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Kearney couple claims monthly Yard of the Month honor

Kearney couple claims monthly Yard of the Month honor

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

The Matsons’ mix of flowers, ornamental plants and fescue grass caught the attention of the Kearney Sertoma Club.

'Groundhog Day' opens Thursday at Kearney Community Theatre

'Groundhog Day' opens Thursday at Kearney Community Theatre

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

Did you love the movie “Groundhog Day"? Then you're going to love the musical, which opens tonight at Kearney Community Theatre.

Kearney calls for bids to build landing space for whitewater paddlers

Kearney calls for bids to build landing space for whitewater paddlers

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

The distance from the new landing at Bassway Strip and Turkey Creek to the new put-in at Cherry Avenue is about four miles.

New job postings for Southeast Nebraska job seekers

New job postings for Southeast Nebraska job seekers

    Browse through the latest Southeast Nebraska employment postings and find your next career.

    Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

    Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

    • Joseph Ciembroniewicz World-Herald Staff Photographer

    An elementary-aged child was struck by a vehicle at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday while riding her bicycle across the road from one driveway to another in Bennington.

    Kearney's Cruise Nite expands with 6-day lineup of events

    Kearney's Cruise Nite expands with 6-day lineup of events

    • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

    The 39th annual Cruise Nite kicks off Tuesday night with a Show & Shine and a new Jukebox Jam. The week's events will be highlighted by a Saturday afternoon parade.

    Photos: Roca family visits all 50 capitol buildings

    Photos: Roca family visits all 50 capitol buildings

      The Honke family of Roca recently completed their epic quest to visit all 50 state capitol buildings before they turned 50. Here's a sampling of their journey.

      Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

      Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

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

        Kearney's 55th Art in the Park: 70 artists, music and plenty of sunshine

        Kearney's 55th Art in the Park: 70 artists, music and plenty of sunshine

          Art in the Park returned to Harmon Park with handmade creations, food trucks, live entertainment and plenty of inspiration.

          Photos & video: Awards honor women who inspire Lincoln community; see who they are

          Photos & video: Awards honor women who inspire Lincoln community; see who they are

            The 11th annual Inspire Awards luncheon was held at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sept. 24, 2025.

            Kearney Cruise Nite concert will be a tribute to the Everly Brothers

            Kearney Cruise Nite concert will be a tribute to the Everly Brothers

              Hear "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up, Little Susie" and other Everly Brothers classics when Jack Skuller and Sean Altman present The Everly Set at 8 p.m. Thursday.

              A house devoured by fire. A  traffic accident. A crippling fall. Axtell couple persevere.

              A house devoured by fire. A traffic accident. A crippling fall. Axtell couple persevere.

                2025 was a bad year for Dick and Marla Reiter. Fire destroyed their Axtell home. Both suffered injuries in serious, separate accidents. They are healing, rebuilding and still smiling. 

                Kearney student 'disappointed, shocked, angry, upset' that Joseph's closing

                Kearney student 'disappointed, shocked, angry, upset' that Joseph's closing

                  Joseph's College Cosmetology campuses in Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk and Lincoln will close July 31, the college said. The Kearney location is at 2213 Central Ave.

                  Business at Kearney's Celebration on Central is ballooning

                  Business at Kearney's Celebration on Central is ballooning

                    The party store at 2217 Central Ave. creates unique balloon backdrops for showers, receptions, grand openings and more.

                    Department of Justice has questions for Youneses about $4.6M in PPP program loans

                    Department of Justice has questions for Youneses about $4.6M in PPP program loans

                    The federal Department of Justice is seeking to ask Paul and Linda Younes and their daughter about government loans they obtained to help their businesses retain employees during the COVID pandemic.

                    Kearney youths get behind-the-scenes view of police work

                    Kearney youths get behind-the-scenes view of police work

                    From crime scene investigations to K-9 demonstrations, students got a hands-on look at policing with the Kearney Police Department.

                    For UNK retiree Matt Mims, higher education has been a calling

                    For UNK retiree Matt Mims, higher education has been a calling

                    Matt Mims says his greatest accomplishment isn't awards — it's the students who went on to help others.

                    ABC Drug in downtown Kearney sold to Hy-Vee

                    ABC Drug in downtown Kearney sold to Hy-Vee

                    Now that the business is in new hands, the focus will shilft to selling the building, which encompasses about 15,000 square feet. 

                    For the 250th, Sumner Saddle Club has its 75th annual rodeo

                    For the 250th, Sumner Saddle Club has its 75th annual rodeo

                    Sumner Saddle Club's 75th annual rodeo topped off the town's annual Fourth of July celebration. There were old cars, a street dance, music, cow pie bingo and, of course, fireworks.

                    Top Journal Star photos and videos for June 2026

                    Top Journal Star photos and videos for June 2026

                    Buffalo County celebrates 250th anniversary of Independence Day

                    Buffalo County celebrates 250th anniversary of Independence Day

                    It was a hot afternoon and evening on July Fourth, but that didn't stop people from celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation's independence. 

                    Photos: America 250 celebration in Buffalo County

                    Photos: America 250 celebration in Buffalo County

                    Check out images from Buffalo County's America 250 celebration Saturday.

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                    Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                    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...

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    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...

                    Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                    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...

                    50 Capitols by 50: Roca family completes yearslong quest just in time for America 250

                    50 Capitols by 50: Roca family completes yearslong quest just in time for America 250

                    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.

                    David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

                    David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

                    The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.

                    How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

                    How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

                    David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies. 

                    David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

                    David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

                    David Hoffmann explains how faith, family and personal experience have guided the Hoffmann family's commitment to philanthropy. 

                    David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

                    David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

                    Before building a business empire, Lee Enterprises Chairman David Hoffmann nearly took a very different path. A football scholarship, a difficult choice and a young romance helped shape the future billionaire's life. 

                    Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for July 3

                    Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for July 3

                    Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier.

                    Megan Adkins selected as UNK dean of Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation

                    Megan Adkins selected as UNK dean of Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation

                    Megan Adkins has been selected as dean of Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation at UNK. She has served as interim dean since August. 

                    A sculptor in Kearney's backyard: The story behind the new 'Holding on to Freedom' eagle

                    A sculptor in Kearney's backyard: The story behind the new 'Holding on to Freedom' eagle

                    Mike Sughroue is a farmer, a businessman and a sculptor on the side. His "Holding on to Freedom" eagle will be dedicated at the Buffalo County fairgrounds on Saturday. 

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