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In a year of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Armed Forces and 80 years of since the end of World War II, there have been countless stories of veterans
Stories of courage: Journal Star salutes veterans for their service
In a year of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Armed Forces and 80 years of since the end of World War II, there have been countless stories of veterans
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November 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In a year of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Armed Forces and 80 years of since the end of World War II, there have been countless stories of veterans
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A car crashed into Bodhi Imports, a metaphysical gift shop on 17th Street, Friday afternoon. #LNK
One of the drivers involved in the crash was taken to a hospital.
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One of the drivers involved in the crash was taken to a hospital.
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Lincoln business picking up pieces after car crashes into building
Beatrix Mather, who purchased the metaphysical gift shop in January, is left picking up the pieces of her shop with hopes to return to business soon.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A car crashed into Bodhi Imports, a metaphysical gift shop on 17th Street, Friday afternoon. #LNK
One of the drivers involved in the crash was taken to a hospital.
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One of the drivers involved in the crash was taken to a hospital.
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“Every time I am out there, I just feel so connected and grounded,” Krista Starr said. “Even when it feels chaotic in the moment, I leave feeling more peaceful.”
Krista Starr is one of many Nebraskans turning to beekeeping not just for honey, but for a lifestyle rooted in learning, observation and connection with nature.
Nebraskans discover new passion in buzzing community of beekeeping
Krista Starr is one of many Nebraskans turning to beekeeping not just for honey, but for a lifestyle rooted in learning, observation and connection with nature.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“Every time I am out there, I just feel so connected and grounded,” Krista Starr said. “Even when it feels chaotic in the moment, I leave feeling more peaceful.”
As a lifelong Taylor Swift fan, the excitement I'm feeling is like I'm getting married all over again.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans celebrate fairytale romance journalstar.com/news/local/a...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans celebrate fairytale romance
In the blink of a crinkling eye, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, and fans are going wild as she enters her wedding era.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
As a lifelong Taylor Swift fan, the excitement I'm feeling is like I'm getting married all over again.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans celebrate fairytale romance journalstar.com/news/local/a...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans celebrate fairytale romance journalstar.com/news/local/a...
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The Husker’s freshman punter became a viral sensation overnight after breaking down in tears during his first-ever media session at Nebraska news conference.
WATCH: Husker punter's tears win hearts across the nation
The Husker’s freshman punter became a viral sensation overnight after breaking down in tears during his first-ever media session at Nebraska news conference.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Husker’s freshman punter became a viral sensation overnight after breaking down in tears during his first-ever media session at Nebraska news conference.
I’m working on a story for @journalstar.com regarding the Texas Floods. Has anyone with ties to #LNK or #Nebraska been affected by the floods? DM, reply or email me (ajohnson2@journalstar.com)
July 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I’m working on a story for @journalstar.com regarding the Texas Floods. Has anyone with ties to #LNK or #Nebraska been affected by the floods? DM, reply or email me (ajohnson2@journalstar.com)
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Police said the boy was found at about 9:10 a.m. in southeast Lincoln, near South 24th and C streets.
Lincoln police look for family of child found near 24th and C streets
Police said the boy was found at about 9:10 a.m. in southeast Lincoln, near South 24th and C streets.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Police said the boy was found at about 9:10 a.m. in southeast Lincoln, near South 24th and C streets.
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Since May 16, the Lincoln Police Department has issued about 40 citations for drivers disobeying traffic rules at this intersection.
The orange cones are here. One Lincoln intersection in particular is drawing drivers' ire
Since May 16, the Lincoln Police Department has issued about 40 citations for drivers disobeying traffic rules at this intersection.
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June 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Since May 16, the Lincoln Police Department has issued about 40 citations for drivers disobeying traffic rules at this intersection.
Making my monthly visit to Bluesky to share this cool news:
In just a matter of days, Lincoln will be getting a slice of the future with authentic Italian pizza just a few clicks away in a 24/7 pizza vending machine.
Calling all pizza lovers: Lincoln's first 24/7 pizza vending machine is here
In just a matter of days, Lincoln will be getting a slice of the future with authentic Italian pizza just a few clicks away in a 24/7 pizza vending machine.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Making my monthly visit to Bluesky to share this cool news:
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Jadyn Olesen is on to the live rounds of NBC's "The Voice" following Monday's pre-recorded knockout round. About 100 of her fans cheered her on at the Bourbon Theatre.
Next stop, the live stage: Lincoln's Jadyn Olesen earns a spot in ‘The Voice’ semifinals
Jadyn Olesen is on to the live rounds of NBC's "The Voice" following Monday's pre-recorded knockout round. About 100 of her fans cheered her on at the Bourbon Theatre.
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May 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Jadyn Olesen is on to the live rounds of NBC's "The Voice" following Monday's pre-recorded knockout round. About 100 of her fans cheered her on at the Bourbon Theatre.
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Eric Smoyer was a good teammate and student athletic trainer at NWU who was taken too early. A tree has been planted in his honor by his friends and teammates. @ajohnsonljs.bsky.social wrote about it here: journalstar.com/news/local/a...
A tree for Eric: Friends, family honor former Nebraska Wesleyan track athlete
A year after Eric Smoyer, 36, died from cancer, those who knew and loved him planted a tree at Nebraska Wesleyan University to honor the former student athlete.
