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Education

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

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

  • Jessica Kennedy

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…

UNK program connects education and industry to grow state’s talent pipeline

UNK program connects education and industry to grow state’s talent pipeline

  • Jessica Kennedy

KEARNEY — Long before she became dean of the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Business and Technology, Brooke Envick kept hearing the same concern from employers across the state.

Nebraska regents set to consider $600 million 'Big Red Rebuild' of Memorial Stadium

Nebraska regents set to consider $600 million 'Big Red Rebuild' of Memorial Stadium

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

Historic renovation of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium is back on the front burner with NU regents set to consider $600 million "Big Red Rebuild." 

Grand Island Public Schools appoint new Westridge assistant principal

Grand Island Public Schools appoint new Westridge assistant principal

  • GRAND ISLAND INDEPENDENT

Elizabeth “Libby” Banderas will join Grand Island Public Schools as an assistant principal at Westridge Middle School in the 2026-27 school year.

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

  • Josh Reyes Omaha World-Herald

Officials didn't offer details about how the chapters would form, but they said students will found and run the Turning Point USA clubs. 

Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

  • Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer

In a January 2012 email thread, Epstein disparaged the Nebraska schools along with several other schools.

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

  • Jessica Kennedy

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year from qualified youths in Nebraska with an interest in the beef industry.

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

    Officials didn't offer details about how the chapters would form, but they said students will found and run the Turning Point USA clubs. 

    Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

    Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

      In a January 2012 email thread, Epstein disparaged the Nebraska schools along with several other schools.

      4 locals make fall honor roll at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

        Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis announced their fall Dean's List and honor roll students Jan. 8.

        Gothenburg's Ali Bartels graduates from UNMC

          Diplomas were conferred on more than 400 University of Nebraska Medical Center students Dec. 19 during the winter commencement.

          Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

          Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

            LINCOLN — The Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year from qualified youths in Nebraska with an interest in the beef industry.

            Cozad's Jaden Vollenweider makes Doane's Fall Dean's List

              CRETE — A total of 372 Doane University students made the university's Fall 2025 Dean's List that was announced Dec. 22.

              Lexington's Taya Berry makes Chadron State College Dean's List

                CHADRON — Chadron State College announced the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.

                Local News

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for July 25

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for July 25

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

                Bill Brecks to serve as Lexington deputy city manager

                The City of Lexington announced Friday, July 24, that Bill Brecks been named deputy city manager for the City of Lexington.

                Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

                Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

                Erick Leiva Lopez knows exactly what kind of educator he wants to be.

                Pediatric story time offers hands-on experience for families at Lexington Library

                Pediatric story time offers hands-on experience for families at Lexington Library

                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.

                State & Regional

                Omaha court packs 100-plus deportation cases in a day; advocates fear for due process

                Omaha court packs 100-plus deportation cases in a day; advocates fear for due process

                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.

                11 lost restaurants of Lincoln. They're gone, but not forgotten.

                11 lost restaurants of Lincoln. They're gone, but not forgotten.

                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.

                Think it's been hot? July 1934 had 11 triple-digit days in a row

                Think it's been hot? July 1934 had 11 triple-digit days in a row

                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.

                Use of Nebraska's 988 crisis lifeline continues to climb 4 years after launch

                Use of Nebraska's 988 crisis lifeline continues to climb 4 years after launch

                The national suicide prevention and mental health crisis lifeline, 988, observed it's fourth anniversary since Nebraska implemented the service on July 16, 2022. Here's the impact. 

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                Overton's Owen Lassen earns overall grand champion market beef champion at Dawson County Fair; other beef show results

                Overton's Owen Lassen earns overall grand champion market beef champion at Dawson County Fair; other beef show results

                Inside a movement: 24 hours in Madison

                Inside a movement: 24 hours in Madison

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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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                Crime

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.

                People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.

                Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.

                Cozad man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drug conviction

                LINCOLN — A Cozad man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on a drug conviction.

                Politics

                Pillen to lead Nebraska trade mission to Japan, Philippines

                Pillen to lead Nebraska trade mission to Japan, Philippines

                Gov. Jim Pillen is leading a Nebraska trade mission to Japan and the Philippines to promote beef, wheat and ethanol.

                Amnesty or work papers? Bacon, Flood split on farmworker bill both co-sponsored

                Amnesty or work papers? Bacon, Flood split on farmworker bill both co-sponsored

                A push in Congress to expand work permits for farm and ranch workers has drawn two Nebraska Republicans into a broader fight over immigration.

                Photos: Ben Sasse through the years

                Photos: Ben Sasse through the years

                Ben Sasse is a Plainview native who went from Fremont Senior High School to Harvard University before representing the Cornhusker State in Washington between leading two universities.

                Growing number of Nebraskans support cannabis — UNL data shows why

                Growing number of Nebraskans support cannabis — UNL data shows why

                A new UNL survey shows support for medical cannabis has climbed to 84% in Nebraska, while more residents report using marijuana and THC products.

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