From fireworks to democracy: Your Fourth of July week in Lincoln SHELLY KULHANEK Lincoln Journal Star Jun 29, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s Fourth of July week. In this edition: celebrations, fireworks, baseball and a look at Nebraska’s democratic process. 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Biz Buzz: Kitties and coffee cafe, new thrift store, doughnuts and more. The week's business buzz includes coffee and kitties, a new Goodwill store, a "hole" new ballgame in Lincoln's doughnut scene and more.
Lincoln Diocese pays woman who accused priest of sex abuse $75,000 to release claims A woman says abuse by a Lincoln seminarian in 1993 shaped decades of her life. A renewed diocesan investigation ended with a $75,000 settlement.
City of Lincoln files complaints over West O storage units without permits The city of Lincoln is going after a businessman for not having permits for storage units on three properties in west Lincoln.
500-unit apartment complex planned on Lincoln's east side A 500-unit apartment building is coming to a 24-acre plot of land on Lincoln's east side.
The G.O.A.T. soon will occupy former Wonderbowl site Troy and Jennifer Olson are bringing G.O.A.T.'s Table, a new sports bar, to the east side.
