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Why the $7 million Fairfield Inn fire didn't trigger smoke alarms or sprinklers

Why the $7 million Fairfield Inn fire didn't trigger smoke alarms or sprinklers

  • ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star

A passerby saw the fire, ran into the 60-room hotel at 4221 Industrial Ave. and alerted the staff who ultimately pulled the fire alarms.

Watch: Remains of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites

Watch: Remains of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites

    See video of the remains of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites near North 27th and Superior Street(s) on Tuesday, June 19, 2026 where Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) responded to a blaze last night.

    CD2 candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures

    CD2 candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures

    • Juan Salinas II
      Nebraska Examiner

    After missing the original deadlines, Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Republican nominee Brinker Harding submitted his financial disclosures to the Clerk of the U.S. House late last week. 

    Coroner: Death of 46-year-old found near Oak Creek an accident

    Coroner: Death of 46-year-old found near Oak Creek an accident

    • LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star

    Andrew "Andy" Marr’s manner of death has been ruled an accident, with the immediate cause of death being due to acute methamphetamine toxicity.

    Lincoln is Top 10 best-run city in America in 2026, survey says

    Lincoln is Top 10 best-run city in America in 2026, survey says

    • WalletHub

    Lincoln ranks ninth according to a new study by WalletHub that compares what 148 of the largest U.S. cities deliver to residents versus what each takes via tax dollars.

    Lincoln, Lancaster County strike land deal for convention, transit centers

    Lincoln, Lancaster County strike land deal for convention, transit centers

    • PETER BREEN Lincoln Journal Star

    Lincoln and Lancaster County have reached a multimillion-dollar land agreement tied to two major downtown projects.

    Humane Society wellness center will give Omahans low-cost options, help them keep pets

    Humane Society wellness center will give Omahans low-cost options, help them keep pets

    • Marjie Ducey World-Herald Staff Writer

    A new wellness center at Nebraska Humane Society will help people who are struggling to care for their pets.

    Meet the 17-year-old chef dreaming of bringing a Michelin star to Lincoln

    Meet the 17-year-old chef dreaming of bringing a Michelin star to Lincoln

      Jayson Bach, 17, hated middle school lunches so much he taught himself to cook. Now, the Lincoln Southeast grad is working on a 100-dish concept restaurant.

      Woman dies from injuries suffered in May crash in north Lincoln

      Woman dies from injuries suffered in May crash in north Lincoln

      • Updated 40 mins ago

      An 84-year-old woman from Clarks has died of injuries she sustained in a crash May 22 in Lincoln at North 48th and R streets. 

      Two adults, child leap from SUV when brakes fail in midtown Omaha

      Two adults, child leap from SUV when brakes fail in midtown Omaha

        Two adults and a 3-year-old child were injured when they bailed out of a vehicle after its brakes failed early Tuesday in Omaha's midtown area. 

        'A shock': Fire destroys north Lincoln hotel, displacing out-of-state guests; no injuries reported

        'A shock': Fire destroys north Lincoln hotel, displacing out-of-state guests; no injuries reported

          A fire ripped through a north Lincoln hotel Monday evening, destroying the building and displacing numerous guests, many of whom were making brief stays in Nebraska.

          Omaha Public Schools will offer some data plans for student devices this fall

          Omaha Public Schools will offer some data plans for student devices this fall

            The Omaha Public Schools plans to offer a limited number of data plans for student devices this fall after canceling the plans earlier this year. 

            Southwest Iowa man dies when car crashes into Pottawattamie County creek

            Southwest Iowa man dies when car crashes into Pottawattamie County creek

              A 22-year-old southwest Iowa man died Monday when his car left Interstate 880 north of Neola, Iowa, before crashing upside down into Mosquito Creek.

              High heat, possibility of storms return to Omaha area this week

              High heat, possibility of storms return to Omaha area this week

                A return to high heat is expected Wednesday in Omaha along with the possibility of a thunderstorm or two in the overnight hours.

                Local News

                Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

                Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

                The Commendation List recognizes students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Engineering and/or College of Journalism and Mass Communications who met or exceeded a specified grade-po…

                Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

                Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

                Though Eustis is a small town, it has deep German roots.

                Dad magician brings his mission to Lexington, Gothenburg; summer reading encouraged

                Dad magician brings his mission to Lexington, Gothenburg; summer reading encouraged

                Curtis Hed, a self-proclaimed "dad magician on a mission," brought his all-ages magic show to Lexington and Gothenburg on Thursday, June 11, as part of their summer reading programs.

                Nebraska Extension will host nutrition, fly control and drought program in North Platte June 26

                Nebraska Extension will host a nutrition, fly control and drought planning seminar Friday, June 26 from 2-4:30 p.m. in North Platte at the West Central Research Extension and Education Center.

                State & Regional

                Why the $7 million Fairfield Inn fire didn't trigger smoke alarms or sprinklers

                Why the $7 million Fairfield Inn fire didn't trigger smoke alarms or sprinklers

                A passerby saw the fire, ran into the 60-room hotel at 4221 Industrial Ave. and alerted the staff who ultimately pulled the fire alarms.

                Watch: Remains of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites

                Watch: Remains of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites

                See video of the remains of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites near North 27th and Superior Street(s) on Tuesday, June 19, 2026 where Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) responded to a blaze last night.

                CD2 candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures

                CD2 candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures

                After missing the original deadlines, Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Republican nominee Brinker Harding submitted his financial disclosures to the Clerk of the U.S. House late last week. 

                Coroner: Death of 46-year-old found near Oak Creek an accident

                Coroner: Death of 46-year-old found near Oak Creek an accident

                Andrew "Andy" Marr’s manner of death has been ruled an accident, with the immediate cause of death being due to acute methamphetamine toxicity.

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                Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

                Small town, big heart: Eustis celebrates German heritage at Wurst Tag

                Nebraska requests exemption from Medicaid work requirements in Dawson County

                Nebraska requests exemption from Medicaid work requirements in Dawson County

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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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                Crime

                Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston convenience store was arrested Saturday in Council Bluffs.  

                Gothenburg woman charged with felony child abuse and sexual assault of a child

                Gothenburg woman charged with felony child abuse and sexual assault of a child

                A Gothenburg woman is being charged with felony child abuse and sexual assault of a child.

                Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                See photos of the large police presence near 19th and Bancroft Streets in South Omaha

                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.

                Politics

                Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

                Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

                Texas Sen. Ted Cruz visited Lincoln on Friday for a campaign event in support of Sen. Pete Ricketts. See photos here.

                Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                Sen. Ted Cruz touted accomplishments under President Donald Trump while painting a Dan Osborn win over Sen. Pete Ricketts as a disaster scenario for the Republicans.

                Nebraska Senate race remains in 'leans Republican' column of national forecaster's ratings

                Nebraska Senate race remains in 'leans Republican' column of national forecaster's ratings

                Nebraska's U.S. Senate race remains in the "likely Republican" column of a prominent handicapper's race ratings — even as the outlet has shifted several other races in the Democrats' direction.

                Dan Osborn submits petition signatures to qualify for U.S. Senate race against Ricketts

                Dan Osborn submits petition signatures to qualify for U.S. Senate race against Ricketts

                Dan Osborn submitted roughly 12,700 signatures Thursday, moving one step closer to Nebraska’s November U.S. Senate ballot.

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