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Lennie Kuszak of Ord carries a flag that reads "God is pro-life" during the annual Walk for Life rally outside of the Capitol on Saturday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Kayla Newnam works on her Nebraska-inspired mural at the Hub Cafe, on Tuesday in Lincoln. Three years into her national murals project, "Out There Murals," Newnam is well on her way to her goal of painting a mural in every state. Newnam, based out of Phoenix, Arizona, started the project during the pandemic and has been crisscrossing the U.S. "It has been three years, two trucks, two trailers and three dogs, and now I'm on mural 18," Newnam said. Lincolnites are invited to come and meet Newnam on Wednesday at the Hub Cafe as she works on the latest mural between 5-9 p.m.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Dat Tran tosses a bluegill back into the water while ice fishing at Holmes Lake on Friday. The ice measured at approximately 8 inches thick, but it probably won't stay that thick for long. While weekend highs are expected to remain in the mid to upper 30s, Lincoln is headed for a warmup next week. High temperatures are forecast to be in the low 40s Monday-Wednesday, with 50s possible Thursday and Friday.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

High School students in the welding course sit on a table as they meet with Gov. Jim Pillen during his tour of The Career Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Lincoln.

TCA is one of Lincoln Public Schools’ focus programs and it’s a collaboration between LPS and Southeast Community College (SCC). The program allows high school juniors and seniors to take specific career pathways courses while earning credits from LPS and SCC.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Students are silhouetted by the sun glare coming from a window as they work in independent study rooms at Kiewit Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Kiewit Hall, the six-story, privately funded, $115 million building on the UNL campus, is the academic hub for engineering education. It connects five engineering facilities and is home to the construction management program. It offers a mix of multi-purpose classrooms, instructional labs, engineering student services, maker spaces for student organizations and a large outdoor plaza. It opened to students on Jan. 22, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

University of Nebraska-Lincoln turfgrass science and management freshman Josh Hong cheers as he is shown on the video board during the Ohio State game on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

Columbus' Colin Jaster bowls during the HAC Bowling Championships on Wednesday at Sun Valley Lanes.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

Second grade student Ethan Sedivy, 8, holds up a globe in front of a wall mural of 174 various world flags, of which he drew 167 of, as it is displayed in a classroom at Morley Elementary School, on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Ethan’s passion for geography has sparked new friendships throughout the school, especially with immigrant students. He is currently working on a Geography Bee for Morley’s fifth graders. He has plans to continue his project, even adding some posters to add facts and populations of the various countries he has learned about.

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Wahoo's Gretchen Seagren (left) and Malcom's Abby Zegar collide while going for a rebound during the game on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Malcom.

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Nebraska's Keisei Tominaga (30) celebrates after making a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the Huskers' win over Northwestern on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Performers take part in the Lion Dance during a Karen New Year celebration Sunday at Lincoln High School. The Karen Society of Nebraska put on the event, which celebrates the culture of the Karen, an ethnic group from Myanmar and Thailand. The celebration featured a fashion show, traditional dance performances, music and food.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) high-fives alumni as he takes to the court before the match against Northwestern at Pinnacle Bank Arena, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Lincoln.

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A corncob sign hangs on the plexiglass for the Cornhusker Bonspiel tournament on Saturday. Ten curling teams from across the country competed in the tournament.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

A customer places a sports bet on a kiosk at WarHorse Casino on Friday. The state's four racetrack casinos brought in just over $89 million in revenue from slot machines, table games and sports betting in 2023.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

Bundled up students enter Sheridan Elementary School before the start of the school day on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Michigan's Taylor Williams (left) and Laila Phelia (right) compete for a rebound with Nebraska's Alexis Markowski (center) in the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln East's Grant Schwerdtfeger (top) wrestles Millard South's Austin Summers in the 190-pound match on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Lincoln.

