The biggest infrastructure project in 40 years at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is about halfway complete.
- Shelly Kulhanek
A grocery store cashier, a sketchbook and a story worth telling. The Bright Side tells the story of Lincoln artist Joe Humpal.
- Lori Pilger
"This is an incredible milestone. But this is not the finish line," Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said at a news conference Friday.
- Livia Ziskey
He scans groceries by day — and now his art greets customers on the wall. Meet the Lincoln artist behind Open Harvest’s new mural.
- Luke Mullin
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.
- Livia Ziskey
Alicia Davis was shocked to hear her name announced during a ceremony Friday for the Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award, with a $10,000 check waiting for her.
- Alyssa Johnson
Two more teenagers are facing felony charges for their alleged involvement in a shooting in Havelock in January that injured two teens.
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The Lincoln Police Department said a missing 11-year-old girl was located safely Friday.
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lincoln Journal Star.
A 40-year-old Lincoln man was charged after allegedly selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant working with police in Lincoln. A search then turned up more than five pounds of methamphetamine.
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Starting Wednesday, yard waste must be separated from other household waste through Nov. 30, according to state law.
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Nebraska basketball had to let it all out after an unforgettable win delivered by "tough kid," Braden Frager gliding to the rim.
Nebraska's spring game returns to its regular format. Find out more about the gameplan Saturday, as well as ticket, TV and parking info.
A potential blowout turned tight late. Nebraska won anyway to stay unbeaten at home and pull out another one-run thriller.
Check out the highlights from Friday's high school sports action.
See photos as Nebraska hosts UCLA for softball on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Haymarket Park in Lincoln.
“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.
The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
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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