Despite a bout of rain early Saturday, thousands flocked to Seward for the city's 158th annual Fourth of July celebration.
- Elizabeth Exstrom
Chartreuse isn't usually the first color that comes to mind when describing tree leaves. But if your trees are looking more chartreuse than dark green, chlorosis may be the culprit.
- Cami Wells
Did you know that a tick bite could change what foods you are able to safely eat?Alpha-gal syndrome is a growing concern is many parts of the U.S including Nebraska.Â
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1.
- CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraska wasn't in existence when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, but it would come to define and shape major events in the country's history.
- Jeff Bahr
Husker Harvest Days is loaning people-movers to transport folks around the museum grounds. Cars will be parked in the big open field along Highway 34.Â
- Erica Rogers
Happy Birthday America! As you hopefully know, this year is a milestone birthday for the United States, and it seems everybody is getting into the spirit.Â
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The 66th annual Ralston Independence Day celebration included two fun-filled days of events featuring a city parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Sights and Sounds from the Ralston Independence Day Parade and the fire department water fights.
People participate in the Ralston Independence Day Parade and watch fire department water fights.
Iris Herse, a 100-year-old original Rosie the Riveter, tells her story and experiences during World War II and how she remains humble after playing a role in American history.
A house fire in south-central Omaha on Friday displaced five people.
James Hamilton's acts and omissions constituted violations of his oath of office as an attorney licensed to practice law in Nebraska and violated provisions of the court rules of professional conduct.
Nebraska's Fourth of July City went big for America 250 on Saturday. See our photos here.
A 19-year-old Omaha man's body was recovered Saturday days after he drowned in Wehrspann Lake at Chalco Hills Recreation Area.
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The Cal transfer beat out John Hohl and Tristan Alvano for the kicking job last year and helped bring stability to a unit that lacked it in 2024.
Moment: USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino throws out ceremonial first pitch before Mariners game
The Big Ten's nonconference slate has never been worse, writes Sam McKewon, with Indiana and Nebraska scraping the barrel.Â
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Adults explore watercolor painting with instructor Kameran Dostal at Yanney Park Botanical Gardens, creating plant-inspired artworks during July evening sessions.
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Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a cookout, games, live music, and fireworks over the pond at Prairie View Gardens. RSVP by June 23 is requested.
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The MIAA honored 1,337 academic newcomers in 2025-26, including 145 Academic Excellence recipients and 91 Scholar-Athletes across its NCAA Division II programs.
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York County Commissioners will meet July 7 as the board of equalization to hear valuation protests, consider claims and an agreement, and invite public attendance.
🎧 Topics include confronting dishonesty, declining a destination wedding you can’t afford, using technology appropriately in nature and getting proper credit at work.
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.
Adults explore watercolor painting with instructor Kameran Dostal at Yanney Park Botanical Gardens, creating plant-inspired artworks during July evening sessions.
A federal appeals court ruled last month that the Trump administration could remove and replace an exhibit about slavery.
Looking for a book about the United States this summer? Historians and authors have some recommendations for history-minded books every American should read before Labor Day.
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