A Kearney man was was cited this week for discharging a firearm within city limits last Friday night in the 1000 block of Fourth Avenue.
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- TYLER ELLYSON, UNK COMMUNICATIONS
In 1980, band director Ron Crocker stayed up until 3 a.m. composing The Color Song. A decade later, student Barry McFarland wrote the lyrics. It's now a beloved UNK tradition.
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The state could be on the hook for any money judgment in the case, according to a lawyer on the suit.
- MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
Every year, Lindsey Kelley carves a pumpkin for each team in the World Series. She moves the winner up the steps of her front porch to reflect each game's results.
- ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
See photos as the NSBA hosts their 2026 State Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Seacrest Field in Lincoln.
- MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
Macey Carpenter and Mallory Sabah's charcuterie boards were so popular at parties that together, they opened an online business, Say Cheese Charcuterie. It's a tasty success.
- Victoria Ayotte
Royal Engineered Composites "truly embody what it means to be an outstanding Nebraska manufacturer," the Nebraska chamber president said.
Student housing preferences have shifted toward suite-style and apartment-style living, while current enrollment and long-term projections indicate UNK has more residence hall capacity than needed.
JD Vance became the first vice president to visit North Platte on Thursday, campaigning for Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen as they face challenging reelection bids.
As Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade turned off I-80 at Exit 177 Thursday, they turned the corner onto Walker, driving past Adams Bank & Trust toward the D&N Event Center.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance campaigned Thursday for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith at the D&N Event Center in North Platte.
What happened afterward reminded firefighters why their work matters.
If you love the music of Jon Bon Jovi, head to the Merryman on Tuesday night to hear "Slippery When Wet" recreated and performed by the Black Jacket Symphony.
Stan Kaye, a UNK professor with intimate knowledge of European theaters, recognized the value of Central Elementary's no-longer-used auditorium nearly 30 years ago, and the Merryman theater was born.
A Kearney man was arrested on two Texas fugitive-from-justice warrants and four Buffalo County warrants, including burglary, possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, and shoplifting.
People can call UWKA to get free Lyft rides to job interviews, medical appointments and other critical events. As of Thursday, 10 rides had been provided.
About 40% of students surveyed this year reported experiencing suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. UNK Counseling is offering new resources to prevent mental health crises.
In the early hours of a wildfire, communication is key. But it’s not always possible.
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Dan Speirs quietly changed young lives as a tireless volunteer with The Friends Program. He died in 2023. A bench was dedicated in Collins Park on Tuesday in his memory.
A sense of dread descended upon people who didn’t know where they would go. “They were depressed,” one resident said. “It became more quiet, and people didn’t connect.”
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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...
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...
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...
The demand for adult costumes, masks, wigs and yard decor makes this frightful season the busiest time of the year at Stagecoach.
Nebraskans out in the snow on Christmas 2017. Send your photos to yourpics@journalstar.com.
Ready for a scare this Halloween season? If you dare, visit KneeKnocker Woods and Farmer Brown's Field of Screams. You may never be seen again.
UNK's College of Business and Technology has seen student enrollment in finance, aviation, and cyber systems rise significantly in recent years. Graduates working in Nebraska have increased as well.
Fila Yusuf has wanted to fly ever since he visited an airport when he was 5 years old. He's studying for a career as a pilot at UNK.
A Kearney man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison Wednesday for receipt and possession of child pornography.
When fourth-grade girls asked Northeast Elementary librarian Kelly Melson for a book about wrestling, Melson came up empty. So Melson and bestie Hallie Hagan wrote one.
Free rides are coming to Kearney. United Way will launch Ride United alongside Tuesday’s CommUNITY Fest, where 60 organizations will offer assistance.