Top Journal Star photos and videos for May 2026
A young worshiper yawns as about 3,000 Muslims gathered for Salat al-Eid (congregational prayer) on the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday at Speedway Village in Lincoln. Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice," is the second major Islamic holiday of the year, honoring Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. “Fifty countries from around the world are represented here in Lincoln,” Nazim Khan, board member of the Islamic Foundation of Lincoln, said. “Muslims from all over the world who reside here in Lincoln are congregating here together under one umbrella, praying to Allah. And I am a Muslim, but religion to me is how can we help each other? We are all the same, different diverse people and we’re lining up next to each other in brotherhood.”
Swimmers enjoy cooling off at the Woods Park Pool on Tuesday, a day after six of the city's nine pools were closed early due to overwhelmed filtration and chemical systems thanks to high temperatures and a large number of swimmers on the first day of the pool season.
Guests select bowls before getting soup during the 24th annual Empty Bowls luncheon Tuesday at the Embassy Suites. The luncheon is one of the Food Bank of Lincoln's largest fundraisers. “It is a heart-swell on a day like today to have this energy and emotion in the room,” said Michaella Kumke, Food Bank president and CEO. “When we think about what this event means, it is the empty bowls that we’ve been able to fill together as a community. And not just in the past year, but in the previous 23 years."
Angie Batten visits the grave of her father, Craig Batten, who served in the Marines in Vietnam, before the start of a Memorial Day ceremony Monday at Wyuka Cemetery. “It is hard because he died so young, but it is just good to remember him and the people that serve our country,” Batten said.
Erie Houdek, a member of Girl Scout Troop 20205, left, places a rose at a gravestone with help from Mia Griess at Wyuka Cemetery during a Memorial Day ceremony Monday. About 150 people attended the ceremony, one of three held in Lincoln on Monday to honor veterans.
Millard North's Tatum Mabus (12) roars at the camera with the plaque after defeating Lincoln East during the Class A NSAA Baseball Championship on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Werner Park in Papillion. Lincoln East lost to Millard North 6-5.
Lincoln Southwest graduate Mustafa Ali Ahmed Guma is sprayed with Silly string by family members after a high school graduation ceremony held on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Lincoln Public Schools graduations continue Sunday with Lincoln High, East High and Standing Bear High School ceremonies scheduled.
Lincoln Lutheran hoists the trophy after defeating Mount Michael during the Class C state championship on Saturday at Werner Park in Papillion.
Members and volunteers with Troop 12 Boy Scouts plant flags at the graves of military members on May 23, 2026, at Wyuka Cemetery. The Troop 12 Boy Scouts have been doing a service project by placing approximately 1,800 flags on the Soldiers’ Circles at Wyuka Cemetery for more than 30 years.
A fan watches Nebraska play Oklahoma State in the NCAA softball Super Regionals on Friday at Bowlin Stadium. The game, which was delayed Thursday due to weather, resumed Friday. This is the first time Nebraska has hosted the NCAA softball Super Regionals.
Lincoln Police investigate the scene after one person died in a single-vehicle crash near Speedway Circle and Park Boulevard on Friday. Police said the vehicle, a green Kia Soul, hit a cement barrier and flipped over.
Grand Island’s Celia McCoy runs the 100m hurdles at the NSAA Track & Field State Championships on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Omaha Burke Stadium in Omaha.
Lincoln East’s Malachi Maly competes in the pole vault at the NSAA Track & Field State Championships on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Omaha Burke Stadium in Omaha.
Lincoln East's Trevor Roach (12) reacts as he walks to first during an NSAA Class A semifinal baseball game on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Werner Park in Papillion. Lincoln East beat Papillion-La Vista South 12-5 to advance to the state championship.
Lincoln Pius X's Brooke Thomsen (22) is embraced by her boyfriend, senior Joseph Majerus, after the Class B NSAA Girls Soccer Championship on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Morrison Stadium in Omaha. Lincoln Pius X beat Blair 2-1 to claim the title. “I’m really proud of her and the team—it’s their turn,” he said.
