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Here's a look at the Journal Star photographers' top moments of 2023.
An off camera flash illuminates newly elected Governor Jim Pillen (center left) as he is escorted to the West Chamber to be sworn in on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Waverly Fire's Tell Hanes (left) and Southeast Fire's Trey Wayne (right) jump over freezing water to high five while participating in a Surface Ice rescue technician course on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln. The International Rescue and Relief department at Union college held rescue training course at Holmes Lake for students and local fire departments. For the past four years, the joint training class trains some Union College students and local fire departments in a surface Ice rescue technician course (SIRT). The certification course, through Rescue 3 international, has helped train over a million first responders internationally. "We try to run these trainings for both or students and local first responders to make sure they are ready in case of anything real happens," Program director for the IRR Andrew Saunders said. Rescuers wear dry suits and thermal layers to stay warm, and a nearby heated ambulance was on scene to rehab anyone who got too cold.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Kyrie Kelley-Johnson, son of Lincoln High head coach Dominique Kelley-Johnson (not pictured), tries to keep players attention while the Links stretch before their game, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Lincoln High School in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Pius X's Jackson Kessler (middle, bottom) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against Lincoln Southwest at Pius X on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Drivers navigate their morning commute along the recently completed south interchange of the South Beltway on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Leaves frame the Sower atop the 400 ft tall Nebraska state capitol on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. The statue of the Sower, modeled after the traditional method of hand sowing grain for planting, is a symbol of the importance of Agriculture to Nebraskans. A reprieve from cooler temperatures will arrive for Lincolnites over this weekend. With highs in the upper 40s and mostly sunny weather will greet the day on Saturday and Sunday.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Supporters of the Niskithe Prayer Camp block a bulldozer preparing to tear down trees at Snell Hill at Wilderness Park on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Shoun Hill walks through a snow covered Lincoln Community Tower Square on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Aven Larson (7) throws snow into the air and tries to catch it with her tongue at Pioneers Park during a winter storm in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Blood smears the face of Chadron's Kenli Boeselager as she wrestles on the mat against Conestoga's Maggie Fiene during a 145 lb semifinal match on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at CHI Health Center in Omaha.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Norfolk's Jackson Bos (front) wrestles Bellevue West's Ryland Schweiss during a Class A 220-pound consolation match Friday at CHI Health Center Omaha on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Christ Lincoln Schools fourth grader Hudson Parr (right) rides the metal pig statue named Petunia next to Gov. Jim Pillen, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Nebraska state Capitol.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Millard West's Maddie Wallor hits Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson in the face while she attempts to score a basket in the second half during a Class A state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Centura (left) greets Cedar Catholic before a class D state girls basketball tournament semifinal game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday, March 3, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Oakland-Craig player huddle up for a pregame prayer before taking on Pender in the Class C-2 state girls basketball tournament championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
using an in camera double exposure, A cheerleaders pom-pom to frame the photo, Millard North's Neal Mosser blocks a layup attempt by Elkhorn South's Evan Werner in the first half during a Class A state tournament game Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
A car fire at 620 S 17th St. blazes on through a snow storm as Lincoln Fire and Rescue circle the vehicle to assess the best way to put out the flames on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
A Bluejay hops along the branch of a pine tree on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln. Blustery conditions and overcast skies made for a drowsy Tuesday in Lincoln. Days ahead will see much of the same, with a chance of rain dotted throughout the week.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Children, alongside Ella Bruce (top left), her mom BrieAnna Bruce (first left) and Hai Any Tran (right) vie for Easter eggs tossed into the pool during an Easter egg hunt, on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Northeast YMCA in Lincoln. Those in attendance were able to meet the Easter Bunny and get their toes wet searching the pool for eggs. Participants made sure to bring their swimsuits and pool-friendly baskets. Eggs were exchanged for treats outside the pool.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Sparks and smoke rise from a the workbench where Lincoln East senior Blake Allen welds together two pieces of metal on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at The Career Academy in Lincoln. Lincoln East senior Blake Allen has been welding large letters to spell out a word. He plans to place the letters around the city for his capstone project at The Career Academy. His project honors a fellow welder and Lincoln East student who died by suicide earlier this year.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Six year-old Hsa Lay Hser revels in a cascade of bubbles as he tries to pop them all before they fly away during a free event called Bubblepoolza on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Whittier Field. UNL hosted this free event for students with children. Families were able to explore painting with bubbles, a bubble snake, a bubble tower and rainbow foam. All attendees left with free kits to recreate the activities at home.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Shinedown's Zach Myers rocks out on his guitar as he performs during Shinedown’s Revolutions Live Tour on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Sen. Megan Hunt (from left), Sen. Jen Day and Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh embrace while being cheered on by supporters after a Nebraska six-week abortion ban failed at the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
An excavator works to clear debris from the area where a section of the Gold's Building once stood as redevelopment of the site continues on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, along 11th and N streets in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest players take turns kissing the A-2 Championship plaque after defeating Elkhorn South at Seacrest Field on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Lincoln fighter Andrew Huffman is stuck in the face by Kwajuan Mensah during their bout in Dynasty Combat Sport's Annual Spring Brawl on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest runs off the midfield line as they celebrates after winning a overtime penalty shoot 5-3 against Lincoln Pius X in out during the Class A girls state soccer tournament, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Morrison Stadium in Omaha.
