Top Journal Star photos for November 2023
Papillion-La Vista's Mia Tvrdy (11) and Karlyn Francis (center) celebrate with teammates after their four set win over Papillion-La Vista South during a Class A first-round match, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Southwest's Abbie Appleget (21) defends the net as Lincoln Pius X's Sidda Hagedorn hits the ball over in the second set of Wednesday's first-round match at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm students Delaney Wollberg (center) and Tekamah Bratrsovsky (right) cheer during a Class C-1 first-round match between Malcolm and Pierce on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Omaha Skutt, including Nicole Ott (8, center) and Brooke Banker (9, center left) celebrates a victory over Waverly during a Class B first-round match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A general view of the state volleyball tournament, including action from a Class B first-round match between Norris and Scottsbluff, Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Bryan McNeil, riding Julie Jean, nears the finish line on Tuesday during the first race at Legacy Downs at WarHorse in Lincoln. Julie Jean won the race over Inewagallikethat.
Parkgoers walk on a bridge at Holmes Lake Park surrounded by trees turning into fall colors Monday in Lincoln. The weather continued to be unseasonably cold on Monday, with a high reaching only into the mid-40s. Tuesday will be even colder, with a forecast high of only 37, which would be the coldest Halloween since 2017. A warmup will start on Wednesday, however, with highs reaching the 50s, then into the 60s on Friday and for the weekend.
Doane's River Johnston battles for control of the ball against Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence in the first half during an exhibition match at Pinnacle Bank Arena, on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
Nebraska's Natalie Potts (22) grabs a rebound while boxing out Dakota Wesleyan's Morgan Edelmam in the second quarter during an exhibition match at Pinnacle Bank Arena, on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
Nebraska's Isaac Gifford celebrates his defensive play against Purdue in the third quarter, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone celebrates a second quarter touchdown with Emmett Johnson at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Mason Iekel, 6, from Seward, wears an N face paint while also bundling up for his first Husker game as he walks outside of Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
A pass intended for Hastings' Landon Hinrichs is broken up by Seward's Sam Sagehorn in the first quarter on Friday at Bulldog Stadium in Seward.
Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst (14) watches as she scores a kill past Maryland's Sydney Dowler in the first set Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Lincoln comedians Juli Burney and T. Marni Vos performed at the Lied Center over 27 years ago, they are reuniting for the Witty, Women and Wine charity event for the YWCA on Dec. 5, 2023, in Lincoln.
Norfolk Catholic's Brandon Kollars (right) and Ben Sousek (left, not pictured) dump water on head coach Jeff Bellar in celebration, after their 41-3 victory over Ord during the Class C-2 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Norfolk Catholic's Clayton Carney (1) intercepts a pass that was mishandled by Ord's Trent McCain (32) in the second quarter during the Class C-2 state championship at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Boone Central's Brogan Benes (7) and Brant Benes (10) break up a pass intended for Wahoo's Sam Marxsen in the third quarter during the Class C-1 state championship at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Boone Central head coach Mark Hudson is splashed with water from the water bucket after winning the Class C-1 state championship at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Sandhills-Thedford's Coby Higgins (3) dives toward the pylon as he attempts to score past Wynot defenders in the second quarter during the Class D-2 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Bennington head coach Kameron Lenhart (center) gets splashed with Gatorade after the Badgers defeated Omaha Skutt in the Class B state championship Monday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Haley Peterson (2) and UC Irvine's Emilie Castagna (28) collide while battling for control of the ball in the second half during an NCAA third-round match at Hibner Stadium, on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
Nebraska's Abbey Schwarz (6) celebrates with teammate Eleanor Dale (9) after scoring against UC Irvine during an NCAA Tournament match in November at Hibner Stadium.
Members of the All-State Chorus perform during their finale concert on Saturday at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Jesse and Samantha Beeck from Lincoln alongside their 4-year-old son, James, admire a detailed custom LEGO model of the Nebraska Capitol on display at the Brick Days Fan Expo on Saturday at the Lancaster Event Center.
Nebraska's Sadie Waite (left) and Ella Guyott (center) celebrate after Guyott scored the game-winning goal late second half of an NCAA second-round match Friday against Tennessee at Hibner Stadium.