LPD tech specialist Riley Hamilton leads the pack as he carries the torch up to the podium for opening remarks for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Justice and Law Enforcement Center in Lincoln. The annual torch run, which began at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus, looped through downtown to the Hall of Justice to raise money for Special Olympics Nebraska.
Michaela Bruning is embraced by Ryan Marr as they examine the remnants of her home near St. Libory on Monday, a day after it was struck by a tornado.
Lora Miller searches through rubble that was once a children’s room at her son's home near St. Libory on Monday, a day after it was struck by a tornado.
New homes near St. Libory lay in rubble Monday, a day after a tornado ripped through Howard County on Sunday.
Stormy skies hang over downtown on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln.
A storm passes over southeast Lincoln on Sunday. Lincoln got about 3.35 inches of rain from a series of storms that swept the city beginning last Saturday.
Nebraska outfielder Hannah Coor (23) fields from center during game six of the softball NCAA Lincoln Regional on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska beat Grand Canyon 1-0.
Nebraska pitcher Alexis Jensen (99) pitches against Grand Canyon during the Lincoln Regional final Sunday at Bowlin Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle sends pitcher/infielder Hannah Camenzind (9) off with a fist bump on her way into home plate after her home run against Grand Canyon during game six of the the softball NCAA Lincoln Regional on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Nebraska fans cheer during an NCAA Regional game against Grand Canyon on Saturday at Bowlin Stadium.
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during the NCAA Lincoln Regional on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska beat South Dakota 4-1.
Nebraska infielder Samantha Bland (29) is hit by a pitch to take first as South Dakota catcher Abi Brown (7) can’t get to the ball during the NCAA Lincoln Regional on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska beat South Dakota 4-1.
Nebraska’s Gustav Rydaker takes a breather while competing in the men’s hammer throw during day one of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Rydaker finished 21st with a final distance of 60.19.
Nebraska’s Brayden Bergkamp competes in the decathlon long jump during day one of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Bergkamp finished 13th with a final distance of 6.75.
Nebraska’s Ava Goetz runs the women’s heptathlon 100m hurdles during day one of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Goetz finished first with a time of 13.94.
Papillion La Vista South's Jackson Willer sticks out his tongue after hitting a triple against Lincoln Southwest during a first round game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Omaha.
Supervised by Lincoln Police Department officer Wyatt Shafer (left), Dave Drummer uses a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) gun to measure the speed of traffic during a session with the LPD Citizens Academy on Thursday. During a session led by the LPD Traffic Unit, academy students rotated through 30-minute stations covering fatal crash reconstruction, radar and LiDAR tech, traffic stops and more.
Lincoln Pius X's Chloe Kolm (10) embraces Bentley Schlegel (1) after the win on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Morrison Stadium in Omaha. Lincoln Pius X beat Scotus Central Catholic 9-2.
College of Education and Human Sciences student Rebecca Barnell records herself as she turns her tassel during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The university once again honored its largest-ever graduating class, conferring 3,885 degrees to 3,762 graduates from 45 states plus the District of Columbia, and 61 countries.
Mount Michael’s Ashton Burroughs (6) trots back into the dugout to be congratulated by his team for the third out to resume batting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Lincoln Christian School in Lincoln. Mount Michael beat Lincoln Christian 10-0 by run rule.
Nebraska’s Arina Razina clears the bar during the pole vault at the Nebraska Spring Tune-Up on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Razina won the event with a mark of 4.25.
Rhema Otabor, competing unattached, reels back to throw her javelin during the Nebraska Spring Tune-Up on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln. Otabor won the event with a final mark of 59.55.
Lincoln East’s Ugo Ononaji (6) roars with his team as he hoists the plaque during district finals on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East beat Lincoln Southeast 3-1.
Lincoln Southeast’s Sutton Antholz (22) and Lily Pickerel (0) celebrate after winning a Class A district championship match against Papillion-La Vista South on Wednesday at Seacrest Field.
