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Union Pacific displays Trump-themed locomotive at College World Series

Union Pacific displays Trump-themed locomotive at College World Series

  • Grace Lewis World-Herald Staff Writer

Union Pacific's new commemorative locomotive honoring Donald Trump and the nation's 250th anniversary drew admiration, curiosity and a sidewalk chalk protest from College World Series crowds in Omaha.

Lincoln's Indigenous community rarely has space to grow food. That's changing.

Lincoln's Indigenous community rarely has space to grow food. That's changing.

  • LIVIA ZISKEY Lincoln Journal Star

A newly opened greenhouse at Lincoln's Ponca Health Services will allow members of federally recognized tribes to grow their own produce — and grow cultural connections. 

Lottery player's stop at south Lincoln convenience store worth $220K

Lottery player's stop at south Lincoln convenience store worth $220K

  • Lincoln Journal Star

A Nebraska Pick 5 ticket sold at a south Lincoln U-Stop matched all five numbers in Saturday's drawing, winning a $220,000 jackpot before taxes.

After 75 years, a beloved Lincoln neighborhood landmark is closing its doors

After 75 years, a beloved Lincoln neighborhood landmark is closing its doors

  • LIVIA ZISKEY Lincoln Journal Star

The family-owned Lincoln garden center is closing its 40th Street nursery Sunday and will focus on its South 56th Street and Pine Lake Road business. 

'Huge hit': Lincoln businesses, customers scramble after Zipline closure

'Huge hit': Lincoln businesses, customers scramble after Zipline closure

  • TOMER RONEN Lincoln Journal Star

Within ten minutes of Zipline Brewing Company's closure being announced Thursday, people were already lining up at The Still to pick up the brewery's beers.

Out of produce? Omaha mobile grocery store delivers, with no service charge or minimum

Out of produce? Omaha mobile grocery store delivers, with no service charge or minimum

  • Marjie Ducey World-Herald Staff Writer

Since many Omahans don't have easy access to the grocery store, Linda McGuire is bringing the food to them.

Two more cruise ship passengers leave quarantine in Omaha

Two more cruise ship passengers leave quarantine in Omaha

  • Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer

Eight of the 18 former passengers remain at the quarantine unit in Omaha. Ten have departed for continued monitoring under the supervision of their state and local public health departments. 

North Omaha to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday with parade and festival

North Omaha to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday with parade and festival

    Omaha's celebration of Juneteenth will be held Saturday and feature festivities all day, including a morning parade on North 24th Street and a concert at night at The RiverFront.

    Redevelopment area designation sought for Omaha's Center Mall, but tenants object

    Redevelopment area designation sought for Omaha's Center Mall, but tenants object

      A local developer is in the "very earliest stages" of considering a large redevelopment project involving the Center Mall, Omaha's oldest indoor shopping center, city officials said last week. 

      Owner of Omaha's Janousek Florist has a second passion: dog shows

      Owner of Omaha's Janousek Florist has a second passion: dog shows

        Don Janousek of of Omaha's Janousek Florist is weighing which passion he loves more: working in the greenhouse or training his 3-year-old Afghan hound for dog show circuit.

        A lion statue went missing from Lincoln antique store. It ended up in a peculiar place

        A lion statue went missing from Lincoln antique store. It ended up in a peculiar place

          After hours of mystery, a heavy lion statue was returned to Piqued Curiosities Antiques after the store's neighbor found the creature in an unusual location. 

          Korean food, robot waiters coming to O Street

          Korean food, robot waiters coming to O Street

            Bibimbop, a Korean fast-casual restaurant, will open at 1323 O St. in late July or early August, offering customizable rice bowls, robot servers, and a photo booth.

            From London to Sydney: Hudl turns Lincoln into global destination

            From London to Sydney: Hudl turns Lincoln into global destination

              Hudl has booked more than 4,200 hotel nights in Lincoln as it hosts employees from around the globe.

              Three more former passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship leave quarantine in Omaha

              Three more former passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship leave quarantine in Omaha

                With the latest departures, eight of the 18 former passengers of a hantavirus-stricken ship who arrived in Omaha on May 11 have now left the quarantine unit.

