Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1.
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The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.
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David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies.
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Nebraska football unveiled redesigned uniforms at its "Red Sea Rising" announcement Saturday with new-look numbers and pants.
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Weston is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a dedicated history book and weekend festival on June 12-14. Founded in 1876, the Saunders County town has a population of about 250 people.
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A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston convenience store was arrested Saturday in Council Bluffs.
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Lincoln police arrested a 28-year-old man after he allegedly threatened three 17-year-old boys with a gun Friday night.
Iris Herse, a 100-year-old original Rosie the Riveter, tells her story and experiences during World War II and how she remains humble after playing a role in American history.
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A 38-year-old Martell man has been arrested after allegedly trying to start his estranged wife's house on fire at Hickman in December, according to the Lancaster County Sherrif's Office.
The Cornhusker State Games begin, "Annie" returns to Pinewood Bowl and city leaders face important decisions in a busy week ahead.
Lincoln Journal Star photojournalist Arthur Trickett-Wile looked back on photos he'd taken in 2025 and picked some of his favorites.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln students held a vigil outside the Nebraska Union on Sept. 17, 2025, to remember Charlie Kirk
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Historical marker text recounts how Pibel Lake in Wheeler County, Nebraska, developed from an 1897 irrigation claim into a popular recreation area and Bible camp.
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Learn practical ways to choose positivity, find daily inspiration, care for your health, stop comparing yourself to others, and practice gratitude and giving back.
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Profile of Falls City native Charles Abbey, the first Nebraskan in Major League Baseball, tracing his rise with the Washington Senators, decline, and later life.
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Plan your Star City Pride 2026 weekend in downtown Lincoln with Pride in the Park, the Star City Pride Parade, the Rainbow Rewind festival, and Brunch on the Square.
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🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
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