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Lincoln Northeast's head coach Matt VanEngen writes "How Bad Do We Want It ?!?" on his dry erase board during a timeout in the final two minutes of the second half at Lincoln Northeast High School, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Black Hills Energy workers use machinery to dig into the ground in front of the rubble of a home that exploded early Tuesday morning near North 53rd and Gladstone streets. A neighboring house also sustained fire damage.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

John and Ashley McClinton look at their son Buddy at their home in Lincoln on Monday. Weighing 14.1 ounces at birth, he is the smallest baby born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha to survive and be discharged with minimal support.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

Snow topped apartments are seen through a third floor window stairwell on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

A man wearing a leopard print blanket braves bitter cold gusts of snow and wind as he walks down South 17th Street, on Friday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Alexis Markowski (40) attempts a shot against Illinois in the first half Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska's Keisei Tominaga (30) reacts after scoring a 3-pointer against Purdue in the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Nebraska's Juwan Gary (4) celebrates with fans after the Huskers defeated No. 1 Purdue on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska Wesleyan students Lucas Steuter (from left), Riley Cleaver, Jacob Wertz, and Zane Rosenberg try to hold together as they fly down a hill on their sleds at Holmes Lake on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Ryan Gardner (left), production stage manager for "Les Miserables," works to adjust lighting on stage at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Traffic is seen moving down K Street in the snow on Monday.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska's Jaz Shelley (front) competes for the ball with Indiana's Sara Scalia in the first quarter on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Nebraska's Peyton Robb looks to pin Wyoming's Cooper Voorhees in the 157lb match at the Devaney Sports Center, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Wyoming's Mason Ding is taken to the floor after a leg sweep by Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher in the Heavyweight match at the Devaney Sports Center, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Mike Alessi (center) jumps during the General Tire Arenacross Nationals event on Friday at Sandhills Global Event Center. The show will be back again tonight at the Event Center at the TractorHouse Pavilion. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. The track was built using 150 dump truckloads of dirt.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

Chloe Wolff shows off some of the bracelets Friday that she made to raise money for local nonprofits.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Lincoln East's Landon Moser slams Kearney's Taj Wilson to the mat during the 165lb match, during a dual held at Lincoln East High School, on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

A red panda eats bamboo leaves that came in a wrapped present at the Lincoln Children's Zoo on Thursday. As part of an enrichment day, zookeepers shared holiday-themed treats — a lettuce Christmas tree for the tortoises and Christmas "cookies" for the giraffes — to help stimulate the animals' natural behaviors.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha (left) speaks to Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner during the first day of the Legislature on Wednesday.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

Lincoln East's Avari Wischhof swims the girls 100-yard freestyle during a dual against Omaha Marian on Tuesday at Lincoln East. Wischof won this event and helped the Spartans set a pool record in the 400 relay.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Omaha Marian's Willow Petri spins through the air as she completes a dive in the Girls 1 meter diving event, during a Swim dual held at Lincoln East High School, on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Maryland's Allie Kubek (14) reacts after being called for a foul against Nebraska's Alexis Markowski (not pictured) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena, on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

A pair of walkers stroll atop the dam at Holmes Lake at sunset on Saturday. Weather in Lincoln this January is expected to be frigid. Single-digit temperatures are expected at least for the first week.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A pig is seen on the desk of Gov. Jim Pillen, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

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Body found following trailer home fire south of Kearney

One person died Tuesday morning in a fire at a trailer home south of Kearney in central Nebraska.

Farm and Food: New year, not-so-new start

The chief worry carried forward to this year for America's farmers and ranchers was last year’s slumping grain markets, especially soybeans.

Lincoln police dispatcher helps former Husker's wife save his life

Former Husker football player Demoine Adams was saved by his wife and the work of a Lincoln Police Department dispatcher after he suffered a serious medical episode earlier this month.

Kinetic Light to present dance performance for disability audience at Lincoln's Lied Center

Saturday, Kinetic Light will makes its Lincoln debut, presenting for the first time a disability arts performance for a disability audience.