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Norfolk's Jackson Bos prepares to throw during shot put warmups on the first day of the 2023 State Track and Field championships on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Burke Stadium in Omaha.
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Blair's Myles Jackson reacts after he sets a record in the class B boys 100 meter dash championship on the second day of the 2023 State Track and Field championships on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Burke Stadium in Omaha.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
D Mack and Billie Douglass of Lincoln console each other after the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 574, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Nebraska state Capitol.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Lincoln East's Troy Peltz (2) celebrates with Landon Sandy (16) and other teammates after a game-saving out at the bottom of the seventh inning against Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Rider Sheila Ross shoots down balloon targets on her horse, “Two ID Jet Mack” with a time of 15.828 seconds for the CMSA Championship, at Lancaster Event Center, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY Journal Star
Grace Jacobson of Lincoln holds a rainbow umbrella over a coffin prop in front of the Governor's Mansion, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Former KC Dynasty Volleyball players Abigail Mullen (bottom left), Reese Messer (left), Claire Cisneros (top right), and Skyler Pierce (right) hang out during a 2023 tournament.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
A'rielle Harvell (bottom), 5, slides down an inflatable water slide next to her sisters, Yahkira Harvell (top), 4, and Samirah Graham, 13, Monday, June 19, 2023, in central Lincoln. Temperature in Lincoln reached a high of 98 on Monday and the sunny weather will continue through most of the week, according to National Weather Service.
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David Campbell, a recent graduate from Union college's international rescue and relief program, climbs and repels from a tree alongside Mike Mikler (not pictured) on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln. The duo, who had earlier created a giant swing, said they were climbing the trees for fun and for practice. the program for International rescue and relief is a bachelor of science degree designed for students who want to serve and help others in disaster and humanitarian relief.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
LSU's Alex Milazzo hurdles Florida catcher BT Riopelle to score in the fourth inning, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln Saltdogs' Zach St. Pierre wears the sorting hat from the Harry Potter series as he celebrates a homerun in the fourth inning against the Sioux City Explorers on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Haymarket Park.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Wahoo native Bridget Dobesh's bubble gum pops while she tries to blow the biggest bubble during the state championship bubble gum blowing contest ,for the 155th annual fourth of July in the Fourth of July capitol of Nebraska, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Downtown Seward.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Thomas Fernandez and his sister Cora play on top of a log pile while other attendees to the farm take part in a press conference on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Shadow Brook Farm in Lincoln. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and local officials announced a plan to make Lincoln’s food system more resilient during a press conference held at Shadow Brook Farm. For more than two decades, the locally owned farm has sold farm-grown vegetables at local farmers markets and from their own storefront at 2201 W. Denton Road, tucked away near Lincoln's southwestern city limit. In 2022, the farm lost their factory and storefront in an early-morning fire that destroyed an estimated $80,000 worth of cheese products alone.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Construction workers cut into a water tower next to General Dynamics at 4300 Industrial Ave. on , Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY Journal Star
NATS detasslers work a seed corn field somewhere between Lincoln and Waverly, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Kenneth Ferriera
Shoes lost by previous skydivers are hung above the exit to the runway at the Lincoln Sport Parachute Club on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Weeping Water.