15-year-old Abigail Durr ties a shoe for fellow Lincoln Southeast ball kid, 7-year-old Teddy Sundberg, as they continue to watch the game during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout. “We just need to do a little better on defense—they’re getting down to the goal and trying to score, but good thing our goalkeeper is saving it,” Sundberg said.
Angela Pillow, center left, is embraced by Elizabeth Buckhanan, right, during the grand opening of the new Malone Center on Wednesday.
Lincoln Southwest’s Ansley Throener (9) smooches the plaque held up by Creighton Allen (3) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Millard South’s Emersyn Wragge (13) controls the ball against Lincoln East’s Harper Ross (13) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Logan Esquivel, 4, (left) rushes to greet an inflatable alpaca as her parents Jaime Esquivel (right) and Megan Esquivel react on Tuesday during a street celebration for Cinco de Mayo hosted outside of Tipsy Tinas Taco Cantina. The free-entry event hosted several hundred guests for food and drinks, T-shirt and swag giveaways, balloon animals, face-painting, an assortment of yard games and live llama/alpaca petting. “She’s the lime to my taco!” Jaime said of his two-man costume with his daughter.
Runners are reflected in water bottles set out on tables along the Billy Wolff Trail on Sunday.
Seven-year-old Paula Valente peeks through a fence to watch runners during the Lincoln Marathon on Sunday outside Memorial Stadium.
10-year-old Carter Raymond rounds the corner from K Street onto South 16th Street during the 39th Annual KFRX Mayor’s Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026, around the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. The one-mile race, sponsored by Sandhills Global, featured multiple heats for participants spanning grades second through sixth.
Willie Brown, left, and her husband, Robert Brown, dance to some music from AM/FM during the Project NO Street Block Party on Thursday at 14th and O streets. To coincide with improvements to the Boehmer Street Music District, the city invited residents to a free gathering with local bands AM/FM and the Church of Blues, featuring “The Voice” competitors Jadyn Cree Olesen and Josh Hoyer, respectively. ”We are loving this — this is so great for Lincoln to come together.” Robert Brown said. “We like to dance,” Willie chimed in.
Task Force One’s Pat Wolfe, center, checks in with fellow member Ryan Loewenstein as they discuss how to support an unstable structure during a training exercise on Thursday at the Lincoln Fire and Rescue's training site.
Lincoln Southeast’s Jacob Cook tees off on hole eight during the Capitol City Invite on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Holmes Golf Course.
Cars drive over the Platte River on the Inglewood Bridge south of Fremont on Wednesday. Drought conditions have led to lower water levels in the Platte.
A 35% drop in Medicaid waiver funding this year could result in Nicholas Bessey losing the community-based services he currently receives, according to a new lawsuit.
A 20-year-old Ceresco man allegedly reached speeds over 160 mph before being arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol in a Wednesday evening pursuit.
The "Con Mis Amigos 50K" — a 31.5 mile jaunt around the Capital City with stops at seven Amigos locations — is part race, part eating challenge.
A state board approved tax financing for a Lincoln volleyball facility and an Omaha soccer stadium, but rejected nine other projects across Nebraska.
A 25-year-old Lincoln man has been jailed in connection with a shipment of nearly 100 pounds of marijuana and roughly 100 THC vape cartridges.
Students were unable to access exams, assignments or grades after a system outage. Hackers claimed they accessed data from millions of users across thousands of schools.
Voters from 199 Lancaster County precincts will descend upon 149 polling places open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday with many choices.
A judge has ordered a Lincoln woman facing three felonies for allegedly starving a boy and locking him in his room to be treated at the Lincoln Regional Center.
A Lincoln man who shot and killed his neighbor in 2024 will spend up to 40 years in prison after a judge handed down the maximum sentence.
A judicial nominating commission has forward two names to Gov. Jim Pillen for his consideration to be the next Lancaster County District Court judge.
