A proposal to add more than 150 acres to the city of Lincoln, protect Salt Creek tiger beetles and build the city's first public cricket field passed its first test at City Hall with flying colors.
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Top Journal Star photos and videos for September 2026
Arron Klassen grooms a calf belonging to a friend from Fullerton ahead of the Steer Producer and Jackpot Feeder Show at the Nebraska State Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Grand Island.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
From left, Milford's Libby Reil (7) Braelynn Mueller (13) Adalyn Cisneros (2) Bryn Grossart (6) and Ashlynn Miller (14) celebrate after a point on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at Freeman High School in Adams. Milford beat Freeman 3-1.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
President Jeffrey Gold speaks during the State of the University address Thursday at the Capitol.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, left, and independent candidate Dan Osborn, right, debate at the Nebraska State Fair on Tuesday in Grand Island.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Pedestrians walk over the east bridge at Holmes Lake as fragrant water lilies in bloom grow on the north shore on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