Parkview Christian senior Sienna Ulrich (left) serves her father Brad Ulrich during the school's annual Thanksgiving lunch on Friday. Seniors help cook and serve the lunch as part of a class fundraiser.
Ben Welch stands next to his 1994 Chevy Suburban, which has racked up over 1 million miles, at Superior Automotive on Thursday in Lincoln.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast makes an offensive rebound against Stony Brook in the first half Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Marley Anthens (center) and senior Anna Metzger (right) join their classmates in singing Jingle Bells during a musical rehearsal of, "Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!" at Lincoln North Star High School, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Lincoln. North Star is currently the only high School in Lincoln with a Unified Theater class. Students pair up with their unified classmates and walk them through the rehearsal, encouraging them all along the way.
Nebraska's Callin Hake emerges from the tunnel before the game against Alcorn State on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (right) falls to the ground in a tangle for the ball with Rider's Mervin James on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 during the first half of the game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Christy Arfman and her 3-year-old son, Kenzel Mallory, play at their home in Lincoln. Arfman, a single mother, who has battled cancer and an autoimmune disease, is currently unemployed and could use some help this holiday season.
Darlene Jansen, 80, touches up her Serving Hands art piece titled "Monarch Butterfly" at 78th and Pioneers Boulevard outside The Monarch hospice, on Monday. Jansen, who owns an art studio and teaches art at Southeast Community College, painted two of the 50 serving hands that dot the city. Jansen said she feels a real connection to her work and enjoys keeping them beautiful. "It is a project that you put your love into," she said. "As long as I am around here I'll touch it up. It warms my heart that I can do something for the community."
Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook practices roping with a dummy calf at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln on Sunday after a 3-1 win in a match against Illinois. Cook said he became addicted to calf roping as a hobby after he bought a pair of horses and attended rodeo practice. "It’s a great challenge for me. You’ve gotta be balanced, you’ve gotta have hand-eye coordination, you’ve gotta work with your horse, then you’ve gotta hope that the steer goes straight,” he said. “It’s a really cool hobby — keeps me sharp and competitive.”
Henry Gonnerman, 10, Augustine Milana, 7, and Iris Gonnerman, 7, (from left) wave their flags outside the Capitol while singing "America the Beautiful" before the start of the Lincoln Veterans Parade on Sunday.
Maryland defenders try to hold back Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) as he tackles Maryland's Roman Hemby (24) in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Maryland's Beau Brade (2) attempts to tackle Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (16) as he leaps forward past the pylon for a third-quarter touchdown on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches Maryland's Jeshaun Jones drop a pass during the second half on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Wahoo's Avery Wieting gestures to the crowd as he celebrates the victory over Sidney during a Class C-1 state semifinal on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Wahoo.
Hay Springs' Gage Mintken (11) stiff arms Parkview Christian's Miles Cole (12) on a third-quarter run during a Class D-6 semifinal game Friday at Parkview Christian.
Yang Ran performs a Chinese traditional umbrella dance during Maxey Heritage Night at Maxey Elementary School on Thursday.
Roper Elementary School PTO president Jessie James pushes a hydroponics tower, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Roper Elementary School.
From left, One Health coordinator Liz VanWormer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln doctoral student Shabani Muller and undergraduate senior Nikki Klosterman lift a fishing net from a farm pond as they look for bullfrog tadpoles in a farm pond downstream from AltEn on Nov. 2.
Nebraska's Laney Choboy (6) lays out to make a diving save in the fourth set Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Shelley Goodrich, Tyler Goodrich's mother, holds a candle alongside friends and family members during a candlelight vigil for her son at Pioneers Park on Tuesday. Tyler Goodrich was last seen at his home in the 1000 block of West Burnham Street at about 7:45 p.m. on Friday.
Nebraska's Josiah Allick (53) dunks against Lindenwood on Nov. 6 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Police Officer Pierce Krouse poses for a portrait Monday near the spot he rescued a woman who was holding onto a capsized kayak at Holmes Lake Park.