Lincoln contractor found in contempt for ignoring OSHA subpoena

Christoper C. Arps, who does business as Capital City Roofing and Construction, faces fines of $100 a day and potential arrest if he doesn't comply with a subpoena by Friday.

Bellevue officer honored posthumously as “GameChanger of the Year”

A Bellevue police officer who died in November has been named the third winner of the 'GameChanger of the Year' award for his efforts to improve youth sports in his hometown. 

York Elementary School teaching aide arrested for alleged sexual abuse

A teaching aide at York Elementary School was arrested Tuesday for sexual abuse. The alleged actions did not occur on school grounds, York Public Schools said.

UNL economic indicator shows strong growth in December

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose 1% last month, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. That's the biggest increase since March.

Nebraska lawmakers spar over bill to aid Omaha's inland port authority

The fate of a bill that would help the City of Omaha establish an inland port authority to revitalize low-income neighborhoods remains unsettled in the Nebraska Legislature. 

Man dies after being struck by UPS truck on Omaha's Sorensen Parkway

A 40-year-old man was killed after he was hit by a truck near Metro Community College's Fort Omaha campus Wednesday night.

EPA fines Omaha chemical manufacturer for alleged violations involving 2022 warehouse fire

An Omaha chemical manufacturer will pay a $37,026 fine and install a $244,000 fire suppression system after a three-alarm fire in 2022 that sent black smoke billowing through a neighborhood south of downtown.

Nebraska state troopers see 5 pursuits in less than 24 hours

The Nebraska State Patrol had its hands full on Wednesday after six people were arrested or cited following five separate foot and vehicle pursuits in a 24-hour period. 

Nebraska chief justice highlights better staffing in speech

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael Heavican thanked state lawmakers in a speech Thursday for helping the judicial branch fill vacant positions.

FBI announces mass drug sting, arrests in partnership with Nebraska State Patrol

The arrests were part of a coordinated effort between multiple agencies of law enforcement known as the CODE task force, covering a 22-county area in southwest-central Nebraska.

Three finalists selected for Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court

The Lancaster County Board will interview three candidates to replace Troy Hawk as clerk of the district court after he left for a job with the Nebraska Department of Education.

Republican Mike Flood files for reelection to 1st District congressional seat

Republican Congressman Mike Flood made it official Wednesday that he will seek a second term representing Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District.

Nebraska Secretary of State asked to leave LB753 repeal on ballot

The voter initiative to repeal a new Nebraska tax credit law for private school scholarships prompted more sparring by lawyers and lawmakers over whether it should remain on the November ballot.

New soccer stadium, mixed-use district coming to north downtown Omaha

The stadium will be part of a mixed-use entertainment and residential district along 18 acres acquired from Gallup, team and city officials said.

Nebraska AG's office argues sections of LB50 violate separation of powers

A Lancaster County judge heard closing arguments Thursday in the Nebraska Attorney General's constitutional challenge of the criminal justice reform bill passed by the Legislature last year.

Business owners, residents oppose moving temporary StarTran transfer station to 11th and L streets

The StarTran Advisory Board delayed a decision on whether to approve moving the downtown transfer station to 11th and L streets because of opposition by business owners, residents.

Lincoln gets $1.7 million federal grant for recycling and food waste outreach program

Lincoln will use a $1.7 million federal grant to educate and encourage residents — especially those in marginalized communities — to recycle more and waste less.

$260,000 Nebraska Pick 5 ticket sold in Lincoln

The Nebraska Lottery said Friday that the winning ticket for Thursday's Nebraska Pick 5 draw was sold at the Casey's General Store at 4002 Adams St.

Slick road conditions cause fatal crash in Gage County, officials say

The driver of the pickup was traveling southbound on U.S. 77 when they attempted to turn east onto Pickrell Road and spun out of control due to slick road conditions.

