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Neal Franklin
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Business Reporter at the Lincoln Journal Star. Story ideas: nfranklin@journalstar.com

Business is: restaurants, manufacturing, tech, jobs, aviation, health, vice, ag and economics
The Lincoln Airport and Breeze Airways are adding flights to Las Vegas and Orange County after bookings to Orlando came back better than expected. #LNK

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November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This story from Matt Olberding sums it up pretty well, but there has been an uptick of layoffs by larger companies in the state. Eaton Corp. in Kearney is one of the latest.

Some of these I reported on and some other outlets caught wind of:
July 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Since the Sandhill Crane migration season is winding down here's a picture I took back in 4th grade.

This AWARD WINNING photo may have foreshadowed my career in journalism.
April 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
My silly liberal arts college made it further into March Madness than the Huskers 😬

We're now devastated after not paying attention to the team for most of the year.
March 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Businesses are also handing out these cards.

If you are one of the volunteers printing these I'd love to hear from you.
February 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Nebraska exports to Canada totaled 2.45 billion in 2022. Some of the big products to take note of are corn and beef.
February 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
In a new holiday tradition, businesses are decorating their windows. I found this one at the airport and hope to find more. #LNK

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December 11, 2024 at 2:12 PM
This year's Winter Market is Dec. 8 in the #Haymarket. But future markets might look a bit different.

Wax Buffalo - the sponsor of the market - is closing its Haymarket location the same day, but the candle company isn't burning out.

#LNK

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December 7, 2024 at 5:10 PM