Trump fund

                  Sen. Pete Ricketts says 'set process and full transparency' needed for $1.8 billion Trump fund

                  Sen. Pete Ricketts on Friday expressed conditional support for a $1.8 billion fund that the Trump administration wants to use to compensate people it says have been victimized by "weaponization and lawfare." 

                  Ricketts backs limits on Trump administration compensation fund

                  Ricketts backs limits on Trump administration compensation fund

                  Sen. Pete Ricketts said a proposed DOJ compensation fund should exclude anyone who attacked law enforcement or broke the law.

                  Hilgers warns Lincoln minimum wage ordinance may face lawsuits

                  Hilgers warns Lincoln minimum wage ordinance may face lawsuits

                  Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers says Lincoln’s new minimum wage ordinance could face legal challenges over conflicts with state law.

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