The SkyHawks dogpile on the floor following Omaha Skutt's sweep of Norris in the Class B championship Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
S-E-M’s Taryn Arbuthnot (2) celebrates with Mikah O'Neill after a point against Amherst during Class D-1 championship on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Kearney Catholic players celebrate an ace serve by teammate Margaret Haarberg (2) in the second set during the Class Class C-1 championship match, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Reflected in a support beam above the floor, Lincoln Lutheran faces off against Clarkson/Leigh in the fourth set during the Class Class C-2 championship match, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Lincoln Southwest players, including Malayah Long (center right), celebrate the victory over Bellevue West in a Class A semifinal match Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A pass intended for Elkhorn South's Luke Hoskinson (7) is broken up by Lincoln East's Dash Bauman (6) in the first quarter during a Class A state quarterfinal game at Elkhorn High School, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Elkhorn.
Norris' Anna Jelinek celebrates the victory against Bennington during a Class B semifinal match, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Nebraska State Capitol stands tall above the trees as two pedestrians walk side-by-side along Bison Trail on Friday at Pioneers Park in Lincoln.
Lincoln Lutheran celebrates the match against Elmwood-Murdock during a Class C-2 semifinal match, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Caden Connelly (left) hugs Jill Gable, whose son is a close friend of Connelly, as she arrives for a benefit dinner on Thursday. Connelly, who was diagnosed with with an incurable form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021, is running in the Good Life Halfsy on Sunday to raise money for pediatric oncology patients and their families.
An envelope that contained a suspicious white powder caused a lock down at Jewish Federation of Omaha campus on Wednesday. The powder was eventually deemed non-hazardous.
A Texas man who accidentally shot his grandson at a Lancaster County wedding in September is being charged with second-degree assault.
Sioux City's Palmer Candy marked the 100th anniversary of its Bing with rollout of a "Birthday" Bing. We chart the history of the treat and look at where it stands.
A notorious Nebraska cattle baron at the turn of the last century built a house overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You can buy that house today, if you have $40 million.
Decades ago, a bond between 20 young girls in Lincoln was formed, and a silver bowl has been the symbol of their lifelong friendship ever since.
Robert Kendall, 72, had fallen from a tractor he was operating and was run over, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Kendall was pronounced dead at the scene.
A California man died in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in south-central Nebraska.
A 63-year-old Omaha man died following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Kearney.
Lincoln Police Officer Pierce Krouse jumped into Holmes Lake to rescue a woman who was holding onto a capsized kayak about 25 yards from shore.
Jason Colby, 50, died in the crash that involved two motorcycles Sunday evening near 82nd and A streets.
Thirty-eight of Nebraska's 49 lawmakers signed on to an informal resolution siding with Israel and condemning Hamas as the war fuels political polarization in the United States.
Travis Chavers, 34, initially was accused of delivery of methamphetamine, a felony that carries up to a 50-year sentence, a rarely seen charge for a prison inmate.
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At just 13 years old, Chance Rohda is among the youngest students in the country to earn a 36 on the ACT — a feat many expected him to achieve.
A 21-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash involving an SUV Tuesday evening at the intersection of South 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway.
Investigators served a search warrant at the home of Tyler Goodrich after his family retained an attorney, setting off a back-and-forth between the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and Goodrich's family.
If you’re unlucky enough to get in a fender-bender on Interstate 80 in Omaha, you’ve now got some safer spots to pull off and get out of harm’s way.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lincoln man Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a child multiple times between 2017 and 2023.
An Omaha woman pleaded no contest late last month to six felonies in connection with the beating death of her own father and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln professors are using a $150,000 grant to work on the study of space agriculture.
The Nebraska Humane Society has elected to euthanize a dog that officials said bit three children at the Holy Name Grade School playground in North Omaha on Monday.
Bright Health agreed to a $1 million penalty with Nebraska after thousands of alleged errors in handling insurance claims, including denying many for newborn care and immunizations.
A total of 30,700 Nebraskans are now on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program that considers income and family size when setting their monthly payment rate.
An Omaha man was arrested Wednesday by the Lincoln Police Department for allegedly using stolen credit card information to purchase thousands of dollars worth of concert tickets.
Martha McSally said the assault occurred when a man came up behind her and engulfed her in a bear hug on the Iowa side of the Missouri River. She said the man then molested and followed her until she fought him off.
