Top Journal Star photos for June 2023
Eliana Athena Vargas Smith, 2, plays in the fountain at Union Plaza park on Wednesday, when temperatures reached 88 degrees in Lincoln.
Children extend their arms outward as they reach for bubbles to pop during a family fun night ice cream party on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Charles H. Gere Branch Library in Lincoln.
The Rev. T. Michael Williams signs the petition to repeal LB753 during Support our Schools Nebraska petition drive kickoff at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
Shriner clowns cover their hearts for the invocation before the Nebraska Shrine Bowl on Saturday at Cope Stadium in Kearney.
A rainbow is seen near Ralston High School stadium during the Nebraska High School Soccer Senior Showcase on Friday.
Grace Jacobson of Lincoln holds a rainbow umbrella over a coffin prop in front of the Governor's Mansion on Thursday, the final day of the legislative session.
Nikita (black) jumps into the dog pool as Pearl chases after her at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
Lincoln East’s Carter Mick (10) poses for portrait , Monday, May 29, 2023, in Lincoln.
Rebecca Rager greets her grandfather Alfred Zieg (from left) during a celebration before his birthday on Wednesday, in the Gramercy dining room on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at The Residence at Gramercy in Lincoln. 'It has been a life for sure," Alfred Zieg said during the celebration. "And on Wednesday I get to start all over again, right?"
Muggs, a 6 year-old chocolate lab fetches his toy from the water following his dive on Saturday at Paws 4 Fun in Lincoln.Â
Fire fighters clear out hot debris pulled off of 411 Mulder Dr home after alert two back yard fire, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Lincoln.
Scott Copeland (Left) and Donnette Thayer (right) play Irish folk music with friends during the Hub Farmers Market at Union Plaza park on Wednesday. The markets are Wednesdays, from 5-7 p.m., through Sept. 20.Â
Open Harvest employees shovel gravel at the Open Harvest ground breaking in the Telegraph District, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
Dynasty Volleyball teammates Abigail Mullen (bottom left), Reese Messer (left), Claire Cisneros (top right) and Skyler Pierce (right) rest between matches during the Midwest PreNationals tournament on June 9, 2023, at Sports Pavilion Lawrence in Lawrence, Kansas. Mullen (USC), Messer (USC) and Pierce (Nebraska) are playing in the Big Ten this season.
Fisherman Salem Alsareni, catches a 24 inch carp, weighing in at six and a half pounds at Holmes Lake, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Lincoln.
Foster Care Closet employee Brooke Horton lifts boxes of diapers onto the bus before departing for Norfolk on Friday.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor candidate Rodney Bennett answers questions from students and staff who are part of the College of Law on Thursday at the Office of the President.
Terrance McIntyre gets his hair cut by Treveon Phinney at 402 Fades Barber Shop on Thursday at Gateway Mall.
A'rielle Harvell (bottom), 5, slides down an inflatable water slide next to her sisters, Yahkira Harvell (top), 4, and Samirah Graham, 13, on Monday in central Lincoln. The temperature in Lincoln reached 96 on Monday and was in the 90s again on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the 90s and mostly sunny conditions for at least the next week.
Southeast Community College Professor Michael Mellon teaches anatomy of the human brain to his class Tuesday in Lincoln. A change to community college funding in Nebraska will result in higher property taxes to support SCC next year, but officials say a tax credit will offset those increases.
Crane removal equipment sits on Q St. between North 9th and 10th St. temporarily closing the section of Q until June 23rd, Monday, June 19, 2023, in Lincoln.
Malone Ribbon Dancers, including Maisey Ratliff, 8, dance during Lincoln's Juneteenth celebration Saturday at Trago Park.
David Campbell, a recent graduate from Union college's international rescue and relief program, climbs and repels from a tree alongside Mike Mikler (not pictured) on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln.
The duo, who had earlier created a giant swing, said they were climbing the trees for fun and practice. The program for International rescue and relief is a bachelor of science degree designed for students who want to serve and help others in disaster and humanitarian relief.
Players part of the Lincoln International FC wave flags from different countries while posing for a photo on their last day of soccer practice on Wednesday at Densmore Park in Lincoln.