Kenneth Ferriera
Mack Splichal, 2, shows off his cheer moves to Nebraska cheerleaders Sidney Doty, Carly Janssen and Audrey Eckert (from left) during Nebraska Football's annual fan day at Hawks Championship Center on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
Kenneth Ferriera
Syllas Daniels and Kaneka Taylor (right) hold on tight as they ride the Orbiter at the carnival during the Lancaster County Super Fair at Lancaster Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Kipton Fankhauser loses his shoe as he falls off of "War Dance" during Mutton Bustin' at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
A hover fly sits a top a Black-Eyed Susan flower at Sunken Gardens, on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY Journal Star
Farrah Plate practices yoga on her paddleboard on the water at Holmes Lake Park on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Lincoln Lutheran's Ryan Bokelmann holds the spirit sword high as he leads his team in a charge to celebrate with their student section after defeating Lincoln Christian at Aldrich Field, on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels leave a smoke trail behind them as they perform aerial feats during the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at Lincoln Airpark, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
The glare from the sun hits the court causing players to be silhouetted against the floor during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Nebraska head coach John Cook (left) takes the court with his team before taking on Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Volleyball fans do the wave during a break in the action during the match between University of Omaha and Nebraska during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (bottom) performs the worm as her teammates cheer her on following their match against Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Nebraska volleyball celebrates a 3-0 victory against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Seward local Garin Metzger (left) drives his pontoon boat on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at Branched Oak Lake in Lancaster County during the start of Labor Day weekend. Pictured with him is his wife Linda Metzger (center-right), and their friends Shanda Laflin (center-left) and Pam Spicher (right).
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
The Sand bed of the Platte River, where the Middle Channel Platte combines with the Platte River, can be seen as vehicles cross over a bridge along Highway 34, located to the Southeast of Grand Island on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Grand Island.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Omaha-native Adam Murphy takes a stroll hand-in-hand with Kenzie Houser (from Riverton, Kansas) on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln. “It’s my first time here,” Murphy said. “It’s gorgeous—just a great place to be.”
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Muriel Graham pilot Scott "Scooter" DeLong Boeing Stearman , Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at Lincoln Airport.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Everett Elementary School fourth graders Jai'lisea Williams (from left), Ariana Neemeyer, Jaqueline Lima Mellado and Matias Mendez Hernandez look from a panel blind, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon near Denton.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Nebraska's Laney Choboy dives into the crowd to make a save in the second set against Ohio State at the Devaney Sports Center, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Louisiana Tech's Smoke Harris is held back by Nebraska's Omar Brown while Nebraska's John Bullock goes flying past after missing a tackle in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
About 25,000 fans return to watch the fourth quarter action between Louisiana Tech and Nebraska, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
The stadium lights at Memorial Stadium are reflected in the eyes of Nebraska's Janiran Bonner as he walks off the field following the game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Auburn’s Nixon Ligouri (8) scores a touchdown during the match against Lincoln Christian on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at the Lincoln Christian field. Auburn was up 21-6 going into the half.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
York native Hunter Hadenfeldt, 11, plays games on a phone in the back of a car at a tailgate lot underneath the Highway 34 bridge outside of Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Michigan's Roman Wilson (left) scores a touchdown next to Nebraska's Isaac Gifford in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Nebraska's Javin Wright (right) walks off the field following the Huskers loss to Michigan at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Claire Cude, a kindergartener at Fairbury Public Schools, laughs as she feeds lettuce to a giraffe on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 during Sensory Safari at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. John Chapo, the zoo’s president emeritus, says the event is a tradition more than 25 years in the running.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
College View Barber Shop's Gary Francisco cuts the hair of longtime customer John Gustafson, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Lincoln.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
From left, Lincoln activist Renee Sans Souci, Steve Laravie Jr., executive director of the Indian Center, Kylesse Walker of Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Sophie James and Anastasia Pitts hold hands and dance as they gather in front of the Nebraska state Capitol to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Lincoln.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Lily Golden plays on a ropes course at Roca Berry Farm on Oct. 9, 2023. Situated in Roca, the farm features a number of tourist attractions available to guests throughout the fall season.