"The defendant admitted to dealing thousands of fentanyl pills over a course of many months. This is just the day he happened to get caught," the prosecutor said.
A 17-year-old Omaha boy was shot and killed near 18th and Spencer Streets Wednesday night, police said.
In 2020, investigators searched Richard Tripp's Lincoln home and his electronic devices and found at least 1,400 files of sexually explicit images of young children, some involving bondage and bestiality.
In 2017, Nolan Balfour submitted a financial statement overstating the assets of his farm knowing that the bank would rely on it to decide whether to renew his loan.
Anthony Omar Brockman, 48, of Bennington, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, taking gifts in exchange for procuring loans and money laundering.
A 16-year-old Gordon girl has been charged with murder after she allegedly stabbed a newborn infant, killing it.
Deputy city attorney files lawsuit alleging sex discrimination in hiring process for Omaha's top job
A deputy attorney with the City of Omaha filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday alleging she was passed up for a promotion because of sex discrimination.
A man died Saturday night during a house fire just south of Waterloo in western Douglas County.
CHI Health's virtually integrated care program is helping reduce bedside nurses' workload, officials say, and providing patients with better care.
James “Louis” LaRose was a longtime advocate for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, whether it came to reclaiming tribal land, bringing back bison to the reservation or advancing educational opportunities.
A Harrison man died of injuries he suffered as the result of a Saturday crash in Box Butte County.
In video stills, the suspect is seen following Martha McSally over the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and then southbound on the trail at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park.
“Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour,” an interactive stage show featuring characters from the pre-school hit, will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts on March 12.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says Marshall Vogel, husband of missing Lincoln man Tyler Goodrich, came in on Thursday for an interview and was "100% cooperative."
A 37-year-old Nebraska man is being held in the Cass County Jail on $750,000 bail after being charged with severely beating his mother and holding his father captive.
With several days of mild weather ahead, now is a good time to water. Aim to deep water twice a month in fall and winter if certain conditions are met.
An autopsy has been ordered to help identify a man killed in one-vehicle crash near Fort Calhoun.
An Iowa man has been charged in federal court with attempted interference with flight crew members, a felony, after he allegedly attempted to open the doors of a plane prior to takeoff at Omaha's Eppley Airfield.
A man was trapped upside down in a vehicle in a North Lincoln creek for at least five hours after he lost control trying to avoid a deer.
The former elected sheriff of Dundy County was recalled by voters on Tuesday after he failed to obtain law enforcement certification.
Levi Blake, an 80-year-old Black man diagnosed with dementia, was last seen on Aug. 17. An Omaha police sergeant said Wednesday that Blake "could be anywhere in the city."
Funeral services are pending for a Bellevue police officer who died unexpectedly after suffering a medical emergency.
Kevin Kilmer was found guilty at a trial in Cherry County in August. He was sentenced Friday to life in prison.
NU's desire to hire a long-term system leader comes as the tenure for university presidents continues to shorten, according to a national survey done in 2022.
Randy Abbott, 30, pleaded no contest and was found guilty by Judge Susan Strong. He was sentenced to six to 12 years for second-degree sexual assault of a child.
EPIC Option has hired Trailblazing Canvassers, a Florida-based firm that has qualified ballot initiatives in 18 different states, to send paid staff members into Lancaster, Douglas and Sarpy counties.
A 55-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash in Scottsbluff.
John Shores, a former Omaha Boy Scout Scoutmaster charged with child enticement earlier this year, now faces five additional felony charges related to attempted enticement and child exploitation.
Key figures on both sides of the debate laid out their arguments in a panel discussion before students at Nebraska Law, elected officials and other state leaders.
The crash was reported at about 2 p.m. near South 20th Street and Nebraska Parkway and involved two vehicles, according to a news release from LPD.
With lots of holiday gatherings yet to come, it's not too late to get vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.
The cuts stem from UNL's goal of eliminating a $12 million structural deficit that has resulted from enrollment losses and an increased cost of doing business.
The sheriff's office will select vehicles in a systematic fashion, check for proper documentation, and verify if all occupants are properly restrained.