Florida's Michael Robertson embraces Deric Fabian after their loss to LSU, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU's Brady Neal pours a sports drink on coach Jay Johnson after the Tigers defeated Florida in the College World Series championship game Monday at Charles Schwab Field.Â
LSU players celebrate the victory against Florida in the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Alex Milazzo hurdles Florida catcher BT Riopelle to score in the fourth inning during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Brenda Schmidt (left) and Charles Schmidt kayak at Holmes Lake on Monday. After a sunny day reaching a high the upper 80s on Monday, Tuesday could see a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. A big warmup is in store for Wednesday, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high near 100 in Lincoln.
Florida players wait to celebrate Jac Caglianone's (14) home run during a College World Series championship series game against LSU on Sunday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.Â
Finn Nash, Jaro Lepic, Liam Demshock and Liam Etkes (top, from left) have their sports memorabilia, including a replica of Homeplate, signed by Florida's Philip Abner before Game 2 of the College World Series championship series on Sunday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Florida's Cade Fisher celebrates after closing out an inning against LSU during the NCAA College World Series championship, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Florida warms up during the NCAA College World Series championship, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
With $5 in hand, Lincoln City Council member Tom Beckius checks the odds on a screen before placing his bet Thursday at WarHorse Casino. While the state's gambling regulations require bets to be placed on site at the casino, gamblers can use WarHorse's app to build out their wagers, making it easier and faster to place them in person.
The Swiftdogs Zach St. Pierre wears the sorting hat from the Harry Potter series as he celebrates a home run against the Sioux City Explorers on Friday at Haymarket Park. The Lincoln Saltdogs became the "Swiftdogs" for one night, as tickets to a Taylor Swift concert were up for grabs to all ticketholders.
Harper Trumble (top right) dances with her cousin Keegan VanDeWater (right) while Alexis Arai y Su Grupo perform as part of the Jazz in June concert series on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at in the Sheldon Sculpture Garden at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln. The first performers for Jazz in June drew a sizable crowd on Tuesday. The free concert series, held each Tuesday in June, will feature two sets of music from 7-7:45 p.m. and 8-8:45 p.m. Beyond the performances, the series will include education outreach coordinated by community centers and artists. A market offered food and drinks to hungry patrons. And a bike Valet will provided free, secure parking for bicycles from 5 p.m. until the end of the performance in the market.
Henry Schmid builds a new robot using LEGOs and various electronics as part of a LEGO Robotics course, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at The Bay in Lincoln. Brick-by-brick, students between fourth and ninth grades worked to assemble robots they built from LEGOs. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools Summer Technology Program, kids interested in robotics worked to build and program their robots to perform various tasks.
Florida relief pitcher Cade Fisher delivers to the plate against LSU in the fifth inning, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU's Paul Skenes carries the trophy after defeating Florida in the game 3 of the College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Lincoln's Zach Keenan throws a pitch against Winnipeg on Monday at Haymarket Park.
Alex Azevedo sits on his dad's vintage motor car before the International Speedsters Trials and Reunions road trip Thursday morning.
Eight-year-old, Sebastian McAndrew stands in front his City Mission clothing drive donation box located at Calvert Recreation Center, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Lincoln.
Carla Ketner, who owns Chapters Books & Gifts in Seward, has written a children's picture book about Nebraska Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ted Kooser.
Gov. Jim Pillen welcomed an Israeli consul general to Nebraska and pointed to Israel's special relationship with the U.S.
Farmhouse Fraternity saw the largest increase out of all the Greek chapters. Their valuation in 2022 was $250,300. Their new valuation is $7.24 million.
The Nebraska State Board of Education has revised rules for future teachers, making it easier to obtain certification for people without teaching degrees, expired permits or failed content exams.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue saved a man who fell and was trapped at a recycling facility around noon Thursday.
Maryam Phio wants to be reunited with her dead daughter's four children, who are among 1.45 million South Sudanese child refugees.
Friends of Carlos Salguero-Canar are working to raise money so his family can travel to America from Ecuador to attend his funeral.Â
Just under four years after she bought Lincoln's historic bed and breakfast, Janel Faraci is passing on the keys to the Rogers House.
One man was killed after a car crash in east Lincoln early Saturday morning, according to the Lincoln Police Department.Â
Nebraska is spending $1 million project on a modular roundabout near Ashland, aimed at slowing traffic and boosting safety at a key intersection between the town and Mahoney State Park.
The former star player wants to preserve the North Omaha courts, and he hopes they will help teach another generation lessons about basketball and life.Â
An Omaha man faces life in prison after he was found guilty on Friday of sex trafficking a minor and production of child pornography.
Jarrod Liske died at the scene of the crash, at 60th Road and U.S. 30, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Department.
