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@journalstar.com
Hundreds of Lincoln Southeast students walk out of school to protest immigration enforcement
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Hundreds of Lincoln Southeast students walk out of school to protest immigration enforcement
Lincoln Southeast High School students walked out of school Wednesday and took to the streets to protest federal immigration enforcement.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/article_346031c9-7c6f-4303-92dc-83e6e040bc23.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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Lincoln council considers housing 'bridge' between downtown, Telegraph District
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Lincoln council considers housing 'bridge' between downtown, Telegraph District
Plans for the apartment building at 18th and N streets say it's expected to cost $25.5 million and be completed by the end of 2028.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/article_b49fc84f-c02f-47a8-9815-4516dc1ed1dc.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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Family, police search for Lincoln man who missed work and vanished
A Lincoln family is asking for help finding a 27-year-old man last seen Wednesday morning. Police say the search is active. Anyone with information is urged to call.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/article_8b137079-6eb7-49e4-a6b9-70f7d9902704.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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Lincoln police officer hospitalized after possible crash following Nebraska basketball game
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Lincoln police officer hospitalized after possible crash following Nebraska basketball game
The officer "was taken to the hospital to be checked out for multiple injuries and doesn't recall what happened," police said.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_61fb4e50-677b-4bff-a3f8-ff7ff3678d62.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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In Los Angeles, a news outlet ‘superbloom’ is emerging - Poynter
Five outlets have launched in five months in a city whose paper of record, the Los Angeles Times, has downsized considerably
https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2026/los-angeles-new-local-news-outlets-startups/?utm_source=Poynter+Institute&utm_campaign=5f942d724f-01_30_26_The+Poynter+Report&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_26742a15dc-5f942d724f-393435268&mc_cid=5f942d724f&mc_eid=7a63b7b1b4
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Amie Just: Braden Frager’s spark not enough as Nebraska cools off vs. Illinois
Braden Frager dazzled in the first half, but Nebraska couldn't get anything going in the second half as Illinois ran away with the win.
https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/mens-basketball/article_2e2f27fc-22a1-4db0-90bd-e5a242602dab.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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Youngstown City School District, Ohio’s first and last district under state oversight, is seeking an exit ramp to local control.
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As last district remains in academic distress, debate continues on whether Ohio takeovers work
Schools in Youngstown, Lorain and East Cleveland all have faced academic distress commissions. But the results suggest there may be no secret recipe for turning around a struggling district.
https://www.cleveland.com/education/2026/02/as-last-district-remains-in-academic-distress-debate-continues-on-whether-ohio-takeovers-work.html
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Appointed clerk Simon Rezac enters Lancaster County race
Appointed in 2024, Lancaster County District Court Clerk Simon Rezac announced he is running to keep the job, citing technology upgrades and cost savings.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_d9b87665-9e09-4e5d-bf17-7c8e979e7103.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
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After 20 years as judge, Jodi Nelson reflects on career and change
After 37 years at the Hall of Justice, District Judge Jodi Nelson shares lessons learned, cases remembered and why helping people was always the goal.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_9dae67b3-7d8b-49e0-849d-9a64000e848b.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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The Perks of Being a Weirdo
How not fitting in can lead to creative thinking
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/04/the-perks-of-being-a-weirdo/606778/
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MAGA Tab in LA-LA Land! The California Post Launches
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/business/media/california-post-new-york-post-fox-rupert-murdoch.html
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Measles case reported in Lancaster County; first since 1990
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Measles case reported in Lancaster County; first since 1990
Possible exposure could have taken place at a Lincoln Walmart and urgent care clinc recently.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/article_0f3d6927-b5fa-44c2-98c0-e0037c78b670.html
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The Observer elects Editor-in-Chief for 2026-2027 term
Managing Editor Gray Nocjar will take over as Editor-in-Chief on March 1.
https://www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2026/01/the-observer-elects-editor-in-chief-for-2026-2027-term
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These were the most popular books at Lincoln libraries in 2025
Lincoln City Libraries announced its most popular titles of 2025 on Thursday, including several recurring favorites.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/article_fa86b604-4b80-4eb8-a223-60af0e0cfec2.html
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Nebraska to deploy National Guard troops to D.C. as security for nation’s 250th anniversary
Roughly 200 of Nebraska’s National Guard members will be sent to Washington, D.C., to serve as security for the country’s 250th anniversary celebration, Gov. Jim Pillen announced Thursday.
