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State and Regional News

How a suspected 'family discount' up to 95% led to Lincoln teen's felony charges

How a suspected 'family discount' up to 95% led to Lincoln teen's felony charges

  • Lincoln Journal Star

The theft led to a more than $4,300 loss at a Lincoln True Value store, according to police. 

'Childbirth is a sacred and life-changing experience' — Kearney doulas provide support

'Childbirth is a sacred and life-changing experience' — Kearney doulas provide support

  • MARY JANE SKALA Kearney Hub

The Childbirth Circle is Kearney's first doula agency. Doulas don't deliver babies. They offer back rubs, steady hands, calm voices and encouragement during childbirth. They visit mom afterward, too.

Lexington defeats Holdrege 14-3 in season opener

Lexington defeats Holdrege 14-3 in season opener

  • Eldon Holmes, Kearney Hub

Lexington defeats Holdrege 14-3 at Keifer Field in Holdrege Friday night.

Athlete of the Week: Kearney High's Lauren Schmeits

Athlete of the Week: Kearney High's Lauren Schmeits

    After her performance pitching for Kearney High, Lauren Schmeits is our first Athlete of the Week of the 2025 Fall season.

    5 Husker greats named to 2025 Nebraska Athletics HOF class

    5 Husker greats named to 2025 Nebraska Athletics HOF class

    • Lincoln Journal star

    Here's a closer look at the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame 2025 class, starting with an Outland Trophy winner and three-time national champion.

    Nebraska football's big recruiting month: Pick Six Podcast, Part 1

    Nebraska football's big recruiting month: Pick Six Podcast, Part 1

      Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down what you need to know about Nebraska football's big recruiting month — June.

      What happened to Nebraska baseball in the regionals: Pick Six Podcast, Part 2

      What happened to Nebraska baseball in the regionals: Pick Six Podcast, Part 2

        Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss where the Huskers fell flat at the NCAA regional in Oklahoma.

        What happened to Nebraska baseball in the regionals: Pick Six Podcast, Part 2

        What happened to Nebraska baseball in the regionals: Pick Six Podcast, Part 2

          Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss where the Huskers fell flat at the NCAA regional in Oklahoma.

          Sitting down with the AD: From Memorial Stadium to the track, Dannen updates facility projects

          Sitting down with the AD: From Memorial Stadium to the track, Dannen updates facility projects

            Troy Dannen wants to see more red. That starts at Memorial Stadium, which will have bright red end zones next season. Read the full conversation with the AD.

            Nebraska football adds rugby-style punter Archie Wilson

            Nebraska football adds rugby-style punter Archie Wilson

              Nebraska has its new rugby-style punter, a program official confirmed Monday.

              The Showdown: How Nebraska softball fell just short of WCWS bid

              The Showdown: How Nebraska softball fell just short of WCWS bid

                In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down how Nebraska softball fell just short vs. Tennessee in the NCAA Super Regional, then discuss their initial reactions to the volleyball schedule.

                Dysfunction, turnover at Planned Parenthood clinic further limit Nebraska abortion access

                Dysfunction, turnover at Planned Parenthood clinic further limit Nebraska abortion access

                  Current and former employees at Planned Parenthood Omaha say poor management has contributed to an exodus of workers, limiting abortion access at the state’s lone clinic still performing procedures.

                  Man describes being rescued from flooding in Omaha

                  Man describes being rescued from flooding in Omaha

                    Man describes being rescued by Omaha firefighters when his car was caught in a flood

                    Nebraska man describes tornado hitting his house Thursday, April 17, 2025

                    Nebraska man describes tornado hitting his house Thursday, April 17, 2025

                      Nebraska man describes tornado hitting his house Thursday, April 17, 2025

                      Local News

                      Lexington Community Foundation disburses over $620,000 in relief funding after Tyson closure

                      Lexington Community Foundation disburses over $620,000 in relief funding after Tyson closure

                      As of May 26, LCF has disbursed over $620,000 in community relief funding following Tyson closure.

                      Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                      Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

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

                      Lexington baseball teams place American flags at cemeteries to honor veterans for Memorial Day

                      Lexington baseball teams place American flags at cemeteries to honor veterans for Memorial Day

                      Lexington's 14U and junior baseball teams showed up Friday, May 22 to place American flags on all three Lexington cemeteries.

                      Veterans keep memories of the fallen alive with Memorial Day service

                      Veterans keep memories of the fallen alive with Memorial Day service

                      Veterans Papillon’s seating was almost full Monday for the Memorial Day service hosted by American Legion Post 111 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5136.

                      State & Regional

                      LPS nutrition service employees, paras to see pay raises; nurses can get stipends

                      LPS nutrition service employees, paras to see pay raises; nurses can get stipends

                      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. 

                      Omaha eighth grader succeeds in first rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

                      Omaha eighth grader succeeds in first rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

                      Omaha eighth grader Sarah Fernandes has advanced to the final preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 

                      Photos: Mike Flood hosts town hall in hometown of Norfolk

                      Photos: Mike Flood hosts town hall in hometown of Norfolk

                      Rep. Mike Flood hosted a town hall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Johnny Carson Theater at Norfolk Senior High School in Norfolk.

                      Flood faces tough questions on Iran, DOJ fund from hostile hometown crowd

                      Flood faces tough questions on Iran, DOJ fund from hostile hometown crowd

                      Mike Flood faced a crowd of about 200 in Norfolk on Tuesday, where he addressed hot-button topics like the Iran war and the Department of Justice's "anti-weaponization" fund.

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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

                      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.

                      2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                      2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                      LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.

                      Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                      Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                      Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.

                      North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                      North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                      Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.

                      Politics

                      Photos: Mike Flood hosts town hall in hometown of Norfolk

                      Photos: Mike Flood hosts town hall in hometown of Norfolk

                      Rep. Mike Flood hosted a town hall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Johnny Carson Theater at Norfolk Senior High School in Norfolk.

                      Flood faces tough questions on Iran, DOJ fund from hostile hometown crowd

                      Flood faces tough questions on Iran, DOJ fund from hostile hometown crowd

                      Mike Flood faced a crowd of about 200 in Norfolk on Tuesday, where he addressed hot-button topics like the Iran war and the Department of Justice's "anti-weaponization" fund.

                      U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the ballot

                      U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the ballot

                      As she did to get on the ballot, Nebraska Democratic Party-backed U.S. Senate candidate Cindy Burbank might have to sue the state to get off it.

                      Tech group challenges Nebraska law requiring parental consent for minors on social media

                      Tech group challenges Nebraska law requiring parental consent for minors on social media

                      "Nebraska’s new Digital ID law makes a mockery of the First Amendment," said Paul Taske, codirector of the NetChoice Litigation Center. 

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