The 19-month-old who was injured when a car crashed into a Lincoln restaurant on Saturday has been released from a hospital in Omaha.
A 21-year-old Lincoln man spent the weekend in jail after allegedly pointing a gun at a group of people walking near Ninth and N streets around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
Voters from 199 Lancaster County precincts will descend upon 149 polling places open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday with many choices.
Lincoln’s City Council passed a minimum wage ordinance despite a state opinion calling it invalid.
Lincoln Police spokesperson Erika Thomas said Michael Hughes, 47, went to the Hall of Justice on Monday morning to be booked on the misdemeanor charge.
A 74-year-old man is accused of firing a shotgun during an argument with his neighbors just outside of Lincoln after a pregnant horse and its colt, which the neighbors owned, were found dead.
Joshua Meyers, 40, faces up to life in prison for the October death of Tracy Henman, a woman remembered by her family as "the light of so many people's worlds."
Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office have begun an investigation into the deaths of two adults who apparently consumed rare over the counter medicinal products.
Just before 5:45 p.m. Monday, officers with the Lincoln Police Department responded to a crash after a vehicle had struck the Asian Buffet at 5130 N. 27th St.
A 21-year-old Lincoln man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on school grounds after allegedly having a pistol on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's campus.
A 30-year-old Lincoln man is facing a felony theft charge in connection with the reported theft of thousands from the Nebraska Lottery.
Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Tyson Moodie said this involved three days of messages, where Strickland asked for photos, offered money and suggested meeting for a sexual encounter.
The killing happened shortly after he was released from jail for violating a protection order.
A car crash over the weekend caused $40,000 in damage to a restaurant in north Lincoln, according to the crash report.
Lincoln police say the thief who broke into a south Lincoln adult store last month appears to have done it again.
The Lincoln Police Department's seatbelt enforcement project -- part of the nationwide “Make it Click” campaign -- starts Friday and will run through the end of the month.
Two women have sued Lincoln-based Universal Pure over a data breach that exposed sensitive information of current and former workers.
A former Palmyra teacher pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse by a school employee after a judge rejected a challenge to the law. He faces up to 20 years.
A student at Everett Elementary was allegedly sprayed with pepper spray by another student Wednesday.
A 35-year-old Lincoln man has been arrested on a warrant for allegedly assaulting a woman using a rotary tool and a soldering iron and burning her with a glass pipe.
Work to revamp Lincoln's main downtown street will take a big step forward next week, and drivers should pay heed.
Lincoln could grow to 440,000 people by 2050. City officials are asking residents to help shape what that future looks like.
A 34-year-old Lincoln man has been arrested for his alleged connection with six burglaries across Lincoln, police said.
The Pony Express Ride is underway, carrying messages from families and youth to the Capitol this weekend.
A Nebraska household in Ogallala was the first reported high-speed internet connected funding through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, the Nebraska Broadband Office announced Thursday.
On Friday, the city dedicated the public health clinic at the Health Department's building at 3131 O St. in Lopez's honor.
A drug task force search Thursday afternoon led to an arrest and a cache of cocaine, marijuana, mushrooms and homemade explosives at a home in northwest Lincoln, police say.
A Malibu man received 14 years in federal prison in Nebraska for helping transport thousands of pounds of marijuana and millions in drug proceeds tied to a nationwide trafficking organization.
Christenson, who helped refugees like the Muslics and people formerly incarcerated through his nonprofit Bridges to Hope, died May 9 at Holmes Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was 89.
A 34-year-old Lincoln man has been arrested in connection with six burglaries across Lincoln, police said.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced two street will be closed beginning Monday.
A Sunday afternoon crash on Interstate 80 west of Lincoln has been cleared as of 1:19 p.m.
Community members can vote for the 2026 One Book One Lincoln selection through Aug. 31 after finalists are announced Monday.
Around 3:15 a.m, officers were sent to 5530 Franklin St. where one person was shot.
