Lincoln Journal Star

A Lincoln East senior was among those named U.S. Presidential Scholars on Tuesday.

Thunderstorms that started on Sept. 30 caused widespread flooding across Douglas, Fillmore, Lancaster, Saline, Sarpy, Saunders, Seward and Thayer counties.

Emmett Johnson had one of the most interesting games of his Chiefs career. Here's how former Huskers and players from Nebraska high schools did this week in the NFL.

You may get an extra hour of sleep, but the end of daylight saving time remains one of the least popular weekends on the U.S. calendar.

Planning to vote early? Lancaster County has extended Election Commission office hours ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Here's when you can cast your ballot.

Nebraska’s defensive line will look a little different this weekend. The next few days of practice will determine exactly how.

Royal Engineered Composites, which was founded in Minden more than 75 years ago, produces parts for aerospace and defense purposes for Boeing, Northrop Grumman and Bell Helicopter.

Several bishops responded to the backlash over the White House prayer led by Grand Island native and Denver Archbishop James Golka.

Daniel Reynoso was located around 1:30 p.m. Monday by Platte County deputies in Lindsay and taken to the Platte County Jail.

Halloween is part of Kat Williams’ personality, and her house has become a haunted attraction known as Kat’s Krypt, where she wants to scare everyone who comes near.

Tom Osborne and dozens of former Huskers oppose online sports betting. Supporters say legalization would bring safeguards and keep gambling revenue in Nebraska.

Now that NCAA rules allow it, Nebraska basketball should make exhibitions vs old Big Eight rivals — held in arenas outside Lincoln — an annual tradition, writes Amie Just.

The nonprofit that inserted itself into Nebraska's governor's race by critiquing Gov. Jim Pillen's steering a $2.5 million, no-bid contract to a lobbyist announced the groups that won its grants.

Frustrated with diminishing opportunity and changing mores, they are abandoning the Republican coalition — or politics completely.

The 81-year-old faces three felony charges in Hamilton County.

A Lincoln man lost a front tooth after a woman allegedly threw a box containing dog ashes at his face during an argument, police say.

A murder trial set to start Monday has been delayed after the Lincoln teen's attorneys appealed a judge's denial of a motion to disqualify the prosecutors in the case.

After sweeping two Big Ten matches, Nebraska volleyball swept all the first- place votes in Monday’s AVCA Top 25 to remain at No. 1.

The defending champions from Milford began the postseason on the right foot, while Lincoln Christian and Lincoln Northwest also won.

In a World-Herald op-ed, Nebraska attorney Blake Aspen responds to an op-ed by former State Sen. John McCollister.

Nebraska basketball's dynamic duo, Braden Frager and Pryce Sandfort, combined for 51 points as the Huskers closed exhibition with a tight win over Kansas State.

When Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager are cashing their shots like they did in Grand Island, writes Amie Just, Nebraska basketball's going to be hard to beat.

Bomgaars Ladies Night, an annual fall shopping and charity event, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Beatrice store at the intersection of 24th and Court streets.

With Halloween approaching, there's no better excuse to gather some friends, dim the lights and dive into a horror movie marathon. Here are some recommendations.

Starting Nov. 20, the vacation rental company is limiting what hosts can ask of guests.

Tom Shatel's loaded First Down, Second Guesses column looks the NIL negotiation season, Greg McDermott's new TV gig and whether Dana Altman might help Creighton in some capacity.

The motel's website is not accepting reservations, the front desk phone number is not accepting calls and the doors are locked. The Super 8 sign has been removed.

After more than five decades calling Nebraska basketball, Kent Pavelka is preparing to sign off. The longtime broadcaster announced his retirement in an emotional pregame monologue.

Andi Jackson earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after Nebraska’s sweeps of UCLA and USC.

Nearly six months after the Lincoln Lancaster County Planning Commission approved plans to relocate Williams Jennings Bryan’s historic house, it is nearly ready to go on the move.

If Nebraska wins its next three games — and there's no reason why it shouldn't — Husker fans are going to like where things stand, writes Amie Just.

Dodge County authorities have identified a pedestrian who died Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles while walking in a westbound lane of U.S. Highway 30 just east of

An Iowa ethics board issued a reprimand and suspended the license of former Lincoln Public Schools superintendent Paul Gausman related to alleged violations while leading Sioux City Community School District.

Fresh off a bye week, Nebraska readies for a final Big Ten stretch where every game will require the Huskers to be "ready for war," coach Matt Rhule said.

Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference as the Huskers prepare for Washington.

Nebraska’s state cross country meet has topped 7,000 spectators every year since 2021. A look at this year’s crowd and the sport’s participation numbers.

A judge for the U.S. District Court of Nebraska sentenced a Lincoln man to 15 years in federal prison Thursday after he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of

"Star Trek" alum Walter Koenig has died at 90 years old. The actor, known for playing Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original sci-fi series, died Sunday surrounded by his daughter and niece at his home in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed Monday.

Nebraska won the bye weekend — at least on the injury front — as coach Matt Rhule updated roster health to open Washington week.

A homicide suspect fatally shot Friday by law enforcement and his alleged victim were identified Sunday in a press release from the Nebraska State Patrol.

Lincoln police on Saturay night responded to North 23rd and Orchard streets after receiving reports of a “wild party.”

Lula’s win over Bolsonaro interrupts a string of victories for right-wing candidates in Latin America that saw Trump acquire allies in Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras and Peru.

Construction on Lincoln's Beal Slough Trail extension begins Nov. 16, with most work expected to wrap up by September 2027, weather permitting.

Schuyler police are searching for a white Ford F-150 believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 49-year-old pedestrian early Sunday.

The Nebraska Chambers Association handed out awards at its annual conference in Bellevue on Oct. 14-15.

Two Nebraska-connected productions hit screens, Lincoln police revisit a decades-old disappearance and Halloween brings a packed schedule of events.

The flu kept Chris Stapleton from performing in Lincoln earlier this month. Now he's back on the schedule, and tickets are still available.

Nebraska authorities say a homicide suspect fired at a sheriff, fled and later exchanged gunfire with state troopers near David City.

A Monday morning crash has closed Highway 77 between Van Dorn Street and Pioneer Boulevard. First responders reportedly are on the scene.

Saint Louis and BYU combined for 28 offensive rebounds against the Huskers, who are bound to face more gritty, physical opponents in the regular season.