Journal Star file photo
Beatrice's Delanie Roeder attempts to make a diving catch at the center field fence during the sixth inning at Bill Smith Softball Complex, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Hastings.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Ashland-Greenwood’s senior centerfielder Bree Schefdore (11, center) and junior second-base Joslyn Sargent (9) wait out a tornado warning with several other teams in a warehouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 during the state softball championships at Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Nebraska's Rebekah Allick makes a kill as Michigan State's Julia Bishop defends on Oct. 13, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Malcolm students Delaney Wollberg (center, 17) and Tekamah Bratrsovsky (right, 17) cheer as their team wins a set of a Class C-1 first-round match against Pierce on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Malcolm lost the match 3-2.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
From left, One Health coordinator Liz VanWormer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln doctoral student Shabani Muller and undergraduate senior Nikki Klosterman lift a fishing net from a farm pond as they look for bullfrog tadpoles, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, near Ashland.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Lincoln Lutheran’s Hadley Reimers (5, left) and McKenzie Sidlo (6, center) celebrate defeating Clarkson/Leigh during a Class C-2 championship match on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at the Devaney Sports Center. Lincoln Lutheran won the match 3-2.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Nebraska's Josiah Allick (53) makes a dunk on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 during the first regular season match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska won the match 84-52.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Shelley Goodrich, Tyler's mother, holds a candle alongside friends and family members during a candlelight vigil hosted for her son Tyler Goodrich, at Pioneers Park, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Hay Spings' Gage Mintken (11) stiff arms Parkview Christian's Miles Cole (12) as he runs the ball in the third quarter during a D-6 semifinal game at Parkview Christian High School, on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Maryland's Beau Brade (2) attempts to tackle Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (16) as he leaps forward past the pylon for a third quarter touchdown at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Henry Gonnerman, 10, Augustine Milana, 7, and Iris Gonnerman, 7, (from left) parade their flags outside the Capitol while belting out the chorus of America the Beautiful before the start of the Lincoln Veterans Parade, on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The parade formed along K street and ended in front of the state Capitol
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook practices roping with a dummy calf in 2023 at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln after a 3-1 win in a match against Illinois.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Darlene Jansen, 80, touches up her Serving Hands art piece titled "Monarch Butterfly" located at 78th and Pioneers outside The Monarch hospice, on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Lincoln. Jansen, a local artist who not only owns an art studio, also spends her time teaching art as an adjunct educator through Southeast Community College's community art program. She has painted two of the 50 serving hands that dot the city. As an artist, Jansen feels a real connection to her work and works to keep them beautiful. "It is a project that you put your love into," she said. "As long as I am around here I'll touch it up. It warms my heart that I can do something for the community."
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Christy Arfman poses for a portrait with her three-year-old son, Kenzel Mallory, on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at their home in Lincoln. Arfman, a single mother, has been diagnosed and treated for multiple forms of cancer. She is currently unemployed, and says it can be a financial struggle to raise her son, who is developmentally delayed.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (right) falls to the ground in a tangle for the ball with Rider's Mervin James on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 during the first half of the game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Nebraska's Sadie Waite (left) and Ella Guyott (center) celebrate after Guyott scored goal in the second half, securing the win for the Huskers, during an NCAA second-round match at Hibner Stadium on Nov. 17.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Members of the All-State Chorus perform during their finale concert on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star
Nebraska's Abbey Schwarz (6) celebrates teammate Eleanor Dale (9) after scoring the first goal of the first half against UC Irvine during an NCAA third-round match at Hibner Stadium, on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
In a play that was called back, Sandhills-Thedford's Coby Higgins (3) dives toward the pylon as he attempts to score past Wynot defenders in the second quarter during the Class D-2 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Sandhills-Thedford's Rhett McFadden (48), Zeb Wilde (32), and Coby Higgins (3), celebrate after their win over Wynot after the Class D-2 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Boone Central head coach Mark Hudson is splashed with water from the water bucket after winning the Class C-1 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Wearing his black Stetson cavalry hat, Sgt. 1st Class Joseph "Joey" Prichard of Omaha embraces his wife Samantha Prichard, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at the Nebraska National Guard base. This was the second deployment for Pichard, with the first in 2010 to Afghanistan. "It's always a surreal moment. It doesn't hit you until you see them, you know you're coming home," he said. "I couldn't fight the tears. I did it on my first deployment too. I cried when I said goodbye to her, and now when I come home." A total of 91 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers in the Troop C, 1-134th Cavalry returned to Nebraska on Thursday after a 10-month deployment to the Middle East.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Nebraska's Laney Choboy (6) dives into head coach John Cook as she tries to save the ball from going out of bounds in the third set, during an NCAA Regional Semifinal match held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (right) places the Nebraska logo on a ticket to Tampa after winning in an NCAA Elite Eight match against Arkansas on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Rabbi Mendel Katzman, Executive Director at Chabad of Nebraska and a member of OPD Chaplains Corps, uses the shamash to light a second candle of the menorah during a ceremony held in the rotunda of the State Capitol on the fifth day of Hanukkah, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Lincoln. In Hebrew the word Menorah translates to lamp. After the Seleucid king of Syria died Judah Maccabee helped to retake control of Jerusalem. Maccabee called on his followers to cleanse the second temple. It is said, that once the temple was purified the wicks of the menorah burned for eight days even though there was only enough for one day's lighting.