A woman was allegedly robbed at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon while leaving her central Lincoln apartment, police say.
A Lincoln police officer who resigned last month facing an internal affairs investigation over an allegation of sexual misconduct is giving up his law enforcement certification.
"I aspire not just to be a judge, but to be a good judge," Jennifer Huxoll said at a judicial nominating commission hearing earlier this month.
The Senate advanced a measure requiring congressional approval for more Iran military action. Ricketts and Deb Fischer voted no.
“In my mind, we absolutely won the biggest and most important game, which was (Tuesday),” Williams said Wednesday. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to be a superchampion.”
"There's been a lot of talk about the credibility of the appellant in this, and it's somewhat intertwined," Chief Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Dan Zieg said.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers says Lincoln’s new minimum wage ordinance could face legal challenges over conflicts with state law.
Police say a Lincoln man hurled racial slurs and threats at a woman and her children inside a north Lincoln Sam’s Club. He now faces child abuse charges.
The Journal Star welcomes three journalists to its newsroom: business reporter Tomer Ronen, award-winning education reporter Livia Ziskey, and returning summer news intern Susie Bovaird.
The lawsuit says, in recent years, the Legislature has upended the grant process and misused the Environmental Trust as a "piggy bank" to cover other state expenses.
At trial, Foltz Brothers and its insurer stipulated that Thomas Hastreiter had been injured in the course of his work. But they said his preexisting cancer caused his death.
The Downtown Lincoln Association is aiming to reawaken the district through its recently launched Downtown Champions program.
Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent John Skretta would see a more than $14,000 annual pay increase if the Lincoln Board of Education approves a two-year contract later this month.
A report released by Stanford and Harvard researchers finds that Lincoln Public Schools students are performing more than a full grade level behind 2019 peers in math and reading.
Nutrition workers, paraeducators and nurses would be eligible for pay increases and stipends under agreements discussed at the Lincoln Board of Education's Tuesday evening meeting.
A 25-year-old man is alleged to have been driving while intoxicated when his vehicle collided with the rear of an Omaha police cruiser Saturday night on Interstate 80, critically injuring an officer.
Riley Dawn Stevens' last possible location might have been Sydney, and she might be traveling toward Kansas City with another woman
A century-old water fight between Nebraska and Colorado is headed toward its next chapter at the U.S. Supreme Court.
A Nebraska delegation plans another trip to Ukraine focused on aid, agriculture and documenting wartime life near the front lines.
Lincoln Fire & Rescue says a heat lamp in a duck enclosure caused a garage fire Sunday that caused an estimated $90,000 in damage.
The three finalists are: "The Names" by Florence Knapp; "Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger; and "There Are Rivers in the Sky" by Elif Shafak.
A second man has been charged federally in connection with an alleged plot to bring cars stolen in Texas to Nebraska to sell.
The jury found Seville Colliers guilty of terroristic threats, not guilty of tampering with a witness and were hung on a charge of sexual assault in the first degree.
Deputies believe a Ford Focus was heading south on Northwest 84th Street when it failed to stop at the intersection at West O Street and collided with an eastbound Nissan Kicks.
A 56-year-old Lincoln man died Friday after a single-vehicle crash near Salt Creek, according to investigators.
Six seminarians studying to be priests in the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln are pilgrimaging across the state. The group will travel 375 miles by foot in less than a month.
Nebraska's top election official is seeking legal guidance on whether Democratic Senate candidate Cindy Burbank can withdraw from the ballot.
"Nebraska’s new Digital ID law makes a mockery of the First Amendment," said Paul Taske, codirector of the NetChoice Litigation Center.
The award-winning musical "Chicago" is coming to Lincoln's Historic Haymarket District. The blockbuster hit will run from June 11-28 at TADA Theatre.
A 36-year-old Lincoln man has been charged after allegedly threatening to stab a woman early Monday morning.
A Lincoln man pleaded not guilty after allegedly telling Raymond Central students he would “kill them” last month.