                Local News

                Big 250 event at Kearney Archway connects visitors with America’s westward story

                Big 250 event at Kearney Archway connects visitors with America’s westward story

                Pony rides, a miniature train, cornhole, flag-raising and games were part of the fun as The Archway invited families to celebrate America's Big 250th Saturday afternoon. 

                Oil tank fire southwest of Wilcox shows need for specialized firefighter training

                Oil tank fire southwest of Wilcox shows need for specialized firefighter training

                No firefighters were injured, but they now must learn the ins and outs of fighting oilfield fires.

                Gibbon High student urges Americans not to fight, but unite

                Gibbon High student urges Americans not to fight, but unite

                Americans must stop arguing and stand together like the Founding Fathers did 250 years ago. That was the gist of a winning America 250 essay by Jacqueline Ramirez of Gibbon.

                Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

                Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier.

                State & Regional

                Family fun, farmers markets top list of weekend events

                Family fun, farmers markets top list of weekend events

                Check out what going on this weekend in Central Nebraska, from community festivals, theater productions, family activities (including Touch-A-Truck on Sunday) and more!

                'A shock': Fire destroys north Lincoln hotel, displacing out-of-state guests; no injuries reported

                'A shock': Fire destroys north Lincoln hotel, displacing out-of-state guests; no injuries reported

                A fire ripped through a north Lincoln hotel Monday evening, destroying the building and displacing numerous guests, many of whom were making brief stays in Nebraska.

                Union Pacific displays Trump-themed locomotive at College World Series

                Union Pacific displays Trump-themed locomotive at College World Series

                Union Pacific's new commemorative locomotive honoring Donald Trump and the nation's 250th anniversary drew admiration, curiosity and a sidewalk chalk protest from College World Series crowds in Omaha.

                After Scotts Bluff County takes back his support, fireworks ban fails to pass

                After Scotts Bluff County takes back his support, fireworks ban fails to pass

                A proposal to ban fireworks in Scotts Bluff County fizzled Monday.

                Nation & World

                Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                Iran remains a formidable and undefeated force capable of threatening Gulf Arab states and global energy flows, analysts say, while the U.S. again revealed the limits of military power.

                Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

                Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

                Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested.

                Terry Savage: Insolvency looms for Social Security. What will we do?

                Terry Savage: Insolvency looms for Social Security. What will we do?

                Social Security is running out of money in its main trust fund. The latest Trustees report predicts that Social Security will become“ insolvent” in 2032— one year earlier than previously expected. Instead, if cuts are distributed evenly, Social Security checks will be reduced by about 20%.

                Analysis: Trump's UFC birthday bash was a bloody, on-brand affair

                Analysis: Trump's UFC birthday bash was a bloody, on-brand affair

                Call it the Donald J. Trump spectacular, a Vegas-meets-White-House extravaganza at dusk.

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                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...

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                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Content by The Cart and Co. This winter, The Cart and Co has popped up at 423 N. Main St., transforming their mobile headquarters into a cafe experience.

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                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

                Crime

                Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

                Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

                Council Bluffs police announced Tuesday afternoon that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a juvenile on the city's east side.

                Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                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.  

                Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                See photos of the large police presence near 19th and Bancroft Streets in South Omaha

                Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

                Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

                During the pursuit, the trailer carrying the vehicle detached from the U-Haul several miles east of Kearney and came to rest in the outside lane of I-80.

                Politics

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for June 2026

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for June 2026

                Orange daylilies light up Lincoln Boulevard in midtown Omaha every spring

                Orange daylilies light up Lincoln Boulevard in midtown Omaha every spring

                People often comment on the orange daylilies that grace Lincoln Boulevard every spring near Bemis Park.

                Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

                Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

                Texas Sen. Ted Cruz visited Lincoln on Friday for a campaign event in support of Sen. Pete Ricketts. See photos here.

                Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                Sen. Ted Cruz touted accomplishments under President Donald Trump while painting a Dan Osborn win over Sen. Pete Ricketts as a disaster scenario for the Republicans.

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