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An LFR Firefighter uses a Roof Ventilation Hook to make a hole in the roof while responding to a house fire at 10th and C Street, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Lincoln.
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LFR responds to fire at Lazlo's in south Lincoln
LFR Battalion Chief Lloyd Mueller said the fire started in the kitchen at about 8:45 p.m. and spread through a hood system to the roof.
Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Dec. 27
Appeals court reverses Fortenberry's convictions; Lancaster County Sheriff's Office to install license plate readers.
17-year-old Omaha boy dies from injuries in crash involving ambulance
Seth Fereherm was being treated for extremely critical head injuries following the crash at 204th and Harrison Streets on Dec. 21.
16-year-old Omaha boy accused of fatally stabbing teen will stand trial on second-degree murder charge
A 16-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing another teen in a church parking lot last month will stand trial on charges of second-degree murder.
Another mistrial declared in third trial of 2019 Omaha double slaying suspect
Tuesday's decision marks the third mistrial and the second deadlocked jury in the prosecution of Nyir Kuek for the 2019 killings of Michael Sykora and Tracy Atkins.
Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Dec. 28
"Les Miserables" coming to Lied Center in January; Two Lincoln men challenging gun charges after Supreme Court rulings; South Lincoln Lazlo's "working on plan to reopen" after fire.
Lincoln man lied on food stamp application, defrauded government of more than $25K, officials say
A Lincoln man was charged Thursday with defrauding the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services of more than $25,000 in public benefits, according to court records.
Shooting suspect arrested in I-80 traffic stop, Nebraska State Patrol says
Nebraska State Patrol troopers on Wednesday arrested a suspect connected to a shooting that occurred in Saratoga, Wyoming, earlier this month, according to a news release from the State Patrol.
Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Dec. 29
Union Bank & Trust CEO to step down; Windstream says 911 service disruptions were caused by cut irrigation line; Grain elevator near downtown Lincoln up for sale.
Ernie Chambers, others plead for Pillen to accept summer food aid for Nebraska children
Former state Sen. Ernie Chambers joined those calling for Gov. Jim Pillen to change his mind about a new federal program that could keep about 150,000 children fed this summer.
Lincoln business owner and baker trying for spot in The Greatest Baker quarterfinals
Jessica Wilkins, owner of Handmade Sunshine, has nearly made it to the quarterfinal rounds of The Greatest Baker, an online national baking competition.
These 4 moms, home in Waterloo for the holidays, always can ask a sister for baby advice
The holidays aren’t as crazy as they could be at the Thiem house in Waterloo, even with four new grandbabies visiting. Just wait until they can walk.
Washington County leader dies in crash near Arlington
Jordan Rishel, executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation, died following a car crash Thursday night near Arlington, Nebraska.
Chicken N Pickle restaurant to open in Omaha's Tranquility Park with pickleball courts
Chicken N Pickle, a restaurant with indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, will be part of the upcoming transformation of Omaha's Tranquility Park, a multisport complex.
Wisconsin university chancellor fired after producing online porn with his wife
A Wisconsin university official, who served as interim president at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, has been fired for engaging in explicit sexual acts with his wife on porn websites.
Water’s worth: It sits beneath Nebraska’s farmland and has serious value. But who owns it?
Can out-of-state owners export water on or under their land out of Nebraska? No, say regulators, legal experts and farm brokers, because landowners don’t own the water in Nebraska.
A tech billionaire has bought $113 million in Nebraska farmland
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has, in the past six years, spent more than $113 million buying Nebraska farmland.
Some Nebraskans toast a pay hike on Jan. 1
Nebraska's minimum wage increased from $10.50 an hour to $12 an hour on New Year's Day. By one estimate, 91,000 Nebraska workers will see a pay raise.
Nebraska tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations take effect
As of Monday, Nebraskans are able to earn tax credits for making donations to certain scholarship-granting organizations working with private and faith-based schools.
Staff member injured in assault at Nebraska State Penitentiary
A state penitentiary staff member was left seriously injured after an assault by an inmate Saturday, with prosecution on the table.
Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Jan. 2
Senators kick off 2024 legislative session this week; Ruling allows Nebraska employees to continue working remotely — for now; New engineering building opens to UNL students this month.