Brickline at The Mercantile, a $100 million development in downtown Omaha, turns a former piece of the Conagra campus into 379 apartments and ground-level retail, including planned four restaurants.
The error was corrected as soon as it was discovered, a spokeswoman with the secretary of state's office said, and new petitions were provided to Support Our Schools Nebraska.
The expansion of downtown Omaha’s iconic 3,000-foot pedestrian bridge is facing delays due to a shortage in steel construction materials.
Saunders County Sheriff Chris Lichtenberg said he suffered rope burns on one hand and some fingers after a high-speed chase suspect almost ran him over.
It took just 50 seconds for Keloni Jones to draw a handgun from her purse and fire a single bullet through the heart of a 23-year-old security guard, according to testimony from an Omaha Police detective.Â
Philip Zlomke had requested a hearing before the board in an effort to maintain his contract with the district, requesting his contract be continued until pending legal action is resolved.
A new report ranked Nebraska eighth in the nation for overall children's well-being, but revealed worrying trends in specific areas.Â
WAVERLY — It’s just another summer day at the pool. For now.
In 2018, the Nebraska Service Center in Lincoln processed the applications at issue within 4½ months but now takes an average of 3 years and 8 months.Â
It was in an Ashland house where Cary Morwitzer raised two daughters. Her husband of 33 years owned Dean's Auto Body Shop a few feet from the house.
A change to community college funding in Nebraska will result in higher property taxes to support SCC next year, but officials say a tax credit will offset those increases.
The charge against the former director stems from the diversion of funds intended to help History Nebraska deal with COVID-19 losses that instead went to a private foundation.
Bob Rehan needed a succession plan for his small firm. His daughter, Katy, came up with an idea: why not join her firm?
Toraze Davis died less than an hour after marrying the love of his life on June 19 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in North Omaha.
The couple found the airplane piece on land they bought near Elsie. After 10 years, they finally tracked down one of the pilot's sons.
Fremont City Council President Mark Jensen admits he regularly plays keno. Some residents have filed complaints against him, alleging he's violating a city ordinance. Jensen says they're wrong.Â
Genetic testing sites have come under fire in recent years for collecting data and selling it to other companies like, for example, members of the pharmaceutical industry.
Longtime Nebraska prosecutor Steven Russell will retire as U.S. Attorney at the end of the month. Russell has been with the U.S. Attorney’s Office since 1985.
The governor will take questions from the public Wednesday at stops in Holdrege and O'Neill and again on Thursday in Valentine, Chadron and Ogallala.
The Nebraska Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved more than $61 million for 65 grants for broadband internet projects.
While it's too early to draw hard-and-fast conclusions on what might be anecdotal evidence, for now, it's definitely a positive, said Nick Wangler, Red Way's president and CEO.
Three housing developments near Eagle have encountered roadblocks, with two being delayed and another downsized.
A former security guard at Pawnee Elementary School in Bellevue was sentenced Tuesday to 15 to 25 years in prison after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student.Â
An 85-year-old La Vista woman was sentenced to two years probation and had her driver's license revoked Tuesday after being found guilty of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in Cass County.Â
Goldenrod Pastries and Grocery's Angela Garbacz and Maggie Carlson took part in a 30-hour, 1,315-mile adventure this week.
Family and friends from across the country came to celebrate Teresa Domeier and her success in the National Guard.Â
An independent investigation into 52 election-related complaints received by Sarpy County resulted in no evidence of election fraud, voter suppression or criminal misbehavior.
The family legacy continues at Nebraska Furniture Mart as Rose Blumkin’s great-great-grandson prepares to hit the sales floor.
Nebraska Medicine will build a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center at University Village in Kearney. It will open sometime in 2024.
Senior United States District Court Judge John Gerrard sentenced John Wade Burton to 14 years in federal prison and ordered him to pay $21,000 in restitution.
An Omaha man charged with failure to stop and render aid after a crash that killed his wife learned he will also face a charge of manslaughter.Â
Cremated remains were left behind when a bank foreclosed on a Benson funeral home. Now, another mortuary is trying to reunite those remains with families.
Researchers know that developmental disparities based on income, geography and other factors arise early. Until now, they've had little data on preschool-level child development, much less from birth to 5.Â
A University of Nebraska regent and her investment manager husband have pledged a total of $25 million to UNO and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
No military or civilian jobs are expected to be lost at Stratcom’s Offutt Air Force Base headquarters.
