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Government-politics

Top Journal Star photos and videos for July 2026

Top Journal Star photos and videos for July 2026

  • Kenneth Ferriera, Arthur Trickett-Wile, Lincoln Journal Star
Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

  • Juan Salinas II
    Nebraska Examiner

Austin Ahlman, a nonpartisan in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District race, says he has enough signatures to join the November ballot by petition.

Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

  • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

"From my perspective, everybody wants an efficient government. I hope every Nebraskan shares in that. But efficiency doesn't mean cutting."

GOP women in Nebraska Legislature call on Osborn to drop consultants tied to Platner

GOP women in Nebraska Legislature call on Osborn to drop consultants tied to Platner

  • Aaron Sanderford World-Herald Managing Editor

Every female GOP Nebraska state senator signed a letter urging Dan Osborn to drop consultants tied to Maine's Graham Platner. 

LPD officer, fallen Nebraska Marine honored during Declaration reading at Capitol

LPD officer, fallen Nebraska Marine honored during Declaration reading at Capitol

  • SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star

The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution held a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the State Capitol commemorating the document's first reading in 250 years ago. 

With tax receipts down, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders more administrative cuts

With tax receipts down, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders more administrative cuts

  • Josh Reyes World-Herald Bureau

Gov. Jim Pillen wants more cuts from state agencies after two years of Nebraska lawmakers addressing massive budget gaps. They expect another in 2027.

Pillen directs state agencies to reduce spending, freeze hiring to help close budget gap

Pillen directs state agencies to reduce spending, freeze hiring to help close budget gap

  • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

Gov. Jim Pillen issued a memo Wednesday directing state agencies, boards and commissions to reduce state spending to help close the gap in state revenue.

Nebraska part of multi-state settlement with Cash App over fraud complaints

Nebraska part of multi-state settlement with Cash App over fraud complaints

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau previously ordered Cash App to pay up to $120 million back to customers affected by fraud or who did not receive adequate customer support. 

    Mike Flood says bipartisan housing reform bill likely to become law this week

    Mike Flood says bipartisan housing reform bill likely to become law this week

      Republican Rep. Mike Flood said the bipartisan housing reform bill passed by Congress is likely to become law this week, despite President Donald Trump's refusal to sign it.

      Ricketts condemns Osborn's alleged ties to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner

      Ricketts condemns Osborn's alleged ties to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner

        Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts says Dan Osborne and Graham Platner are hiding their backgrounds and beliefs following another round of allegations against Platner.

        Nebraska medical cannabis cultivator, county officials spar over zoning issues

        Nebraska medical cannabis cultivator, county officials spar over zoning issues

          One licensed medical cannabis cultivator north of Omaha is feeling growing pains as his county has forced him to halt work on his farm.

          Mike Flood holds town hall in Bellevue. Here's what voters who were there had to say

          Mike Flood holds town hall in Bellevue. Here's what voters who were there had to say

            Roughly 200 Nebraskans attended Republican Rep. Mike Flood's town hall in Bellevue on Tuesday.

            Photos: Flood faces constituents at Bellevue West High School

            Photos: Flood faces constituents at Bellevue West High School

              Rep. Mike Flood hosted a town hall in Bellevue on Tuesday night. See photos here.

              Recording of ex-Osborn staffer puts focus back on ties to Maine's Platner

              Recording of ex-Osborn staffer puts focus back on ties to Maine's Platner

                Nebraska nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn helped a firm interested in working-class candidates for Congress recruit Maine Democratic nominee Graham Platner, a former staffer said on a recording. 

                Local News

                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.

                State & Regional

                'It all started here': Atlantic Ocean record-setting Wesleyan alum opens Cornhusker State Games

                'It all started here': Atlantic Ocean record-setting Wesleyan alum opens Cornhusker State Games

                Nebraska Wesleyan alum Taryn Smith, the first American woman to race solo in the World's Toughest Row — 3,000 miles across the Atlantic — kicked off the games Thursday night.

                The Amish Cook: What makes for a ‘normal’ day?

                The Amish Cook: What makes for a ‘normal’ day?

                Our last letters have revolved around more events and activities than I was counting on this summer. That's OK, but today we'll slow down and take a normal day. 

                Grand Island school board begins search for new language arts curriculum

                Grand Island school board begins search for new language arts curriculum

                The Grand Island Public Schools will partner with a national nonprofit educational research group to help it choose a new language arts curriculum for sixth through 12th grades.

                Meet the son of immigrants teaching Lincoln high schoolers about the Constitution

                Meet the son of immigrants teaching Lincoln high schoolers about the Constitution

                Edgar Torres, a government and politics teacher in Lincoln, will study the Constitution for a month at Georgetown University thanks to the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.

                Nation & World

                Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with Senate poised to return

                Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with Senate poised to return

                The Senate will return Monday for a four-week work period with one of the most influential voices — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., — still absent with undisclosed health problems.

                Bipartisan housing bill to become law without Trump's signature

                Bipartisan housing bill to become law without Trump's signature

                Trump said he was withholding his signature "in PROTEST over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing THE SAVE AMERICA ACT."

                Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum

                Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum

                Trump signed an executive order last year calling for the removal of "anti-American ideology" from the Smithsonian.

                Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                She inspired generations of pilots and astronauts through her trailblazing work as a member of NASA’s “Women in Space Program” in the 1960s.

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                'Faith in humanity restored:' Motorcylists turn birthday wish into lasting memory

                Four Nebraska basketball players participating in NBA Summer League

                Four Nebraska basketball players participating in NBA Summer League

                Wahoo artist, Lincoln author team up to turn viral sensation into a kid's book

                Wahoo artist, Lincoln author team up to turn viral sensation into a kid's book

                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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                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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                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

                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.

                Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary

                Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary

                A grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety is helping KPD to increase staffing during the celebration, Capt. Kevin Thompson said.

                Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                In one case, YRTC staff knew of sex abuse allegations as early as spring 2025. The alleged teen victim was kept in isolation with no therapy for six months.

                Politics

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for July 2026

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for July 2026

                Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

                Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

                Austin Ahlman, a nonpartisan in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District race, says he has enough signatures to join the November ballot by petition.

                Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

                Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

                "From my perspective, everybody wants an efficient government. I hope every Nebraskan shares in that. But efficiency doesn't mean cutting."

                LPD officer, fallen Nebraska Marine honored during Declaration reading at Capitol

                LPD officer, fallen Nebraska Marine honored during Declaration reading at Capitol

                The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution held a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the State Capitol commemorating the document's first reading in 250 years ago. 

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