https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_f8541a91-7f60-5e49-a263-5a20cc83d7d1.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
13 days ago
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Thanks
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Playoff recap: Chicago Bears season ends with 20-17 OT loss to LA Rams after incredible tying TD
The Chicago Bears were painfully close to their first NFC title game appearance in 15 years. But with Caleb Williams’ third pick, a magical season began to slip from their grasp.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/18/chicago-bears-los-angeles-rams-playoffs/
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FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home
The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/01/14/washington-post-reporter-search/
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Meadowlark design wins first-ever Lancaster County 'I Voted' sticker contest
Lancaster County residents who vote in future elections can pick up a sticker of the state bird against a light blue backdrop.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_723c1b2f-37a9-42b1-87e8-59843973f255.html
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Prosecutors: Brothers pretended to be UAE royalty, scammed and bribed East Cleveland official
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Prosecutors: Brothers pretended to be UAE royalty, scammed and bribed East Cleveland official
Zubair Al Zubair and Muzzamil Al Zubair are accused of bribing a city official and defrauding investors while posing as connected United Arab Emirates royalty.
https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2026/01/prosecutors-brothers-pretended-to-be-uae-royalty-scammed-and-bribed-east-cleveland-official.html
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Parking fines may rise in Lincoln, but that’s not biggest change coming downtown
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Parking fines may rise in Lincoln, but that’s not biggest change coming downtown
A proposed city ordinance would raise the standard parking ticket fee from $10 to $15.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/article_9872df77-06bf-4d32-9b25-a2330754ad86.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
29 days ago
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In light of the firings of Stefanski and Harbaugh, I think the Browns should move to Omaha.
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Vice President JD Vance says 'crazy person' damaged Cincinnati home
A 26-year-old Hyde Park man is accused of breaking windows at Vice President JD Vance's East Walnut Hills home.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/05/jd-vance-responds-after-windows-broken-at-his-cincinnati-home/88029685007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116363p119350c119350d00----v116363d--43--b--43--&gca-ft=210&gca-ds=sophi&tbref=hp
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‘Wake-up call’: Veteran Lincoln police officer who sued over discrimination resigns
A Lincoln police officer who sued the city over alleged sex discrimination against her and other female officers has resigned. She said she hopes her story serves as a "wake-up
https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_d75bbe79-bbc0-499a-a6d3-6c552228330f.html
about 1 month ago
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Lincoln City Council to hear public input on housing, child care
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Lincoln City Council to hear public input on housing, child care
Lincoln City Council will hear public input Monday on proposed changes involving housing density, child care rules and parking enforcement.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/article_901ba412-78a1-4bd6-8676-77539318f6ba.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
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Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
Hikers discovered a mountain lion standing near the victim on a trail outside Fort Collins on Thursday. Authorities later euthanized two mountain lions.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/01/02/mountain-lion-attack-colorado-fatal/
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Here’s 4 players and 1 coach to watch in the Las Vegas Bowl
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Here’s 4 players and 1 coach to watch in the Las Vegas Bowl
Utah and Nebraska will meet Wednesday in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. A win would give the Utes an 11-win season for the fourth time in school history.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/football/las-vegas-bowl/heres-4-players-and-1-coach-to-watch-in-the-las-vegas-bowl-3601715/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=sports&utm_term=Here%E2%80%99s%204%20players%20and%201%20coach%20to%20watch%20in%20the%20Las%20Vegas%20Bowl
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At their peak, nearly 30 JOAs existed nationwide, Crain’s Detroit Business reported. Today, only two remain: one in Detroit and one in Las Vegas
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Starkman: As JOA Ends, News and Free Press Remain Among Best Local Newspapers in America
Some 36 years ago, one of the most consequential and damaging decisions in American journalism took place in downtown Detroit: the merging of the business operations of the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News.
https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/34035/starkman_as_joa_ends_news_and_free_press_remain_among_best
about 1 month ago
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An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs
Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.
https://apnews.com/article/tyson-closure-workers-lexington-nebraska-beef-plant-638e615f6225bc7452767d2bc836890c
about 1 month ago
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No presents, no gifts. 8-year-old wants to build a school 7,000 miles from Lincoln
He's turning to members of his church, classmates and the people of Lincoln to help his wish come true and to help children in South Sudan go to school.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/article_3648d696-468a-4598-9417-f701aeb7cbe6.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
about 1 month ago
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’Twas the night before Christmas at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. Here’s what happened.
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’Twas the night before Christmas at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. Here’s what happened.
Visions of “clean, beautiful coal” danced in the president’s head as he took calls from children curious about Santa’s location.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2025/12/25/trump-christmas-mar-a-lago-norad/
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5 tips from ‘super agers’ on how to live a healthy life
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5 tips from ‘super agers’ on how to live a healthy life
This year, we learned a lot from people in their 80s, 90s and 100s (and the scientists who study them).
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/12/25/super-agers-advice-healthy-life/
about 1 month ago
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Journal Star reporter Peter Breen's favorite stories from 2025
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Journal Star reporter Peter Breen's favorite stories from 2025
Reporter Peter Breen wrote on a wide range of topics this year, including mental health, a yard sale gone wrong and a misfit bison.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/collection_19def02c-7f88-453c-874f-ea836bcff54f.html#1
about 1 month ago
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Chicago is in a bind. It needs more than short-term fixes to get out.