Expansion of Northeast Community College's South Sioux City campus to be complete this year
Construction began on the 11,600-square-foot CDL training facility late this past summer.
International Quilt Museum launches New Deal era exhibition
The documents how American women and the federal government turned to quilt making as both a leisure activity and a propaganda campaign under the New Deal.
Alvo couple welcomes first baby of 2024 in Lincoln
Brian and Amanda Albrecht of Alvo are parents to Lincoln's first baby of 2024.
Charcuterie chain opens first Nebraska location in Lincoln
Graze Craze, a chain of stores that sell charcuterie boards, has opened its first location in Nebraska near 70th Street and Pioneers Boulevard.
Last year's tax cuts leave little fiscal wiggle room for Nebraska lawmakers this year
Nebraska lawmakers may have little wiggle room for tax and spending changes this year despite starting the new session in what appears to be a comfortable fiscal position.
Papillion woman's contest hobby wins her trip to Bahamas, time with Lionel Richie
A Papillion woman won a trip to Bahamas to meet singer and "American Idol" judge Lionel Richie in I Heart Radio contest.
Ashland’s economic development corporation looks forward to more growth in 2024
The director for Ashland's economic development corporation reflects on a busy 2023 and shares his thoughts on several factors that could bring continued change to Ashland in 2024.
Vandal uses excavator to damage Conestoga Mall construction site
A vandal used an excavator to cause about $10,000 worth of damage at the Conestoga Mall construction site.
Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Jan. 3
Temporary regulations for gender-affirming care extended; Rep. Mike Flood heading to US-Mexico border; Nebraska men's basketball Mast could be back in lineup
Man dies in northwest Omaha shooting; 2 women injured
Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a fatal shooting early Wednesday in northwest Omaha in which one person was killed and two were injured.
Omaha woman charged with second-degree murder in death of 33-year-old man
A 31-year-old woman is charged in an arrest warrant with second-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony in connection with the death of her significant other.
Special prosecutor files no charges after review of Nebraska GOP break-in investigation
A special prosecutor's review of the investigation into a break-in reported at the Nebraska Republican Party's downtown Lincoln headquarters in summer 2022 has concluded with no criminal charges.
New $5M gym to open in north Lincoln Friday
Crunch Fitness, a national fitness center chain, is officially opening its first Lincoln location Friday.
Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Jan. 4
Speaker asks senators to aim higher; no charges filed in GOP break-in; respiratory illnesses surging
Farm and Food: How much food assistance is too much?
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds rejected millions of dollars in federal food aid for needy children. The question is, why?
City announces heat pump incentive program for Lincoln homeowners
The city announced a pilot program to offer incentives to homeowners who buy efficient heat pumps. Low-income residents can get $3,000, other homeowners will be eligible for $1,000.
Nebraska makes first purchase of land in Colorado for proposed canal
The State of Nebraska has made the first purchase of land in Colorado for the proposed Perkins County Canal.
After biting bathroom door down, Omaha dog will be on 'America’s Funniest Home Videos'
A 100-pound Omaha dog got trapped in the bathroom and chewed his way out. A video of him and the destruction will be featured on "America's Funniest Home Videos."
Nebraska reports two pediatric deaths due to flu
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that two pediatric deaths related to influenza have occurred in the state.
Cramps, bloating, constipation, stomach pain: Women at Nebraska prison report contracting infection
Eleven women said they tested positive for a bacterial infection called H. pylori while incarcerated at Nebraska's women’s prison.
Creighton researcher receives $2.7 million grant to study infectious prions
Figuring out the workings of prion diseases like those that cause mad cow and chronic wasting disease are important in an ag state like Nebraska, a Creighton researcher says.
Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Jan. 5
York prison's tainted water issue explained; bill would ban Delta-8; Hayden Kubik transfers to Tennessee
Pedestrian killed in northeast Lincoln accident identified
43-year-old Monica Salazar was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries after the collision. She later died, according to police.
Nebraska Public Service Commission investigates 911 outages
The cuts of the Lumen fiber-optic cables last summer occurred near railroads. Nearly 60% of Nebraska's 911 centers were unable to receive 911 calls for hours.
Editorial, 1/3: Legislature doesn't have time to play political games
The 109th Nebraska Legislature will convene for its second session Wednesday, a 60-legislative-day meeting during which senators are already l…
Man dies after being struck by semi on I-680 near Nebraska-Iowa border
Around 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Omaha police responded to the incident that occurred in the eastbound lanes. The adult man died at the scene. The collision is still being investigated.
