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19 years ago today: The Hallam tornado

19 years ago today: The Hallam tornado

  • 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?

No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

  • Wilson Moore World-Herald Staff Writer

No. 6 Nebraska took control of its five-inning win at Minnesota with 15 runs in the final two frames.

WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

  • LIVIA ZISKEY Lincoln Journal Star

Teams of high school students from across Nebraska raced their hand-built go-karts around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's tractor testing track Saturday.

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.

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    Spike in Lincoln overdose cases may be tied to laced drugs

    • ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star

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    Nebraska finishes second to Michigan in Big Ten men's gymnastics championships

    Nebraska finishes second to Michigan in Big Ten men's gymnastics championships

    • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

    LINCOLN — The Nebraska men's gymnastics team finished second in Friday night's team race of the 2026 Big Ten Championships, held in Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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    CHI Health Schuyler launches workforce development project to strengthen rural healthcare

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    Artist in residence pottery lesson comes with a pinch of storytelling

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    Grand Island potter Nancy Fairbanks is serving as an artist in residence this week at Starr Elementary School.

    Amazon wants 7 York businesses to serve as delivery hubs

    Amazon wants 7 York businesses to serve as delivery hubs

    Businesses operating as Amazon hubs could make an extra $100 a day by delivering up to 70 packages.

    Learn more about parking, traffic changes for Zach Bryan's Memorial Stadium concert

    Learn more about parking, traffic changes for Zach Bryan's Memorial Stadium concert

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    Where to watch the NFL draft on Friday: Time, TV channel, streaming

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    Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 24

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    Letter: Egger has earned another term

    Letter: Egger has earned another term

    As a past secretary, paralegal and office manager for 47 years in the Public Defender's Office and having worked with Kristi Egger during her time as a law clerk and Deputy Public Defender, I witnessed her ethics, not only as an attorney but as a person. She's handled every docket in the office, devotes time and energy way past the 8-5 clock, and leads by example.

    Letter: Disturbed by lawsuit

    Letter: Disturbed by lawsuit

    I am writing with a heavy heart and a sense of absolute outrage after reading about Gavin Maas’ lawsuit against the estate of Anthony Miller. I had the privilege of having Anthony as my student, and to see his name dragged into court by the man who took his life is a gut-wrenching insult to his memory.

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    ARLINGTON, Texas — On the night the NFL draft began, the Texas Rangers picked on an almost-Clemson QB. The Rangers jumped all over Bubba Chandler, the one-time college football recruit turned Pirates rookie, tagging the right-hander with six runs in four innings in a 6-1 Rangers win on Thursday night at Globe Life Field. Chandler struggled with both command and hard contact. He allowed seven ...

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