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PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

  • KENNETH FERRIERA Lincoln Journal Star

Two down, two to go. The city has already hosted two "fire hydrant parties." 

Lincoln students head back to class. See our photos from the first day of school

Lincoln students head back to class. See our photos from the first day of school

    Wednesday was the first day of school for Lincoln Public Schools students in kindergarten and sixth and ninth grades. See photos here.

    County chair sues Nebraska Democratic Party, alleging retaliation for reporting sex harassment

    County chair sues Nebraska Democratic Party, alleging retaliation for reporting sex harassment

    • CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star

    In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Omaha, Larissa Schultz alleged Nebraska Democratic Party leaders retaliated against her after she reported the sexual harassment.

    A 6 a.m. call, a 7:30 commitment: Averi Bridges details her pledge to Penn State

    A 6 a.m. call, a 7:30 commitment: Averi Bridges details her pledge to Penn State

    • BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star

    Averi Bridges spent a year attending camps across the country, but her college decision took about 90 minutes.

    Fremont 4-H Expo names Grand Ambassadors, honors Grand Marshal

    Fremont 4-H Expo names Grand Ambassadors, honors Grand Marshal

    • David Golbitz Fremont Tribune

    4-H ambassadors from Dodge and Saunders counties win grand ambassador honors at 4-H Expo on Friday, July 10, 2026.

    Pink Bandana has raised thousands for those with breast cancer. Next year will be nonprofit's last.

    Pink Bandana has raised thousands for those with breast cancer. Next year will be nonprofit's last.

    • SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star

    Ahead of its final year, Pink Bandanas welcomed 160 teams and over 2,000 people to the village of Prague for its Beat Breast Cancer mud volleyball tournament. 

    Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

    Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

    • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

    Two homes were damaged Monday night after a house fire on Crown Point Avenue in Omaha.

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    Former Nebraska quarterback plays in NFL preseason loss

    Social media reacts to Nebraska's new alternate uniforms

    Social media reacts to Nebraska's new alternate uniforms

    ICE plans to buy electric gloves already used by Omaha school resource officers

    ICE plans to buy electric gloves already used by Omaha school resource officers

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    Nebraska volleyball red-white live updates, stats and highlights

    Nebraska volleyball red-white live updates, stats and highlights

    The Nebraska volleyball team will hold the annual Red-White scrimmage on Sunday. The Huskers enter the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll. The match is set for 3 p.m.

    What do you remember from the morning of 9/11? Share your story.

    What do you remember from the morning of 9/11? Share your story.

    The Journal Star is asking readers to share memories of the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

    Bellevue woman dies following collision involving three vehicles

    Bellevue woman dies following collision involving three vehicles

    A 68-year-old Bellevue woman died Friday following a three-vehicle collision when her vehicle went through a red light at the intersection of 48th Street and Cornhusker Road.

    New wearable with Nebraska roots detects Parkinson’s gait changes like Ahman Green’s

    New wearable with Nebraska roots detects Parkinson’s gait changes like Ahman Green’s

    A startup company with Nebraska ties is working to bring to market a low-cost wearable device intended to detect gait changes — hopefully enabling earlier diagnosis of certain diseases.

    Race against the clock: Lincoln first responder radios near end of life

    Race against the clock: Lincoln first responder radios near end of life

    City leaders look to 1st Congressional District Rep. Mike Flood to secure federal funding to help replace Lincoln Police Department radio system and equipment nearing its "end of life."

    How to watch and listen: Carpet Land in must-win game today

    How to watch and listen: Carpet Land in must-win game today

    The Rugs face a win-or-go-home situation today in North Carolina.

    Papillion started a courthouse even before it was the county seat

    Papillion started a courthouse even before it was the county seat

    Six years after its founding in 1869, Papillion had an internal fight over where the Sarpy County Courthouse should go even before it prevailed in the third vote for the relocation of the county seat from Bellevue.

    One man dead, another wounded in separate Omaha shootings

    One man dead, another wounded in separate Omaha shootings

    Omaha police are investigating a pair of shootings that occurred early Sunday, including one in the Minne Lusa neighborhood that became the city's 10th homicide.  

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    Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Aug. 15, 2026

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    Dawn Staley shares memories of playing on 1996 Olympic team with Nikki McCray-Penson

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    After offseason of position switch and recovery, Nebraska's Mac Markway pushing in camp

    After offseason of position switch and recovery, Nebraska's Mac Markway pushing in camp

    Nebraska's Mac Markway moved to defensive end in the spring while trying to get healthy. The toolsy player is still looking for his first game snaps as a Husker.

    Former Huskers in NFL preseason: Emmett Johnson debuts, Ceyair Wright departs, Garrett Nelson snags sack

    Former Huskers in NFL preseason: Emmett Johnson debuts, Ceyair Wright departs, Garrett Nelson snags sack

    Emmett Johnson had a strong debut, while Garrett Nelson snagged a sack and Ceyair Wright left his team among former Huskers in the NFL preseason. 

    With Anthony Colandrea making 'my life easier,' Dana Holgorsen's adding entrees to his menu

    With Anthony Colandrea making 'my life easier,' Dana Holgorsen's adding entrees to his menu

    Dana Holgorsen arrived at Nebraska to rescue a nightmarish offense, immediately tightening the playbook. With Anthony Colandrea, he's ready to open it back up. 

    Just: Nebraska volleyball's motivation clear — but December pressure can wait

    Just: Nebraska volleyball's motivation clear — but December pressure can wait

    Nebraska volleyball has no shortage of motivation, writes Amie Just, but the travel opportunities ahead are just too good to feel any December pressure yet. 

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    Pottawattamie County designates August as Emergency Management Awareness Month, highlighting year-round planning, Alert Iowa notifications and a preparedness fair.

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    🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.

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    Getting on an airplane has become the perfect metaphor for life in America. On the one hand, flying has become cheaper and more accessible. On the other, it has become more stratified and stressful. Sure, everyone likes those $199 fares, but no one likes having to shuffle through the first-class cabin, where the amenities are right in your face, on their way to their middle seat in coach, ...

    Photos: Omaha celebrates Juneteenth with parade after June weather postposed celebrations

    Photos: Omaha celebrates Juneteenth with parade after June weather postposed celebrations

    Take a look at scenes from the 2026 Juneteenth Parade in Omaha.

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