Hallmark, Incredible Bulk, LensCrafters closing at Grand Island mall
The businesses are being forced to close this month as part of a redevelopment of Conestoga Mall by Woodsonia Development.
Nebraska Supreme Court affirms Omaha man's murder conviction
The conviction and sentence of an Omaha man who was found guilty of killing his friend more than a decade ago was affirmed by the Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday.
Candidates can now file for Nebraska's May 14 primary election
For more information on filing, including the 2024 Candidate Filing Guide, candidates can visit the Nebraska Secretary of State’s website.
Nebraska's traffic fatalities fall in 2023 in almost every category — except bicyclists
Nebraska's traffic fatalities fell in 2023 in almost every category with the notable exception of bicyclists.
Former prison staff member sues, calling investigators' behavior 'beyond the pale'
An ex-prison staffer is suing Nebraska Department of Correctional Services alleging investigators went "beyond the pale" when they tested her newborn to determine if she'd had sex with an inmate.
CenterPointe rolls out new programming in Lincoln
The new programs include adult intensive outpatient services and private recovery groups, along with several other support groups open to the public.
West Lincoln kitchen fire causes $50K in damages, officials say
A fire at west Lincoln home caused $50,000 in damages on Friday night.
Jim McKee: Bank failure left early mark on Lincoln
Early Lincoln bank was too big to fail until it failed.
Jim McKee: Cornhusker ordnance plants helped America win WWII
How Cornhusker ordnance plants helped America win WWII.
Daily Minute | Prison control bill; use for former Sears; crafting for a cause
Daily Minute | Prison control bill; use for former Sears; crafting for a cause
Lincoln Public Schools calls off classes Monday as winter storm looms
Lincoln Public Schools canceled classes Monday ahead of a winter storm expected to wallop Nebraska and possibly drop the most significant snowfall of the season so far in Lincoln.
Omaha police identify woman who died following wrong-way crash on I-680
Omaha police have identified a woman who died Friday following a nearly head-on crash while driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 680 in west Omaha.
Female mountain lion killed, ending inaugural season in Niobrara area
The 2024 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit closed Sunday when a 6-year-old collared female lion was shot north of Long Pine.
Two people in critical condition following collision with train in northeast Nebraska
Two people were taken to hospitals in critical condition Sunday after their vehicle collided with a train in northeast Nebraska.
Nebraska spring turkey permits are available
Hunters can now purchase their 2024 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
UNMC researchers reduce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice
UNMC researchers have developed a new type of cellular therapy that not only protected damaged brain cells in mice with Alzheimer's disease but also improved the animals' learning and memory.
First test-tube gorilla dies of kidney failure at Omaha's zoo
Despite efforts to save her, a 28-year-old female western lowland gorilla has died of kidney failure at Omaha's zoo. She is the only gorilla conceived by in vitro fertilization.
Daily Minute | Pillen talks property taxes; Winter storm hits Lincoln; Ally Batenhorst to transfer
Daily Minute | Pillen talks property taxes; Winter storm hits Lincoln; Ally Batenhorst to transfer
Singer Michael Bolton cancels April date with Omaha Symphony
Singer Michael Bolton drops date with Omaha Symphony because of brain tumor.
UNL grad, former Nebraska legislative page to compete in Miss America Pageant
Miss Nebraska 2023 Morgan Baird, a UNL graduate and former legislative page, will compete for the title of Miss America on Sunday.
Federal court orders Hastings company to backpay $230K to hundreds of meatpacking workers
A lawsuit against a Hastings meat processing company recovered $230,000 for more than 500 employees who were denied compensation for work completed before and after their shifts.
Daily Minute: LB753 ballot question challenged; homeless shelter expands; Rodriguez earns All-American
In today's Daily Minute: LB753 ballot question challenged; homeless shelter expands; Rodriguez earns All-American
Sarpy board selects attorney to be new county administrator
The Sarpy County Board has selected the second in command in the Sarpy County Attorney's Office as the next county administrator.
People in Nebraska and across the nation are urged to donate blood
The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage nationally and is encouraging Americans to roll up their sleeves to help rebuild blood and platelet supplies.
