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Business

Terry Savage: Home piggy bank

Terry Savage: Home piggy bank

  • Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency

For generations of Americans, the family home has been the largest investment they will ever make. And in most cases, it has given a tremendous financial return over the years. The family home is a pool of capital that many seniors count on for financial support as they move into their retir…

Jill On Money: Is the economy good or bad?

Jill On Money: Is the economy good or bad?

  • Jill Schlesinger

Economists, analysts, and financial journalists have been wrestling with the paradox of the U.S. economy. We are living at a time of historically low confidence, high gas prices, soaring corporate earnings — and by extension, a rising stock market, and a labor market that seems to be holding…

Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

  • Daryl Austin Special to USA Today

Long before crowded shopping malls and overnight deliveries became the norm, everyday commerce in America moved at a much slower, more intimate pace.

50 best cities to raise a family

50 best cities to raise a family

  • Emily Sherman

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

  • Lauren Owens Lambert and Leah Douglas Reuters

Fishermen around the world are spending more time at the dock this spring as soaring fuel costs compromise their narrow profit margins.

Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

  • PRASHANT GOPAL, EZRA FIESER and MICHAEL MACKENZIE Bloomberg News

The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing for a generation shows no signs of coming back.

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

  • Jessica Guynn USA Today

Women in America’s boardrooms made strides in the face of historic pushback in 2020. Then came the backlash against diversity initiatives.

Buffalo Is the 106th-Best U.S. City to Raise a Family In

    Buffalo, N.Y., is the 106th-best U.S. city for raising a family, according to a new WalletHub report that compared 182 of the most populated cities based on 45 key metrics, including the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.

    Winston-Salem Is the 24th-Worst U.S. City to Raise a Family In

      Winston-Salem, N.C., is the 24th-worst U.S. city for raising a family, according to a new WalletHub report that compared 182 of the most populated cities based on 45 key metrics, including the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.

      Tulsa Is the 94th-Best U.S. City to Raise a Family In

        Tulsa, Okla., is the 94th-best U.S. city for raising a family, according to a new WalletHub report that compared 182 of the most populated cities based on 45 key metrics, including the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.

        Madison Is the 14th-Best U.S. City to Raise a Family In

          Madison, Wis., is the 14th-best U.S. city for raising a family, according to a new WalletHub report that compared 182 of the most populated cities based on 45 key metrics, including the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.

          Omaha Is the 24th-Best U.S. City to Raise a Family In

            Omaha, Neb., is the 24th-best U.S. city for raising a family, according to a new WalletHub report that compared 182 of the most populated cities based on 45 key metrics, including the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.

            Tucson Is the 38th-Worst U.S. City to Raise a Family In

              Tucson, Ariz., is the 38th-worst U.S. city for raising a family, according to a new WalletHub report that compared 182 of the most populated cities based on 45 key metrics, including the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.

              Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

              Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

                Long before crowded shopping malls and overnight deliveries became the norm, everyday commerce in America moved at a much slower, more intimate pace.

                Local News

                Lexington Regional Health Center to open clinic in Elm Creek

                Lexington Regional Health Center to open clinic in Elm Creek

                Lexington Regional Health Center is pleased to announce plans to bring healthcare back to Elm Creek, expanding access to primary care services for the Elm Creek community and surrounding areas.

                Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of May 2026

                Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of May 2026

                See our best Omaha staff photos & videos from May 2026

                Lexington Community Foundation disburses over $620,000 in relief funding after Tyson closure

                Lexington Community Foundation disburses over $620,000 in relief funding after Tyson closure

                As of May 26, LCF has disbursed over $620,000 in community relief funding following Tyson closure.

                Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier.

                State & Regional

                LPS plans to sell 20 acres of land in east Lincoln once considered for elementary site

                LPS plans to sell 20 acres of land in east Lincoln once considered for elementary site

                LPS plans to surplus and sell three properties across Lincoln, including a 20-acre parcel of land that was previously considered as a new elementary school site.

                Think your Lancaster County property tax bill is too high? Here's how to fight it.

                Think your Lancaster County property tax bill is too high? Here's how to fight it.

                Property owners can file online at lancaster.ne.gov/propertyprotest, and filing online is the fastest and easiest way to submit a protest.

                OPPD, Sandhills solar deal could generate enough power for 50,000 Nebraska homes

                OPPD, Sandhills solar deal could generate enough power for 50,000 Nebraska homes

                That comes from a power purchase agreement with Nebraska-based Sandhills Energy for a new 250-megawatt facility in Burt County. OPPD is also transferring a York County plant to Sandhills.

                New job postings for Southeast Nebraska job seekers

                New job postings for Southeast Nebraska job seekers

                Browse through the latest Southeast Nebraska employment postings and find your next career.

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                Lexington Community Foundation disburses over $620,000 in relief funding after Tyson closure

                Lexington Community Foundation disburses over $620,000 in relief funding after Tyson closure

                15th annual Give to Lincoln Day looks to break records

                15th annual Give to Lincoln Day looks to break records

                Best Cities for Hockey Fans (2026)

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

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                8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

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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

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                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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                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 The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

                Crime

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

                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

                Nebraska broadband funds shrink as debate grows over internet strategy

                Nebraska broadband funds shrink as debate grows over internet strategy

                Nebraska’s broadband rollout is moving forward, but hundreds of millions in federal funds remain uncertain.

                Flood challengers criticize trade war, cannabis stance after Norfolk town hall

                Flood challengers criticize trade war, cannabis stance after Norfolk town hall

                Democratic nominee Chris Backemeyer and independent candidate Austin Ahlman weighed in on the concerns they are hearing from voters in the 1st Congressional District and Flood's record. 

                Fischer discusses rural broadband as millions in federal funds remain unused

                Fischer discusses rural broadband as millions in federal funds remain unused

                Nebraska leaders debated the future of broadband expansion and fiber internet.

                Nebraska secretary of state weighs keeping Cindy Burbank on ballot

                Nebraska secretary of state weighs keeping Cindy Burbank on ballot

                Nebraska's top election official is seeking legal guidance on whether Democratic Senate candidate Cindy Burbank can withdraw from the ballot.

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