The Lincoln Community Playhouse is hosting a fundraising gala benefiting the annual Penguin Project and will include a live auction and performance of "Frozen Jr."
A Nebraska City man has been cited for a Sunday afternoon crash that injured an Otoe County deputy.
Dr. Sunil Hingorani's attorney said he was "largely banished" from the clinic following a meeting Oct. 18, 2024.
Property owners can file online at lancaster.ne.gov/propertyprotest, and filing online is the fastest and easiest way to submit a protest.
Weston is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a dedicated history book and weekend festival on June 12-14. Founded in 1876, the Saunders County town has a population of about 250 people.
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.
At about 7:15 p.m. Monday, deputies from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and first responders were sent to the crash that killed one person and injured seven.
A 24-year-old Lincoln man has been cited for driving under the influence in a Tuesday night crash, police said.
Nearly 500 nonprofits are taking part in Give to Lincoln Day, which is Thursday.
During the first quarter of 2026, only 16 cases were reported for a total loss of $284,169. Since then, the numbers have climbed to a loss of over $2.7 million.
Best-selling historian Nathaniel Philbrick will discuss the American Revolution during a free Oct. 27 lecture at the Lied Center in Lincoln.
The governor's order comes after the Legislature failed to pass legislation requiring public school boards and postsecondary institutions to adopt a discrimination and harassment policy that includes antisemitism.
A Lincoln man convicted of delivering fentanyl tied to a 2023 overdose death was sentenced to prison Thursday.
University of Nebraska Police arrested a campus custodian Wednesday, a day after a warrant went out for his arrest accusing him of abusing a vulnerable adult.
A cast of more than 60 homeschooled students and their friends are performing "The Lion King" in a south Lincoln backyard, and the public is invited to attend for free.
“My name is Pattie Gonia. I chose it. I built it. I’ve earned it. And I am not going anywhere. Patagonia, drop the lawsuit," she said.
A Lincoln man awaiting sentencing in a 2025 assault case now faces new strangulation and terroristic threats charges after another alleged domestic assault.
A drug task force search over the weekend led to the arrest of a 53-year-old man after investigators allegedly found 2 pounds of methamphetamine and deadly weapons in his possession.
Scott Gray, an OPD veteran, was named the executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice on Thursday.
The boy said the keys were on the driver's seat and the car was unlocked, "so he took it."
A new risk assessment system and court text reminders could reshape how Lancaster County handles pretrial defendants.
The Republican attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana and Louisiana have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Justice Department’s order reclassifying marijuana as a less harmful drug.
Time to check your lottery tickets — one lucky player is holding a ticket worth $22,000.
A bomb threat prompted an evacuation at College View Church on Friday morning. Lincoln police later said the threat was not believed to be credible.
Lee Arnett, just before his ninth birthday, died days after an alleged domestic violence attack that left his mom with life-threatening injuries. He was buried in Lincoln on Thursday.
Need Nebraska court case information? Lincoln City Libraries now offers free access to statewide court databases at branch locations.
A 38-year-old man is dead after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement following a pursuit that ended in the Home Depot parking lot in Papillion Friday night.
Nine Lincoln streets will face temporary full or partial closures starting this week for utility repairs, crane work and local events like the Havelock Run. Alternate routes are advised.
A dust storm triggered a 16-vehicle crash on I-80 near Brule, Nebraska, killing one person and seriously injuring five others. Several vehicles caught fire during the Saturday incident.
Investigators believe 30-year-old Devon Rejda, the boyfriend of the child’s mother, was responsible for the injuries.
A 47-year-old Lincoln man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a south Lincoln business, drinking liquor and setting a car on fire, police said.
Police are searching for three men after an 18-year-old Lincoln man was allegedly attacked near downtown Lincoln overnight.
The legislation prohibits public power utilities from interfering with private power plants built to serve a single industrial customer with a new electricity demand over 1,000 megawatts.
