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22 years ago today: The historic disaster that forever changed a Nebraska community.

22 years ago today: The historic disaster that forever changed a Nebraska community.

  • Lincoln Journal Star

A tornado swept through Hallam on May 22, 2004, leveling most homes and businesses. Volunteers in surrounding communities including Lincoln came together to help with the cleanup. Do you remember?

She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

  • Emily Bregel Arizona Daily Star and Emily Hamer Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team

Advocates say ICE isn't equipped to handle mental health crises in detention, relying on solitary confinement — and even pepper spray — as quick fixes.

‘They’re torturing me’: ICE uses solitary confinement to scare people into self-deporting

‘They’re torturing me’: ICE uses solitary confinement to scare people into self-deporting

  • Emily Hamer Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team and Emily Bregel Arizona Daily Star

One immigrant was sent to solitary confinement for refusing to self-deport. A teenager lost 20 pounds. One man attempted suicide. Experts say it's unconstitutional.

Why 19 Nebraskans complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Why 19 Nebraskans complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

  • JAMES HOYT Lincoln Journal-Star

What some of the 19 Nebraskans who complained to the FCC about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show had to say.

16 evacuees from hantavirus ship under 'world-class care' at UNMC; 1 test returns positive

16 evacuees from hantavirus ship under 'world-class care' at UNMC; 1 test returns positive

  • Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer

One passenger who had had two tests for the Andes virus outside the U.S. — one positive and one negative — was taken to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.

Nebraska voters see no changes ahead of May primary despite national debate

Nebraska voters see no changes ahead of May primary despite national debate

  • CHRISTOPHER BURBACH Flatwater Free Press

Despite national debates over voting laws, Nebraska’s rules remain unchanged for the May primary.

One Nebraska Republican primary will test GOP voters' confidence in elections

One Nebraska Republican primary will test GOP voters' confidence in elections

  • Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer

The Nebraska secretary of state election features incumbent Bob Evnen and Scott Petersen, who has raised doubts about the state's election security. 

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Two Nebraska softball players named NFCA All-Americans

Two Nebraska softball players named NFCA All-Americans

Letter: US can truly be oil independent

Letter: US can truly be oil independent

Nebraska announces 2026 volleyball schedule

Nebraska announces 2026 volleyball schedule

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Board of State Canvassers to certify primary election results

Board of State Canvassers to certify primary election results

Nebraska’s Board of State Canvassers will meet June 8 to certify the 2026 primary election results at the State Capitol in Lincoln.

Police say Lincoln 13-year-old stole car because he was bored, crashed into garage

Police say Lincoln 13-year-old stole car because he was bored, crashed into garage

The boy said the keys were on the driver's seat and the car was unlocked, "so he took it."

Day of activities at museum as part of 'How We Celebrate' exhibit

Day of activities at museum as part of 'How We Celebrate' exhibit

The event is sponsored by the Gage County Foundation and the Nebraska 250th Commission.

Mennonite Park in Henderson hosts ‘From Russia to America’ kids day camp

Mennonite Park in Henderson hosts ‘From Russia to America’ kids day camp

Mennonite Heritage Park will host “From Russia to America,” a kids camp that offers a chance to learn firsthand the immigrant experience, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.

Lincoln man charged with 6 more felonies ahead of July sentencing for assault

Lincoln man charged with 6 more felonies ahead of July sentencing for assault

A Lincoln man awaiting sentencing in a 2025 assault case now faces new strangulation and terroristic threats charges after another alleged domestic assault.

Nebraska is hosting a three-star safety on campus next month

Nebraska is hosting a three-star safety on campus next month

Nebraska football will host class of 2027 safety Brennan Drummond on June 12. He made the announcement on social media.

Nebraska, Indiana, Louisiana AGs sue to stop Trump admin marijuana reclassification

Nebraska, Indiana, Louisiana AGs sue to stop Trump admin marijuana reclassification

The Republican attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana and Louisiana have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Justice Department’s order reclassifying marijuana as a less harmful drug.

Kearney native Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

Kearney native Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

As manager of airfield operations at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, UNK grad Kellen Skarka oversees a team in charge of pavement conditions, signage, markings and lighting and more.

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'This team is insane': Nebraska softball walks off Arkansas in WCWS extra-inning thriller

'This team is insane': Nebraska softball walks off Arkansas in WCWS extra-inning thriller

The Huskers won their first extra-inning game at the WCWS in more than 40 years thanks to Jordy Frahm going the distance and two clutch Husker homers.

Just: On a night full of Nebraska softball magic, Ava Kuszak's homer cast the final spell

Just: On a night full of Nebraska softball magic, Ava Kuszak's homer cast the final spell

Husker after Husker made magical plays in Nebraska softball's WCWS win, writes Amie Just, with Ava Kuszak's homer casting the final, spectacular spell

McKewon: Can a 'science project,' the new OC and Proverbs stop Maryland football's slide?

McKewon: Can a 'science project,' the new OC and Proverbs stop Maryland football's slide?

After back-to-back 4-8 seasons, Sam McKewon writes, Maryland is trying everything — task forces, biblical verses and more NIL —  to stop its steep decline in the Big Ten.

Nebraska baseball is ready for its first regional close-up in 18 years

Nebraska baseball is ready for its first regional close-up in 18 years

Nebraska baseball achieved its goal of hosting a regional. On deck are the benefits that come with it for the Huskers, finally back as a proud five-percenter in the sport.

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Omaha Community Foundation opens field of interest fund grants
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Omaha Community Foundation opens field of interest fund grants

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The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting Field of Interest Fund grant applications from June 1 to July 15 to support local nonprofit programs in key focus areas.

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Guiding clients through philanthropy with clarity and confidence
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Guiding clients through philanthropy with clarity and confidence

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Tax advisor Brian Gough explains how professional advisors can guide clients in strategic charitable giving, legacy planning, and simplified philanthropy with OCF.

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Laura Contreras promoted to director of community investment
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Laura Contreras promoted to director of community investment

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The Omaha Community Foundation has promoted Laura Contreras to director of community investment, leading regional grantmaking and nonprofit partnerships.

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Future radio-controlled tractor in a 1928 cartoon
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Future radio-controlled tractor in a 1928 cartoon

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Herbert Johnson’s 1928 cartoon imagines a wireless-controlled tractor, reflecting early humor about farm technology and the work of the Nebraska-born cartoonist.

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Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.

Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

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Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

President Trump's patriotic concert at the Great American State Fair continues to unravel after more acts have dropped out.

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, May 23, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Ballad of Falling Dragons" by Sarah A. Parker (Avon) Last week: ...

Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

"The Mandalorian and Grogu" is dark, choppy and hardly worthy of the big names it has attracted.

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Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

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Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

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Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

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Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

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Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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