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Opinion | Chicago is in a bind. It needs more than short-term fixes to get out.
The city council curbed the worst elements of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/23/chicago-city-budget-brandon-johnson-alderman/
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Sasse announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis: 'It's a death sentence'
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Sasse announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis: 'It's a death sentence'
"Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die," former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.
https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_7e12d7bd-a986-4de3-b486-277d5c29b734.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
about 1 month ago
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Lancaster County residents can shape future of county at Tuesday morning meeting
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, at a 9 a.m. meeting downtown, will consider adopting an 11-page strategic plan shaping the county for the next three years.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/article_92384904-164f-4781-b0ee-70e03781a994.html
about 1 month ago
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Lancaster County residents can shape future of county at Tuesday morning meeting
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Lancaster County residents can shape future of county at Tuesday morning meeting
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, at a 9 a.m. meeting downtown, will consider adopting an 11-page strategic plan shaping the county for the next three years.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/article_92384904-164f-4781-b0ee-70e03781a994.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
about 1 month ago
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Rarely-seen photos of Rob Reiner, the cast of 'Stand by Me'
These previously unpublished photos were taken by the Albany (Ore.) Democrat-Herald during the filming of Stand by Me on Main Street of Brownsville, Oregon, in July of 1985.
https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/movies-tv/collection_75e549f9-c035-5fe6-ba92-e4c9c7edc6c9.html#17
about 2 months ago
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Barnes & Noble to open 60 stores in 2026
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Barnes & Noble to open 60 stores in 2026. See new locations.
Barnes & Noble is giving readers more stores, at least 60 by June, to shop at in the new year. See where.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/12/21/barnes-noble-new-locations-2026/87850873007/
about 2 months ago
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers launches 2026 reelection bid
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers launches 2026 reelection bid
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers will seek a second term in 2026, pointing to court victories and conservative priorities.
https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_6cece769-4aee-493d-a41c-e1a3534e0ac3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
about 2 months ago
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Misfit bison are always in my corner
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Pioneers Park adds 'diva' American bison from Crane Trust: 'We're all going to miss her'
Bison, long considered sacred by Natives, and a popular symbol in the U.S. and particularly the Great Plains states, were first introduced to Pioneers Park in 1931.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/article_3cd51104-16dc-47c0-9e40-95e86556b69b.html
about 2 months ago
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'Word of the Year' selections sow campus backlash
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'Word of the Year' selections sow campus backlash
Professors and students share their thoughts on words of the year selected by various dictionaries.
https://www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2025/12/words-of-the-year-article
about 2 months ago
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In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
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In Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/climate/nebraska-energy-efficiency.html
about 2 months ago
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Lincoln-based Daro wants to change how farmers track disease in pigs.
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Ag Expo, where innovation and agriculture collide, gets underway Tuesday
The second largest indoor ag show in the country lands in Lincoln Tuesday with more than 800 exhibitors from all over the world showcasing products, services and innovation.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/article_8065885e-09a1-4d4a-882b-453c781209e8.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
about 2 months ago
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Picture-perfect moment: Supermoon, Sower masterpiece not as easy as it looks
A Lincoln resident has received thousands of Facebook likes and comments for his photo of the November supermoon with a symbol of Nebraska in the foreground.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/article_12537ad4-cf20-4fb0-928f-d55532889c8d.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
about 2 months ago
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Local news is retreating, hurting NYC democracy
New York may call itself the media capital of the world, but when it comes to local elections — the campaigns that shape our daily life — important contests come and go with hardly a single story w…
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/07/local-news-is-retreating-hurting-nyc-democracy/
about 2 months ago
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How Lincoln area schools performed on Nebraska statewide assessment
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How Lincoln area schools performed on Nebraska statewide assessment
An annual statewide assessment released last week showed a mixed bag for area school districts.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/article_64a6b861-6b6c-4ea8-81d6-88c345f24dfd.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
2 months ago
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Pillen’s private Capitol tree lighting triggers backlash over public tradition
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Pillen’s private Capitol tree lighting triggers backlash over public tradition
Gov. Jim Pillen's spokesperson said in a statement the move was to ensure the event would be safe and secure for the "many families and small children" who attend.
https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/article_683ce6fd-51bd-4544-87f2-f78fb8501d38.html
2 months ago
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Photos: Christmas tree arrives at Nebraska Capitol
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Photos: Christmas tree arrives at Nebraska Capitol
The Capitol Christmas tree made its way down K Street on Tuesday and was set up in the Capitol Rotunda.
https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/collection_289a8325-7c0b-4abb-a74a-7ba546dc5b00.html#1
2 months ago
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