Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.
- PETER BREEN Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln's former top cop, Tom Casady wrote a popular blog, "The Director's Desk," where he chronicled local crime history until 2017. Though he still refers to his webpage every now and again, Casady hasn't resumed blogging in his retirement.
- Grace Lewis World-Herald Staff Writer
Nebraska's only immigration court now runs 'mega master' hearings — sometimes more than 100 cases a day. Lawyers say people are being ordered deported without a fair chance.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
Former Sen. Ben Sasse discusses his terminal pancreatic cancer, experimental treatment and legacy in a new CNN special featuring wife Melissa Sasse's first interview since his diagnosis.
- ZACH HAMMACK Lincoln Journal Star
The "Git-R-Done" comedian said in a post on X on Sunday that he had his appendix removed after spending two days in the hospital.
- Lincoln Journal Star
The Journal Star earned 12 national Top 10 honors in the 2025 APSE awards, joining just two other news organizations in achieving a prestigious "Grand Slam."
- Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer
The 530,157 passengers who through Nebraska’s largest airport in June broke the previous monthly record of 524,331 set in June 2025.
The Journal Star earned 12 national Top 10 honors in the 2025 APSE awards, joining just two other news organizations in achieving a prestigious "Grand Slam."
The 530,157 passengers who through Nebraska’s largest airport in June broke the previous monthly record of 524,331 set in June 2025.
Nebraska Cancer Specialists and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center are participating in a expanded access program that allows them to offer a new pancreatic cancer drug to patients while it is under review by the FDA.
Athletes race in the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon, an event for 7-14 year old girls. 7-10 year olds swim 100 yards, cycle 3 miles, and run .75 miles. 11-14 year olds swim 200 yards, cycle 6 miles, and run 1.5 miles.
Athletes race in the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon, an event for 7-14 year old girls. 7-10 year olds swim 100 yards, cycle 3 miles, and run .75 miles. 11-14 year olds swim 200 yards, cycle 6 miles, and run 1.5 miles.
Cheese frenchees, malts, hamburgers and fries, tachas and tastees all disappeared from Lincoln menus, lost to the sands of time with the closure of local eateries, where those dishes were unique specialties.
The summer of 1934 in Omaha was characterized by extreme heat and dryness, leading to record-breaking temperatures, dust storms, and 38 heat-related deaths, mostly among the elderly.
Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier.
The City of Lexington announced Friday, July 24, that Bill Brecks been named deputy city manager for the City of Lexington.
Erick Leiva Lopez knows exactly what kind of educator he wants to be.
Lexington Regional Health Center's pediatric team served as special guests during Story Time at the Lexington Public Library on Wednesday, July 22, providing families with an interactive storytelling experience.
Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.
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Lincoln's former top cop, Tom Casady wrote a popular blog, "The Director's Desk," where he chronicled local crime history until 2017. Though he still refers to his webpage every now and again, Casady hasn't resumed blogging in his retirement.
Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 10 PM CDT Monday
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