Nebraska Legislature advances bill to allow distribution of hypodermic needles

Giving sterile needles to drug addicts to reduce the spread of infectious diseases like HIV drew widespread support Friday from Nebraska lawmakers.

Mini Statues of Liberty scattered across Nebraska. Some have lived hard lives.

Little mini Statues of Liberty used to be delivered by Boy Scouts to cities and towns across Nebraska, including Lincoln. They stood, and still stand, in many Nebraska communities. 

York man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material

A York man was arrested after authorities searched a home in 1700 block of North Iowa Avenue in York.

City Hall: On affordable housing in Lincoln and where the mayor's focus on climate change took her

Affordable Housing developer Jake Hoppe talks new strategies to address the need for affordable housing in Lincoln.

Two corrections officers were assaulted at Lincoln prisons this week

Two Lincoln corrections officers suffered concussions after inmates assaulted them earlier this week, according to a Nebraska Department of Corrections news release.

52-year-old Bellevue woman killed in Friday morning crash

A 52-year-old Bellevue woman was killed in a crash Friday morning on Highway 75, according to the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office. 

Kinetic Light delivers mesmerizing dance performance for disability audience

The 2018 piece, inspired by the intertwined figures in Auguste Rodin’s “Toilette of Venus and Andromeda” takes place on an architectural ramp with peaks, plateaus and a sloping surface. 

Bill aims to ease Nebraska child care, labor shortages with subsidy for providers' kids

Subsidizing the cost of care for child care providers' own children could be a "game-changer" for Nebraska employers struggling to fill jobs, a legislative committee was told Friday.

Second Blair teen given probation for sex assault with broom handle

A teenage boy from Blair was sentenced to nearly four years of probation for his part in sexual assault of another teen with a broom handle.  

Lincoln man sentenced for escape from custody, leading police on two-hour chase

A Lincoln man found guilty of escape from custody and leading police on a reckless two-hour chase across Douglas County was sentenced Thursday to 2½ years in prison. 

Omaha restaurant owner, great guitarist Doug Fackler dies

Omahan Doug Fackler, restaurateur and Bumpy Action guitarist, has died.

Lincoln man dies at hospital after Saturday crash

The 87-year-old man, identified as John Ryan, died Saturday night at a local hospital after a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in northeast Lincoln.

Lincoln man defrauded of more than $1 million, police say

A 74-year-old Lincoln man was defrauded of more than $1 million after befriending a stranger online who encouraged them to buy and sell items using cryptocurrency, police say.

State troopers arrest two Californians after I-80 traffic stop yields 33 pounds of meth

State troopers on Thursday seized 33 pounds of meth after a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near York, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. 

Driver killed in collision on U.S. Highway 77 north of Beatrice identified

A driver who died after being ejected from a pickup truck that collided with a semitrailer truck Friday morning just north of Beatrice in Gage County has been identified.

Election 2024 US Sens. Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts formally file to seek election to Senate

Both of Nebraska's U.S. senators have formally filed to run for office again, likely ensuring state voters will see familiar names on the November 2024 ballot.

As Nebraska's casinos take off, state regulator draws more attention

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has grown rapidly with new casinos opening up. Now lawmakers are talking about giving the governor more say in overseeing the agency.

Gretna voters would have a say in 'Good Life District' development along I-80 under bill

A proposed entertainment, dining and shopping district along I-80 in Gretna would tap Nebraska's new "Good Life" incentive program, but state lawmakers might require local voter approval.

City pays $900,000 to settle two lawsuits filed by former and current Lincoln firefighters

The city agreed to pay $650,000 to a former firefighter and $250,000 to a current firefighter, both women who alleged sexual discrimination. 

Majority of Nebraska hospitals now operating in the red

Like every other sector of the economy, Nebraska hospitals face rising labor costs, not to mention higher costs for pharmaceuticals. Hospitals say reimbursement rates from insurers have not kept pace.