Daily Minute: Health department authority bill; book banner ousted; surprise portal addition
Bill seeks to curb Lincoln health department's authority; Plattsmouth voters oust book-banning school board member; Florida offensive lineman transfers to NU
Daily Minute: UNL budget cuts; bitter-cold weekend; major recruiting win
UNL finalizes budget cuts; bitter cold weekend in store fro Lincoln; Nebraska football earns another major recruiting win
Mountain lion season ends in state as limit reached in second hunting area
Recent snow in the Pine Ridge area made it favorable for hunters to track animals. Three mountain lions were shot this week, ending the season in Nebraska.
Daily Minute: NU interim president's agenda; gang prevention program; ethanol blend pumps
A look at NU interim president's agenda; Lincoln Police, LPS look to expand gang prevention program; 2 Lincoln Casey's gas stations will get ethanol blend pumps
Miracle baby Buddy, born at 14.1 ounces, is home and thriving in Lincoln
After 116 days, Buddy went home to Lincoln. Weighing 14.1 ounces at birth, he is the smallest baby born at Methodist Women's to survive and be discharged with minimal support.
Daily Minute: Legislature seeks agency oversight; city to consider parking lot rules; leaders talk child care crisis
Legislature seeks oversight of agencies; city to consider parking lot rules; leaders talk child care crisis
Daily Minute: State of the State address; Nebraska native competes for love; Jordan Ochoa commits to Huskers
Pillen delivers State of the State address; Nebraska native to appear on "The Bachelor"; Jordan Ochoa commits to Huskers
Daily Minute: LPS snow days; new crop of flight officers; chamber to visit Boise
LPS can handle more snow days; NSP training Lincoln's new crop of flight officers; Lincoln chamber to partner with Topeka to visit Boise
Omaha 'death doula' helps people design a perfect end-of-life plan
Omaha death doula Jenni Herchenbach is helping people design “their perfect death” and then ensures that their wishes are carried out.
Bonded by tragedy: Air Link team forms relationship with baby's family after flights to Colorado hospital
As a newborn, River Lewis found himself transported by Air Link to a Colorado hospital twice. His mom, and the Air Link team, talk about the special bond they have formed.
Daily Minute: Blood to challenge Flood; LPS looks to cut PLC time; Rowdy Bauer picks Nebraska
Blood to challenge Flood; LPS looks to cut PLC time; Rowdy Bauer picks Nebraska
Daily Minute: NWS warns of ice jams; dispatcher helps save life; Bahl on player of the year watch list
NWS warns of ice jams; dispatcher helps save life; Bahl on player of the year watch list
Daily Minute: Houston flights no more; HHS: Some comments excluded from review; friends to square off
Houston flights no more; HHS: Some comments excluded from review, friends to square off
Daily Minute: Abortion limits not on agenda; grand jury reviews police shooting; student creates flag mural
Abortion limits not on legislative agenda; grand jury reviews Lincoln man's officer-involved killing; second grader creates flag mural
Daily Minute: Building red-tagged; Lincoln welcomes 6 bison; Nebraska adds walk-on tight end
Building red-tagged; Lincoln welcomes 6 bison; Nebraska adds walk-on tight end
Daily Minute: UNL studies roadside barriers; hotel planned for downtown; freshman a key player for Nebraska basketball
UNL studies roadside barriers; hotel planned for downtown; freshman a key player for Nebraska basketball
Daily Minute: City fills 6,000 potholes; inmates injured in mass jail fight; Lincoln grad headed to Olympic trials
City fills 6,000 potholes; inmates injured in mass jail fight; Lincoln grad headed to Olympic trials
Daily Minute: Examining prison overcrowding; NBE considers book ban; senior center sold
Examining prison overcrowding; NBE considers book ban; senior center sold
Daily Minute: NU looks to entice top students; UNL student translates scroll; Nebraska shot-putter prepares for Olympics
NU looks to entice top students; UNL student translates scroll; Nebraska shot-putter prepares for Olympics
Daily Minute: Valuation data flawed; Open Harvest reopens; Wilhite commits to Nebraska
Valuation data flawed; Open Harvest reopens; Wilhite commits to Nebraska
Daily Minute: City gets grant to reduce homelessness; lawmaker seeks property tax relief; NIL builds walk on-class
City gets grant to reduce homelessness; lawmaker seeks property tax relief; NIL builds walk on-class
Daily Minute: LPS proposes new calendar; high schooler helps draft period poverty bill; Jordy Bahl out for season
LPS proposes new calendar; high schooler helps draft period poverty bill; Jordy Bahl out for season
Daily Minute: Prenatal care bill advances; early vote ballots mailed; Shelley delivers signature moment
Prenatal care bill advances; early vote ballots mailed; Shelley delivers signature moment
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