Nebraska advocacy groups believe there is more work to be done next session in the state Legislature to create stronger guardrails for children using artificial intelligence and social media.
Belmont residents helped build the neighborhood’s wish list. Now the city is moving forward with a major redevelopment plan.
A 44-year-old Lincoln woman is facing two felony charges for allegedly using credit cards stolen from wallets left in cars parked at Wyuka Cemetery on Memorial Day weekend.
Three people have been charged for their alleged involvement in a recent drug bust after investigators intercepted more than three pounds of methamphetamine being mailed to Lincoln.
Jeffrey Buford, 53, made his first court appearance on the charges Friday, where a judge set his percentage bond at $150,000.
WK Kellogg Co. confirmed its Omaha plant will permanently close in August 2026, eliminating 451 jobs in two phases starting in July.
Police are investigating after finding blood and a shell casing in a west Lincoln apartment Monday afternoon.
The Near South group had asked the city to prohibit the opening of a smoke shop at 1921 S. 17th St., a one-story building and former corner store owned by Speedway Properties.
Independent candidate for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District Austin Ahlman will host his first town hall in his hometown of Norfolk on June 11 at VFW Winter-Munson Post 1644.
Police are investigating a suspected arson that left a stolen camper and an SUV engulfed in flames Sunday night.
Aging Partners serves older adults at five senior centers in Lincoln, three senior centers outside Lincoln but within Lancaster County and in seven counties surrounding Lancaster County.
On Wednesday, the office announced 62-year-old Gay Wah, from Lincoln, died from their injuries.
Nearly 20 years later after its founding in Lincoln, the American Outlaws has more than 200 chapters nationwide. The group has plenty planned in Nebraska for the World Cup.
Sen. Pete Ricketts said Congress needs to get the reconciliation package through as soon as possible to maintain strong national security, adding the delay is "putting every American at risk."
A motor home was considered a complete loss after the owners experienced a mechanical failure on Interstate 80 Wednesday afternoon, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.
A 35-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two officers Wednesday morning outside a north Lincoln hotel, court records show.
A 31-year-old man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his father Thursday afternoon in Ashland, the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
The bird has claimed a stretch of trail just south of Leon’s Gourmet Grocer, where it appears to be defending a nearby nest from anyone it deems a threat.
The new Pump & Pantry at 84th and Van Dorn streets will include a Quiznos sandwich shop.
A 3-year-old was transported to Children's Nebraska hospital in Omaha on Friday night after nearly drowning at an apartment complex pool in east Lincoln.
A single occupant was found dead after a crash and motor fire overnight in a north Lincoln parking lot. LPD is still working to identify the occupant.
The 15th annual Give to Lincoln Day raised over $8.7 million for nearly 500 local nonprofits. The fundraiser ran from May 1-28, ending with the annual nonprofit festival at Tower Square.
Lincoln police are looking for a suspect who is accused of driving into as many as five people during an early Sunday altercation.
FIFA collaborated with the Arbor Day Foundation in a tree-planting initiative across all 16 North American host cities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A 25-year-old Lincoln man has been charged after troopers intercepted a package containing over 4 pounds of marijuana. A search of his residence then revealed 15 firearms, court records show.
Though it's one of the best states for kids to grow up, Nebraska is slipping in economic well-being, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Members of the public have the opportunity to weigh in on the biennial budget at a hearing during a City Council meeting on Aug. 3.
After reviewing the election materials provided by county election officials, the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers unanimously certified the state election results and did not identify any automatic recounts.
A 50-year-old Lincoln woman allegedly struck a pedestrian in a parking lot near 13th and F streets Monday morning, according to court documents.
The 59-year-old driver who died in an overnight crash this weekend has been identified.
Substitute teachers, office workers and maintenance staff at Lincoln Public Schools are up for pay raises if the Lincoln Board of Education approves agreements next month.
Dan Osborn submitted roughly 12,700 signatures Thursday, moving one step closer to Nebraska’s November U.S. Senate ballot.