Daily Minute | Lincoln product in Super Bowl ad; rock concerts coming to arena; Husker hoops looking for NCAA bid

Lincoln product in Super Bowl ad; rock concerts coming to arena; Husker hoops looking for NCAA bid.

How city and area bowling teams fared in Monday's district action

The Lincoln Pius X boys and girls bowling teams both won the A-5 district on Monday at Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln.

Lincoln council considers reuse of neighborhood church, innovative 'net-zero' project

Nobody turned out to oppose a special permit to turn Southminster Church into office space and apartments, even though a neighbor appealed it to the City Council. 

Nebraska-based firm keeps investing in Dallas area

Omaha-based Goldenrod Cos. recently bought the 11-story Collins Crossing tower in Richardson, Texas, which is a suburb of Dallas.

Former Omaha police captain who won $1 million from city in 2022 files new federal lawsuit

A former Omaha police captain who was previously awarded nearly $1 million by a federal jury after being passed up for a promotion is making additional allegations in a new lawsuit.

Southeast Lincoln building red-tagged; tenants forced out

The city's Building and Safety Department declared a building at 7405 Pioneers Blvd. unsafe on Monday after a retaining wall behind the building started to give way, damaging the foundation.

'Incredible creatures': Lincoln's Pioneers Park Nature Center acquires six more bison

The Pioneers Park Nature Center recently acquired six more bison from the Crane Trust near Alda, bringing the total number of its herd to 12.

Stuck in solitary: Nebraska teens increasingly locked in ‘room confinement’ despite state law meant to limit it

County- and Nebraska-run detention centers are put more juveniles into solitary confinement for longer stretches of time in 2023, according to a recent report.

Omaha man sentenced to prison for attempted sexual assault six years after fleeing charge

An Omaha man was sentenced Monday to one to two years in prison for attempted sexual assault of a minor, six years after fleeing from Douglas County.

Nebraska AG's Office settles lawsuit to require Hilton, other companies to be upfront about pricing

Major hotel chains operating in Nebraska will have to be more transparent about hidden mandatory fees throughout the booking process, under a settlement agreement reached last week with the Nebraska Attorney General's Office.

Lawsuit claims LPS failed to respond swiftly to incidents of assault, sexual harassment

A lawsuit filed against Lincoln Public Schools claims that a middle school student suffered severe emotional distress after LPS failed to swiftly respond to incidents of assault and sexual harassment. 

Surgical robot built in Lincoln on its way to International Space Station

SpaceMIRA will conduct a series of experiments on surgical procedures in a zero-gravity environment and give a surgeon the opportunity to operate the robot remotely from hundreds of miles away.

Nebraska Builders Home and Garden Show will be next weekend

There will be more than 200 exhibitors specializing in landscaping, decorating, remodeling and building new homes.

Nebraska lawmaker proposes $1,500 state-funded accounts for private, parochial students

Students at private and faith-based schools in Nebraska would be able to get a $1,500 state-funded savings account for educational needs under a bill that prompted a contentious hearing Tuesday.

Nebraska lawmaker wants to set 'manageable' class size limits for schools

Class sizes need to be more manageable, especially when special education students are involved, in order to keep teachers from being overwhelmed, a Lincoln lawmaker says.

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office looking for tipster in Tyler Goodrich case

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office wants to speak with the person who wrote an anonymous letter to Crime Stoppers about missing Lincoln man Tyler Goodrich, Capt. John Vik said.

State Patrol trooper involved in southwest Lincoln crash, officials say

A Nebraska State Patrol trooper lost control of their cruiser on ice early Wednesday morning in southwest Lincoln, causing a three-car collision that injured three people.

UNL center says new roadside barriers may be needed to accommodate electric vehicles

The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at UNL said new roadside barrier systems will need to be developed capable of safely redirecting or stopping electric vehicles that run off the road.

Nebraska baseball lands rare commitment from Louisiana in 2025 pitcher Lane Fenske​

Lane Fenske's recruiting approach paid off for the right-handed pitcher from southern Louisiana this week as he committed to Nebraska. 

