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New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

  • By Eric Ferkenhoff Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team

The bizarre mystery of whether Donald Dean Studey killed dozens of people and whether he buried them in wells near Omaha is the subject of a new documentary.

Spike in Lincoln overdose cases may be tied to laced drugs

Spike in Lincoln overdose cases may be tied to laced drugs

  • ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star

CenterPointe official says overdose trends can come in waves tied to drug supply changes.

Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

    The Haymarket district has been a focal point for businesses and restaurants in downtown Lincoln since the late 1800s. Look back at how the Haymarket changed throughout the years through these archive photos.

    25 stunning Lincoln houses that prove they don't build them like they used to

    25 stunning Lincoln houses that prove they don't build them like they used to

    • Victoria Ayotte

    These 25 homes are among those on the National Register of Historic Places for being historically/architecturally significant. Descriptions are from the Nebraska State Historical Society, taken from register documents.

    Photos: Iowa men's basketball takes on Illinois in NCAA Elite 8

    Photos: Iowa men's basketball takes on Illinois in NCAA Elite 8

    • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

    Take a look inside the Toyota Center as Iowa men's basketball takes on Illinois in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament Elite 8 in Houston.

    Yutan's Jordyn Campbell wins third straight title: 'It means the world to me to win'

    Yutan's Jordyn Campbell wins third straight title: 'It means the world to me to win'

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    OMAHA — Like father, like daughter.

    Photos, video: New life on Nebraska farms, ranches

    Photos, video: New life on Nebraska farms, ranches

    • Victoria Ayotte

    Calving season brings new life and light to spring on Nebraska farms and ranches. If you have a video or photo of a new calf, lamb or foal to share, please upload it at JournalStar.com.

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    No warning. No sales. Plenty of heartbreak. Painted Tree vendors left in limbo.

    Where to watch the Nebraska-Iowa State volleyball spring match

    Where to watch the Nebraska-Iowa State volleyball spring match

    Ravenna Lake may have to wait for its pickleball courts

    Ravenna Lake may have to wait for its pickleball courts

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    Severe Thunderstorm Warning until WED 2:15 PM CDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning with Large Hail and Lightning Until 2:15 PM CDT

    Husker memorabilia, Pokémon cards swiped from Lincoln sports card store

    Husker memorabilia, Pokémon cards swiped from Lincoln sports card store

    “Unfortunately, there’s a huge rise of it with collectibles,” Capital City Sports Cards owner Chris Dietrich said. “It’s unfortunately happening all over the country right now.”

    Hearing continued for Liberty mom in death of her son

    Hearing continued for Liberty mom in death of her son

    Heather Peterson, 31, is charged with committing intentional child abuse resulting in death and other charges after the death of 5-year-old Felix Reyna. 

    Unique construction equipment worth $21,000 reportedly stolen, Lincoln police say

    Unique construction equipment worth $21,000 reportedly stolen, Lincoln police say

    Police are searching for a possible suspect after a Lincoln construction shop reported a piece of equipment worth $21,000 missing.

    No warning. No sales. Plenty of heartbreak. Painted Tree vendors left in limbo.

    No warning. No sales. Plenty of heartbreak. Painted Tree vendors left in limbo.

    At Lincoln's SouthPointe Pavilions, several vendors could be seen Tuesday removing their merchandise from the store.

    Complaint from Ricketts appointee alleges Osborn illegally paid campaign staff

    Complaint from Ricketts appointee alleges Osborn illegally paid campaign staff

    A new Federal Election Commission complaint filed Tuesday alleges a PAC affiliated with independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn illegally paid 23 individuals working on his campaign.

    Outdoor warning siren testing today; public reporting encouraged

    Outdoor warning siren testing today; public reporting encouraged

    Hall County and the City of Grand Island Emergency Management are reminding residents that outdoor warning siren testing will take place at 1 p.m. today.

    Nebraska woman in critical condition after getting trapped underneath trailer on I-80

    Nebraska woman in critical condition after getting trapped underneath trailer on I-80

    A Palmer woman is in critical condition after her husband accidentally ran her over with a trailer on Interstate 80 south of Waverly, deputies say.

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    Rebel Republican slams Trump for ‘blasphemy’—'I was very offended’

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    Most MLB World Series Wins in History

    Young voters in Hungary played crucial role in ending Orbán's 16-year rule

    Young voters in Hungary played crucial role in ending Orbán's 16-year rule

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    Nebraska spring volleyball primer: No shortage of stars in Huskers’ hitter group

    Nebraska spring volleyball primer: No shortage of stars in Huskers’ hitter group

    The Nebraska spring volleyball position primer looks at the hitter position, where the Huskers have an All-American in Harper Murray and plenty of depth. 

    McKewon: Out of exile, Pat Fitzgerald plans rebuild of reeling Michigan State

    McKewon: Out of exile, Pat Fitzgerald plans rebuild of reeling Michigan State

    Pat Fitzgerald is back in the Big Ten at reeling Michigan State, on its fourth coach in eight years, with a strong group of coordinators and an energy that burns to exhaustion. 

    Husker Gap Hits: Sam McKewon and Evan Bland on stadium size, Friday games, portal what-if

    The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk offseason Nebraska football by assigning a word (or words) to describe three Husker-related happenings this week.

    Ranking the top 14 quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

    Ranking the top 14 quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

    Editor’s note: The Union-Tribune’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 quarterbacks, plus “bonus” players he believes will be drafted or signed as a priority free agent: 1. Fernando Mendoza (Jr., Indiana, 6-foot-5, 236 pounds) The former two-star recruit worked his way up the depth chart and became a ...

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    Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

    🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

    Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

    🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

    Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

    'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

    'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

    Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

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    'The Testaments' brings viewers back to Gilead. Is it too soon? | Streamed & Screened

    'The Testaments' brings viewers back to Gilead. Is it too soon? | Streamed & Screened

    The final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" wrapped less than a year ago, yet here we are, back inside Gilead.

    Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

    Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

    Coffee prices in the U.S. remain historically high after production shortfalls in major producing nations drove prices to record highs late last year.

    Review: Two comic novels from ‘Arrested Development’ writers

    Review: Two comic novels from ‘Arrested Development’ writers

    This month, if you read just one former “Arrested Development” writer’s comic novel about a woman who used to write for TV but has shifted gears, make it “Go Gentle.” Weirdly, two novels that fit that description are out in the span of a week: “Go Gentle” is by Maria Semple, whose “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” was a blockbuster and book club favorite in 2012. “Like This, But Funnier” is a debut ...

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    Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

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    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...

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    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

    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...

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