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Farm and Food File: Spring is a brave yellow wave, a loud "'How'do!' and a glint of gold

Farm and Food File: Spring is a brave yellow wave, a loud "'How'do!' and a glint of gold

  • ALAN GUEBERT Columnist

Spring often just burst onto the Southern Illinois farm of my youth. One morning you'd see a green blade of something peeking through the bare ground by the mailbox and by the time you got off the school bus a day later a brave daffodil waved, welcoming you home.

District 30 update: With controversial issues stripped, budget bill advances

District 30 update: With controversial issues stripped, budget bill advances

  • Sen. Myron Dorn 30th District

Updates from Sen. Myron Dorn of Adams.

Lawsuit against Pillen, state using McCook Work Ethic Camp as ICE facility dismissed

Lawsuit against Pillen, state using McCook Work Ethic Camp as ICE facility dismissed

  • Andrew Bottrell North Platte Telegraph

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Gov. Jim Pillen for using the McCook Work Ethic Camp as an ICE detainee facility Friday in Red Willow District Court.

Caregiver awards presented at Home Instead

Caregiver awards presented at Home Instead

  • Christina Lyons

“This award honors a caregiver that goes beyond providing exceptional care by building genuine, meaningful connections with the people they serve,” Lea Thomsen said of Jonni Jones.

Thursday fire illustrates risk amid red flag warnings for Nebraska

Thursday fire illustrates risk amid red flag warnings for Nebraska

  • Daily Sun staff reports

The National Weather Service changed Saturday's fire weather watch to a red flag warning for Gage County and the surrounding region, then later put the entire state in a warning.

Beatrice facility hatches eggs for turkey farms

Beatrice facility hatches eggs for turkey farms

  • Rob Schlotterbeck

The poults hatched in Beatrice are delivered to turkey farms to lay the eggs of turkeys that eventually grow into Thanksgiving dinners and cold cuts for sandwiches. 

Nebraska companies help Kansas farmer save water

Nebraska companies help Kansas farmer save water

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"Now I can control the whole thing with my phone instead of driving around to check and make sure the pivots were getting water to the crops,” said Kansas farmer Richard Lindberg. 

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Beatrice neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

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Put the phones down: Lincoln police will be looking for distracted drivers in April

Put the phones down: Lincoln police will be looking for distracted drivers in April

Police are asking drivers to put their phones away while driving ahead of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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At the courthouse for March 28, 2026

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Recent court sentencings, marriage license applications and property transfers. 

New Journal Star feature highlights everyday people shaping Lincoln

New Journal Star feature highlights everyday people shaping Lincoln

A grocery store cashier, a sketchbook and a story worth telling. The Bright Side tells the story of Lincoln artist Joe Humpal.

Beatrice neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

Beatrice neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

Read through the obituaries published in The Beatrice Daily Sun

Think Lincoln has enough coffee shops? Think again — 2 more 7 Brews coming.

Think Lincoln has enough coffee shops? Think again — 2 more 7 Brews coming.

The Arkansas-based coffee chain 7 Brew is opening two more Lincoln locations this fall, marking the drive-thru stand's fifth and sixth in Nebraska's capital.

After Lincoln man's arrest, Texas DA says: 'We truly believe there are more victims out there'

After Lincoln man's arrest, Texas DA says: 'We truly believe there are more victims out there'

"This is an incredible milestone. But this is not the finish line," Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said at a news conference Friday. 

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Landmark Snacks' second Beatrice facility symbol of its growth

Landmark Snacks' second Beatrice facility symbol of its growth

  • Christina Lyons

An additional 150 jobs will be added with the second plant for Landmark Snacks. Chad Lottman said he is looking forward to having a space built specifically for their needs.

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US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

USS Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet amid ongoing war with Iran

USS Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet amid ongoing war with Iran

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Emmett Johnson returns for Nebraska spring game — in the BTN broadcast booth

Emmett Johnson returns for Nebraska spring game — in the BTN broadcast booth

Emmett Johnson was shifty on the field. The Big Ten running back of the year showed that change of direction again Saturday on the BTN broadcast during Nebraska's spring game.

Anthony Colandrea, Rob Aurich and 3 more storylines for Nebraska football's spring game

Anthony Colandrea, Rob Aurich and 3 more storylines for Nebraska football's spring game

Transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea and new DC Rob Aurich highlight the key storylines for Nebraska's spring game, which returns to a traditional format after 2025's carnival. 

Nebraska spring game fan guide: Tickets, TV, parking and the red-white format returns

Nebraska spring game fan guide: Tickets, TV, parking and the red-white format returns

Nebraska's spring game returns to its regular format. Find out more about the gameplan Saturday, as well as ticket, TV and parking info.

No. 9 Nebraska softball still rolling, beats No. 7 UCLA with Camenzind's blast

No. 9 Nebraska softball still rolling, beats No. 7 UCLA with Camenzind's blast

Hannah Camenzind's two-run homer lifted Nebraska past UCLA 4-1, snapping the Bruins’ 22-game winning streak and extending the Huskers’ to 14.

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Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

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Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

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The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.

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TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger

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Johnson rejected a Senate bill and said House Republicans would seek to fund the entire department at current levels until May 22.

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