Drury planning 252-room hotel in downtown Lincoln; would be one of largest in city

Drury Development Corp., the development arm of Drury Hotels, filed a building permit last week for foundation work for an eight-story, 252-room hotel at 900 Q St.

Lincoln judge sentences man to 13 years in prison for police chase

A Lincoln judge sentenced a man to at least 13 years in prison after a 2022 police chase where the man rammed a police cruiser as he attempted to flee.

It's pothole season: Lincoln has filled 6,000 so far

City officials said they have repaired about 6,000 potholes in the past month, as snow and ice melts, creating more of them. 

Nebraska National Guard helicopter forced to make emergency landing near Hastings

A Nebraska Army National Guard helicopter performed an emergency landing after sustaining damage during a training flight in central Nebraska on Wednesday evening.

City Hall: Lincoln's downtown senior center will finally be sold

The Gold's Building developer is buying the vacant downtown senior center for $300,000 more than the company originally offered. 

Nebraska launches plan to improve reentry rate for inmates by 2030

Transform Nebraska seeks to improve educational attainment and program participation for inmates as a way to slash the state's recidivism rate in half by the end of the decade.

Nebraska governor to travel to Texas for border security update

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Maj. Gen. Craig Strong of the Nebraska National Guard are traveling to Texas on Sunday for an update on the situation at the southern border.

Regents to terminate degree programs at University of Nebraska at Kearney as part of budget cuts

The reductions are part of an effort to trim $5 million from UNK’s budget, including $3 million from academic programs created by declining enrollments and increased costs of operations.

Two-person train crew bill goes off the tracks in Nebraska Legislature

Opponents derailed a bill Friday that would have required freight trains crossing Nebraska to have at least two crew members on board.

More requests to remove city library books, but less controversy than in other communities

Last year, the five requests to remove city library books or DVDs was more than in the previous four years, but they created less controversy than in some other communities.

Maintenance manager at York women's prison leaves position

The maintenance manager and licensed water operator at Nebraska's only women's prison resigned on Friday.

2 men shot, killed by off-duty police officers in South Omaha

Two off-duty police officers shot and killed two men early Saturday in South Omaha, according to the Omaha Police Department. 

Jim McKee: 'Flax seed man' and founder one of Lincoln's great community leaders

John Wright probably doesn't ring a bell for Lincoln residents, but in the late 1870s and into the 1920s he was considered one of our great community leaders and businessmen.

Omaha police identify 2 men fatally shot by off-duty officers near 32nd and L Streets

Two men shot and killed by off-duty Omaha police officers shot early Saturday in South Omaha have been identified.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins other Republicans for security briefing at border

Nebraska's Jim Pillen was among 13 Republican governors who visited Eagle Pass, Texas, on Sunday for an in-person security update on Operation Lone Star at the southern border. 

UNL student shares grand prize for translating scroll buried at Pompeii

Luke Farritor, a Lincoln native and senior at UNL, is among three people who will share the $700,000 grand prize for the Vesuvius Challenge.

Nebraska town, dog owner reach settlement to allow support dog to stay in town

Rufus is staying put. The dog's owner, Kandice Cooke, has settled her federal lawsuit with the city of Randolph, allowing her to keep the emotional support dog within city limits.

NU announces President's Scholarship to cover cost of attendance for top students

Nebraska students who score a perfect 36 on the ACT will be offered a President's Scholarship that will cover tuition, fees and room and board at NU's campuses.

Windstream adds third network path to Lincoln after latest 911 service outage

Windstream added a third fiber "network path" into Nebraska in an effort to safeguard against 911 and broadband service outages like those that the provider is under investigation for.

Proposed changes to eliminate Lincoln's sprawling parking lots gets wide-ranging support

Business leaders, environmentalists and developers spoke in favor of a proposal to eliminate minimum parking requirements, which planners say would reduce sprawling commercial lots over time. 

