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Business

Sole cruise passenger in Nebraska Biocontainment Unit joins others in quarantine

Sole cruise passenger in Nebraska Biocontainment Unit joins others in quarantine

  • Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer

HHS says that all 16 Americans who arrived in Omaha remained symptom-free and that a mildly symptomatic patient who went on to Atlanta had tested negative.

Lincoln-based Universal Pure sued over employee data breach

Lincoln-based Universal Pure sued over employee data breach

  • LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star

Two women have sued Lincoln-based Universal Pure over a data breach that exposed sensitive information of current and former workers.

Yellow Submarine rising again in Lincoln. Here's what to know about iconic sub shop.

Yellow Submarine rising again in Lincoln. Here's what to know about iconic sub shop.

  • TOMER RONEN Lincoln Journal Star

Yellow Submarine Sandwich Deli, which had six Lincoln locations in the 1980s and featured a Pinball Pete's arcade, is returning in mid-June after a decades-long hiatus.

Time short to get tickets for 2026 Nebraska Cattlemen's Ball

Time short to get tickets for 2026 Nebraska Cattlemen's Ball

  • Kevin Cole World-Herald Staff Writer

Anyone still needing tickets to Nebraska’s Cattlemen’s Ball next month have just a few days left to round them.

Nebraska AG says Lincoln lacks authority to impose proposed minimum wage ordinance

Nebraska AG says Lincoln lacks authority to impose proposed minimum wage ordinance

  • PETER BREEN Lincoln Journal Star

The opinion said that ordinances passed by a city are void if they are inconsistent with state law and interfere with a matter of statewide concern.

Evacuees from hantavirus outbreak headed to Nebraska Medical Center

Evacuees from hantavirus outbreak headed to Nebraska Medical Center

  • Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer

Nebraska's quarantine unit is being tapped again to monitor people evacuated in the face of an infectious disease outbreak.

Lincoln-based Nelnet agrees to $10M settlement over data breach in 2022

Lincoln-based Nelnet agrees to $10M settlement over data breach in 2022

  • LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star

Attorneys for 23 people who sued asked the court to grant final approval of a $10 million common fund settlement. 

National survey lists most-trusted groceries in U.S. — 2 are in Lincoln

National survey lists most-trusted groceries in U.S. — 2 are in Lincoln

    NewsWeek and BrandSpark International announced winners of the 2026 BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards in January, with winners based on a survey of over 35,000 U.S. shoppers.

    A 'retail power center' breaks ground in fast-growing Gretna

    A 'retail power center' breaks ground in fast-growing Gretna

      The development will have a half-mile of frontage along Highway 370 and be a 500,000-square-foot "retail power center," similar to Eagle Run Shopping Center in Omaha.

      Dozens back Bowers’ plan to restore voter-approved minimum wage terms in Lincoln

      Dozens back Bowers’ plan to restore voter-approved minimum wage terms in Lincoln

        Nearly all speakers at Monday’s meeting backed a Lincoln ordinance to counter recent state minimum wage changes. A final council vote is expected next week.

        Gas prices expected to keep climbing as Nebraska motorists pay close to $4 per gallon

        Gas prices expected to keep climbing as Nebraska motorists pay close to $4 per gallon

          A regular gallon of gas is approaching $4 in Nebraska and the national average is $4.45 as the Iran war continues to keep oil prices above $100 per barrel.

          New Berkshire Hathaway CEO headlines Omaha shareholder meeting as Warren Buffett looks on

          New Berkshire Hathaway CEO headlines Omaha shareholder meeting as Warren Buffett looks on

            Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett said the decision the conglomerate's board made a year ago to appoint Greg Abel to succeed him as CEO has been "100% successful."

            Maryland to split with Kiewit on Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after cost disagreement

            Maryland to split with Kiewit on Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after cost disagreement

              The Maryland transit authority said Kiewit Infrasture Company's price tag exceeded estimates state officials reached in November. 

              36 portraits (some hilarious) of Warren Buffett drawn by 5th and 6th graders

              36 portraits (some hilarious) of Warren Buffett drawn by 5th and 6th graders

                Editor's note: This collection published May 1, 2015.

                Local News

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 13

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                Kearney Area Animal Shelter closes for sanitization after several dogs positive for parasite

                Kearney Area Animal Shelter closes for sanitization after several dogs positive for parasite

                Giardia is a common intestinal parasite seen in dogs and other animals. 

                Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for May 11

                Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for May 11

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier.

                Makenna: A joyful, priceless gift after eight years of infertility

                Makenna: A joyful, priceless gift after eight years of infertility

                Kristen and Nate Mishou struggled through years exhaustive testing and repeated in-vitro fertilization. At last, on Feb. 12, 2025, daughter Makenna was born.

                State & Regional

                Hutcherson, Goding advance in close race for Omaha-area State Ed Board seat

                Hutcherson, Goding advance in close race for Omaha-area State Ed Board seat

                A narrow margin separated frontrunners Sherrye Hutcherson and Lou Ann Goding in the primary election for District 8 of the Nebraska State Board of Education. 

                John Cavanaugh not ready to concede in CD2: 'We want to ensure every vote is counted'

                John Cavanaugh not ready to concede in CD2: 'We want to ensure every vote is counted'

                State Sen. John Cavanaugh has not conceded the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary to Denise Powell — and may not do so until the final votes are tallied on Friday. 

                Nebraska has a seat belt problem: LPD to begin crackdown

                Nebraska has a seat belt problem: LPD to begin crackdown

                The Lincoln Police Department's seatbelt enforcement project -- part of the nationwide “Make it Click” campaign -- starts Friday and will run through the end of the month.

                Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive will roll into Grand Island on May 28

                Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive will roll into Grand Island on May 28

                The legendary locomotive is scheduled to stop at the Walnut Street crossing from 3:15 to 4 p.m.

                Nation & World

                Desert Storm memorial taking shape in New York art studio

                Desert Storm memorial taking shape in New York art studio

                A memorial for those who served in Operation Desert Storm will be unveiled this fall in Washington, D.C., as part of USA 250 celebrations.

                Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict

                Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict

                The comments represented a stark — if not unprecedented — warning during a pomp-filled occasion that otherwise appeared friendly and relaxed.

                Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

                Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

                He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.

                Terry Savage: Planning ahead for taxes

                Terry Savage: Planning ahead for taxes

                The last thing you want to think about now is taxes. You’ ve just completed your return, and hopefully received your refund. But the remaining $200 billion in refunds reflects excess withholding— i.e., the interest-free loan taxpayers made to the U.S. Treasury.

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                New job postings for Southeast Nebraska job seekers

                New job postings for Southeast Nebraska job seekers

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                Application for admission by examination in Nebraska

                John Cavanaugh not ready to concede in CD2: 'We want to ensure every vote is counted'

                John Cavanaugh not ready to concede in CD2: 'We want to ensure every vote is counted'

                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.

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                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.

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                Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

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                Content by The Power of Pork. Try this Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder dish for dinner.

                Crime

                2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

                2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

                A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                Douglas County Sheriffs office is investigating a shooting after a domestic disturbance left a deputy shot and a man injured, at Cherry Creek Village apartments in Irvington, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. 

                Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                RACINE — One woman was injured Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck by a train on Washington Avenue, police say.

                Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                The robbery occurred at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw on April 1. The FBI, York County Sheriff's Office, State Patrol, Grand Island police and TRIDENT Task Force helped make the arrest.

                Politics

                Exclusive: Norfolk native launches independent bid in Nebraska's 1st District

                Exclusive: Norfolk native launches independent bid in Nebraska's 1st District

                Austin Ahlman, a reporter and political analyst at Open Markets Institute, a left-leaning nonprofit think tank, launched an independent bid in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District.

                Denise Powell declares victory in CD2 Democratic primary, will face Brinker Harding in November

                Denise Powell declares victory in CD2 Democratic primary, will face Brinker Harding in November

                The Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District became a close, two-candidate race on election night. 

                Scott Petersen says he’ll have 'a lot of fun working' with GOP leaders after primary win

                Scott Petersen says he’ll have 'a lot of fun working' with GOP leaders after primary win

                Scott Petersen's primary victory over incumbent Bob Evnen has Nebraska Democrats hoping they can make the secretary of state race competitive in November.

                Nebraska primaries indicate which Omaha-area legislative races may be closest in November

                Nebraska primaries indicate which Omaha-area legislative races may be closest in November

                In three Republican-held legislative districts, Democratic candidates received a majority of votes in Tuesday's primary. 

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