A year in photos from Lincoln Journal Star photojournalist Arthur H. Trickett-Wile
Lincoln Journal Star photojournalist Arthur Trickett-Wile looked back on photos he'd taken in 2025 and picked some of his favorites.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field after the game on Sept. 20 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to Michigan 30-27.
Six-year-old Gracie Wolfe plays on the trampoline with her seizure dog, Addie — a 3-year-old golden retriever — on Sept. 18 at the Wolfe family home in Valparaiso. Gracie Wolfe has Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy, and routinely experiences seizures.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) can’t get to a touchdown pass under defense by Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) during the first half of a game on Nov. 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Rodney Egger harvests soybeans with a combine on Oct. 22 on farmland owned by husband-and-wife couple Stan and Mary Garbacz between Stagecoach and Panama roads on the Homestead Expressway south of Lincoln.
Nebraska football players react as their own Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to his girlfriend, Scarlett dance team member Aailyn Storovich, after the game on Sep. 5 at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.
Scarletts dance team member Aailyn Storovich reacts with her teammates after her boyfriend, Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposed post-game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.
5-year-old Sofia Heydt marvels at a glowing orb on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, during a preview for Zoo Lights Powered by LES at Lincoln Children's Zoo in Lincoln. From Nov. 21 through Dec. 30, the zoo will host an expansive display of lights, with multiple installations choreographed to holiday music, hanging vine lights, light tunnels and over 30 illuminated animal silhouettes, with proceeds directly supporting the zoo through the winter months.
Sophomore UNL students Bethany Fox and Brayden Ebbers stand together on Sept. 17 during a vigil hosted by the UNL chapter of Turning Point USA in honor of Charlie Kirk outside the Nebraska Union on campus in Lincoln. Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point, was shot and killed while hosting a speaking event at Utah Valley University campus. “Charlie was such a light in this world,” Fox said. “He was such a phenomenal role model, and I hope that everybody can remember him for his courage.”
The northern lights shine behind an abandoned church on Nov. 11 at the intersection of 210th and Superior roads in Seward. The aurora borealis put on a show in nearly two dozen states during the week due to a powerful approaching solar storm.
Renae Koehler poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at the Standing Stone Circle on the Prarie, which she constructed on her farm in Firth. Koehler, a minister for over 35 years, found inspiration in her study of various world religions, and in visiting other stone circle sanctuaries—such as Stonehenge—while traveling across Europe. “It’s an energy spot, and those big stones are the doorways to the Four Directions,” she said. “So we made sure we lined it up to the North, South, East and West.” Koehler says she’s hosted various rituals in the circle, and that guests will whisper to, listen for and even kiss the massive stones. Most of those standing upright were embedded more than 5 feet deep, so she estimates they’ll be standing at least a few millennia. When she interacts with the stones, she says she finds them “mystical, alive and healing.”
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) roars as he subs out with a busted lip on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska took down Wisconsin 90-60.
Wahoo senior student fans Addison Kenning (left) Erin Golladay (center) and Elena Estudillo (right) hold up shoes for the kickoff against Ashland-Greenwood during the Class C-1 state semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Wahoo High School in Lincoln. “I’m super excited,” Golladay said. “I think we’re gonna win.” Wahoo was up 34-14 going into the half.
Nebraska outside linebackers coach Phil Simpson (left) linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek (center) signal to their team alongside another member of the coaching staff on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Grand Island Central Catholic’s Jack Alberts (11) dives for the ball after fumbling a pitch intended for him from the quarterback against Bishop Neumann’s Landon Sund (32) during the Class C2 championship match at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Grand Island Central Catholic was up 8-6 against Bishop Neumann going into halftime.
Nebraska stands for the national anthem on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska was up 35-14 against Creighton going into halftime.
Nebraska's Eliza Maupin (21) rebounds against Creighton's Elizabeth Gentry (35) and Ava Zediker (24) on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska beat Creighton 84-50.
Nebraska's Jessica Petrie (12) and Alanna Neale (00) react after the win on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska beat Bradley 92-53.
Nebraska’s Andi Jackson (15) hits against Iowa’s Alyssa Worden (39) and Aleksandra Stojanovic (24) on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Nebraska swept Iowa 3-0.
Nebraska's Rebekah Allick (5) is embraced from behind by Nebraska's Teraya Sigler (11) after winning the match MVP award on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, after the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Stanford Cardinal during an AVCA First Serve match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska took down Stanford 3-0.
Sophomore cheer squad member Lizzie Lilly waves a Husker sign on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, as Nebraska hosts Grand Canyon University at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Nebraska swept Grand Canyon 3-0.
Nebraska’s Keri Leimbach (1) embraces Laney Choboy (6) after an emotional loss at a NCAA women’s volleyball regional final on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Nebraska fell to Texas A&M 3-2 in the fifth set to end their season.
Sophomore UNL rodeo club member Lynsie Lancaster helps 8-year-old Maliyah Johnson, from Lincoln, lasso a roping dummy on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, during Farm Discovery Night with Big Gumdrop Outdoors at the UNL Animal Science Complex in Lincoln. The free event offered members of the community a chance to interact with farm animals, try their hands at rodeo roping, take part in several farm-focused boots and activities and more.
Lincoln North Star's McKenna Powell (12) hits against Papillion-La Vista South's Maddie Larsen (13) during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 8, 2025, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star fell to Papillion-La Vista South in a 3-0 sweep.
Lincoln North Star, including KJ Pinchon (2) and McKenna Powell (12) celebrate with their team after pinning the plaque to the bracket after sweeping Lincoln Southeast during a Class A first-round match at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Lincoln North Star swept Lincoln Southeast 3-0.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule screams at the officials during the game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) celebrates after recovering a fumbled kick return for a turnover against Michigan State during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Michigan State 38-27.
Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said two brothers, ages 7 and 9, were riding a UTV to get tools to work on a treehouse when the UTV rolled.