Lincoln native, Pius X grad killed in line of duty in South Dakota

Ken Prorok, a Lincoln native and chief sheriff's deputy in South Dakota, was killed when a man allegedly drove into him during a pursuit Friday north of Sioux Falls.

'She is limitless' — Lincoln East student chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program

A Lincoln senior is one of two Nebraska students who will embark on a weekslong adventure in March, touring Washington D.C., meeting with U.S. Senators and learning about the nation's government.

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill expanding insurance coverage of colonoscopies

Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would expand insurance coverage of routine colonoscopy screenings, drawing mass bipartisan support — but some opposition.

Annual LPS read-in celebrates African American history, literature and music

A variety of people from across Lincoln came together to celebrate African American literature and music through readings and performances at the 11th Annual African American Read-In.

Daily Minute: East student headed to Washington; expanded colon cancer coverage; restaurant opens at Lied Place

East student headed to Washington; expanded colon cancer coverage; restaurant opens at Lied Place.

Senior living communities in Lincoln say flawed data led to dramatically higher property values

Operators of senior living communities say flawed data led to dramatically higher property values and higher property tax bills will be passed on to residents if the problem isn't fixed.

17-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting in Columbus; State Patrol investigating

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating after a teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Columbus on Tuesday.

'End run' bill would nullify vote on Nebraska's private school scholarship plan

Nebraska lawmakers heard comments Tuesday on a bill that would nullify the November referendum on a law providing tax credits for donating to scholarship funds for private and faith-based schools.

Gray TV closes Scottsbluff station, announces sale

NBC Nebraska was closed after Gray Television announced its plans to sell its TV stations in Scottsbluff, Sidney, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Casper, Wyoming, to Marquee Broadcasting Group.

EPA to demolish building in York ahead of superfund site cleanup

The EPA has now decided to go with the partial demolition of a building in order to complete its cleanup.

Open Harvest opens in new location in Lincoln's Telegraph District

The longtime Lincoln cooperative grocer opened its brand-new store Wednesday at 330 S. 21st St.

Lincoln man loses more than 100 pounds, wins $10K in fitness contest

Mark Onwiler won $10,000 in a national challenge from Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping after losing 140 pounds.

South Lincoln house fire displaces 5 residents

Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in south Lincoln on Wednesday night that left five people displaced.

Planned Parenthood abortion services moving to Lincoln amid Omaha construction project

Planned Parenthood abortion services in Nebraska have moved to the southeast Lincoln location while the organization's Omaha health center undergoes construction.

Lincoln and local agencies get $5.1M in federal dollars to reduce homelessness

The city's efforts to create a permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless people will get a $300,000 boost from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development

Beatrice man arrested, accused of DUI after crash

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Beatrice man following a crash in Gage County on Wednesday.

Open house set for those interested in learning more about proposed Lincoln convention center

Assemble Lincoln, Lancaster County’s standing committee tasked with developing a downtown Lincoln convention center, will hold a Feb. 19 open house.

Judge rules former employer of LPS superintendent violated open meetings law

The Sioux City Community School Board violated open meeting laws in January 2022, District Judge Jeffrey Neary ruled Wednesday.

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to change structure of state tourism commission

Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday to give the Department of Economic Development a say in state tourism matters.

Hearing on Nebraska's 'stand-your-ground' bill ends with tense exchange over race, crime

A tense exchange over race, crime and disparities in the judicial system capped off an otherwise banal hearing Thursday on Nebraska's proposed "stand-your-ground" law. 

Governor's office: Newly revealed past employer recommended Nebraska HHS director

Steve Corsi, the new CEO of the Department of Health and Human Services, formerly worked for Epiphany Associates, which was contracted by Nebraska to cut costs across state government.

Summer food aid bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature

A last-ditch effort to get federal food benefits to Nebraska children stalled Thursday, with supporters complaining that a delay in voting on the proposal was an attempt to kill it.

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