A 51-year-old Omaha man will spend nearly 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of attempted enticement of a minor for the purpose of sexual relations.
A Lincoln man who was "adopted" into an Afghan family when he served in the Peace Corp later helped give members of that family the gift of safety itself.
A part-time teacher at the Omaha Street School has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse involving a student, according to court documents.
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Kirk Robinson, who is representing himself and is a prolific lawsuit filer, is seeking an injunction to force the prisons to apply LB50 and recalculate parole dates for inmates.
Nebraska’s first loss of the season comes in Week 14, as the Wisconsin duo of Anna Smrek and Sarah Franklin teamed up to down the Huskers.
Federal inspectors seem unable to explain why a shipping container filled with toxic acid exploded at the world's largest railyard in Nebraska this fall.
An Omaha man accused of shooting into a crowd of people outside a north Omaha home in October, striking and killing a 19-year-old woman, was ordered held without bail.
A jury in York County has awarded an Aurora woman $260,000 in a civil trial alleging her former employer wrongfully fired her for cooperating with a government investigation.
The Gage County Sheriff's Office last week received a missing person report regarding 40-year-old Librado Lopez. The family began to search for Lopez and found him in his crashed vehicle.
Construction will begin next year on the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture, a $160 million USDA research facility at Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Family and friends chronicle missing Lincoln man Tyler Goodrich's life. The 35-year-old was last seen leaving his home on Nov. 3; few details have emerged since.
A 21-year-old man charged with sex crimes died while he was being held at the Sarpy County Jail, according to authorities.
Karla Hernandez-Torrijos is the inaugural Student Storyteller in Residence at UNL's Center for Great Plains Studies and hopes to reflect the diversity of the Great Plains.
A man was crushed to death in December 2022 by the entry door to Flair's decommissioned Atlas-F missile silo in York.
Raymond Evans, who is accused of killing his girlfriend at their Omaha apartment before dumping her body in Lancaster County, has been charged with first-degree murder.
The Nebraska Association of Public Employees, which represents more 8,000 state workers, sent a formal demand to Dan Birdsall, the governor's chief negotiator on Monday.
A Honda Civic was abandoned in the Axe Holes parking lot. After fixing the car's flat, the business owner posted to social media to try and find the vehicle’s owner.
A nonprofit owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, has been quietly buying up ranch land in the Sandhills for three decades.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Great Plains Studies and the Otoe-Missouria Tribe got a $1.58 million grant to help efforts to reconnect the tribe to its ancestral lands.
A Lincoln man went to prison Wednesday for a string of crimes in 2021, which included a break-in at the Nebraska Republican Party office.
The Winnebago and Omaha tribes have reached an agreement with Thurston County in which Natives would make up a majority of voters in five of seven county board districts.
Nebraska reports its first case of bird flu in nearly months. The highly contagious disease was confirmed in a small backyard flock in Colfax County.
A fire left two dogs dead and a man injured, but it could have been worse if not for the swift action of Nebraska State patrol officers.
A 22-year-old Omaha man was sentenced to 40 to 46 years in prison for fatally shooting another man in the parking lot of Hamilton Food Mart.
The victim, who was under the age of 10, told their mother that the suspect had molested them, according to the probable cause affidavit.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office seized more than two dozen pounds of methamphetamine on Interstate 80 on Wednesday and arrested the 33-year-old man who was allegedly transporting it.
For the first time, Nebraska officials are specifically considering the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and other "vulnerable road users" in the state's annual road safety plan.
The NU board approved the 20-year lease and will consider a utility and maintenance cost share agreement at a future date.
A 36-year-old Council Bluffs man died in a three-vehicle crash along Interstate 80 in Omaha.
A 33-year-old man died when he was struck by a train in south-central Omaha.
Eight drivers licensing offices in central Nebraska are closed until further notice due to staffing shortages at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
The rock star Bret Michaels is now the proud owner of the hero dog formerly named Bret Michaels.
Between 60,000 and 70,000 hunters will be in the field for the firearm deer season, which opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 19.
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the October killing of 16-year-old La’Marintae Swift in a shooting incident that also injured five other people in North Omaha.