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April 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Eric Smoyer was a good teammate and student athletic trainer at NWU who was taken too early. A tree has been planted in his honor by his friends and teammates. @ajohnsonljs.bsky.social wrote about it here: journalstar.com/news/local/a...
Less than a month after watching their home destroyed by a fire in central Lincoln, a family of six is now dealing with a burglary of the few items they had left.
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'Heartbreaking': Lincoln family deals with burglary weeks after fire destroys home
Less than a month after watching their home destroyed by a fire in central Lincoln, a family of six is now dealing with a burglary of the few items left.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Less than a month after watching their home destroyed by a fire in central Lincoln, a family of six is now dealing with a burglary of the few items they had left.
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At the end of February, Nebraska Task Force 1 welcomed 13 new recruits. “I’m just glad that the task force is allowing me to be a part of the team.”
Coming to the rescue: Nebraska Task Force 1 welcomes new recruits
At the end of February, Nebraska Task Force 1 welcomed 13 new recruits. “I’m just glad that the task force is allowing me to be a part of the team.”
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March 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
At the end of February, Nebraska Task Force 1 welcomed 13 new recruits. “I’m just glad that the task force is allowing me to be a part of the team.”
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Jessica Walsh, an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, created an interactive map to track what local journalism in Nebraska looks like – and where it's lacking.
UNL professor creates map tracking local journalism in Nebraska
Jessica Walsh, an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, created an interactive map to track what local journalism in Nebraska looks like – and where it's lacking.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Jessica Walsh, an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, created an interactive map to track what local journalism in Nebraska looks like – and where it's lacking.
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For the past four years, Erin Odem has been making the traditional French desserts after noticing a lack of freshly made king cakes in the community.
How are those king cakes made for Mardi Gras? A Lincoln cottage baker gives an inside look
For the past four years, Erin Odem has been making the traditional French desserts after noticing a lack of freshly made king cakes in the community.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For the past four years, Erin Odem has been making the traditional French desserts after noticing a lack of freshly made king cakes in the community.
On Friday, Dave told a group of us that what we do is good work. He did the absolute best work and the newsroom is not the same without him. Dave, thank you for taking a chance on me and for making sure I ended up right where I am supposed to be.
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Dave Bundy, Lincoln Journal Star editor, tackled cancer twice with grace, grit
Dave Bundy battled a rare bile duct cancer, called cholangiocarcinoma, which has a five-year survival rate of under 20%, but he survived more than eight years. He died Sunday.
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February 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
On Friday, Dave told a group of us that what we do is good work. He did the absolute best work and the newsroom is not the same without him. Dave, thank you for taking a chance on me and for making sure I ended up right where I am supposed to be.
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The head of Val's catering services is expressing concern after the University of Nebraska picked a different company to provide concessions, leaving the future of Val's pizza at the stadium
Valentino's Premier Catering calls Aramark Memorial Stadium deal 'disappointing'
The head of Val's catering services is expressing concern after the University of Nebraska picked a different company to provide concessions, leaving the future of Val's pizza at the stadium
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February 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The head of Val's catering services is expressing concern after the University of Nebraska picked a different company to provide concessions, leaving the future of Val's pizza at the stadium
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Thank you very much. The Nebraska Elvis Festival kicked off Friday in Lincoln with nine tribute artists performing at The Graduate Hotel.
Burning love for the King: Elvis lives on at Nebraska tribute competition
Thank you very much. The Nebraska Elvis Festival kicked off Friday in Lincoln with nine tribute artists performing at The Graduate Hotel.
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February 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thank you very much. The Nebraska Elvis Festival kicked off Friday in Lincoln with nine tribute artists performing at The Graduate Hotel.
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Launching a starter pack for people looking for Nebraska news. I'll keep it updated as more people come around. Let me know if there's anyone I missed. go.bsky.app/H4vLz4m
January 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Launching a starter pack for people looking for Nebraska news. I'll keep it updated as more people come around. Let me know if there's anyone I missed. go.bsky.app/H4vLz4m
This is spectacular, give me 14 of them
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Nebraska's favorite feline - Cameron the Capitol Cat - gets his own T-shirt
The hottest fashion at the Capitol this session may feature Nebraska’s favorite feline.
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January 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is spectacular, give me 14 of them
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California's fires are reducing people's homes to rubble. @ajohnsonljs.bsky.social talked to victims and people who have evacuated with connections to Nebraska.
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'The whole street was just rubble' — Nebraska natives flee Los Angeles fires
Cyndy Frederick Ufkes, who moved to Los Angeles from Lincoln with her husband in 2002, are among the thousands of people who have lost their homes in the recent fires.
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January 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
California's fires are reducing people's homes to rubble. @ajohnsonljs.bsky.social talked to victims and people who have evacuated with connections to Nebraska.
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Sixteen years after he suffered a traumatic brain injury playing football in Malcolm, Derek Ruth has published a book to share his story of survival and the power of faith.
'Anything is possible' — Nebraska man leaned on his faith after traumatic brain injury
Sixteen years after he suffered a traumatic brain injury playing football in Malcolm, Derek Ruth has published a book to share his story of survival and the power of faith.
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January 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sixteen years after he suffered a traumatic brain injury playing football in Malcolm, Derek Ruth has published a book to share his story of survival and the power of faith.