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Nebraska lawmakers weigh in on Trump’s proposed $5K 'dividend"
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (375+ words) Nebraska lawmakers weighed in on the proposed “Trump Dividend” Friday. Arron Klassen grooms a calf belonging to a friend from Fullerton ahead of the Steer Producer and Jackpot Feeder Show at the Nebraska State Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Grand…...
Nebraska's largest union prepares for contract negotiations with the state
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (96+ words) Nebraska’s largest union will begin contract negotiations with the state this week as a directive from Gov. Jim Pillen to cut spending looms overhead. Justin Hubly, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, will serve as the union’s…...
Large police presence outside west Omaha house after pursuit
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (559+ words) Police gathered in large numbers near 135th Street and Shirley Avenue in west Omaha to try to get someone they had pursued out of a home. Omaha Police Department officers, who arrived around 7:30 p.m., repeatedly called out a name and asked someone…...
Legal Marijuana NOW candidate for Nebraska governor selects running mate
3+ week, 1+ day ago (367+ words) LINCOLN — The Legal Marijuana NOW nominee for Nebraska governor announced Friday the pick of an Omaha Housing Authority commissioner and local community ambassador as his running mate. Rick Beard of Omaha selected Keenya "Ruby" Barnes as his choice for lieutenant…...
This September marks 25th anniversary of 9/11. Share your memories with the Journal Star
3+ week, 1+ day ago (500+ words) The first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 7:46 a.m. CT. Your story matters: Share your memories of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with the Journal Star in observance of the upcoming 25th anniversary of that…...
Nebraska Legislature will decide whether to apply Gov. Pillen’s 5% spending cuts during 2027 session
3+ week, 3+ day ago (677+ words) Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen greets State Sen. Paul Strommen of Sidney on the final day of the 2026 legislative session. April 17, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — When a new Nebraska Legislature convenes for its 2027 session, lawmakers will have the authority to…...
Petition fraud investigation expands to all 2026 Nebraska-wide ballot measures
3+ week, 3+ day ago (923+ words) Chief Deputy Ben Houchin of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office announced the expansion at a Wednesday morning briefing. The four proposed ballot measures seek to legalize and regulate online sports betting, restrict K-12 and collegiate school sports participation to students' sex…...
Two arrested during electric scooter, bike 'takeover' in downtown Omaha
3+ week, 5+ day ago (534+ words) Four minibikes were impounded and police officers made two arrests Thursday in downtown Omaha during a "takeover" ride designed for electric scooter riders. Heavy rain is seen falling over west Omaha, as viewed from the east on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Kids…...
What do you remember from the morning of 9/11? Share your story.
3+ week, 6+ day ago (483+ words) The first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 7:46 a.m. CT. Before 9/11, network news and local journalists were more focused on domestic issues and events than they were on foreign affairs. Post 9/11, Pew Research…...
Brett Lindstrom says he's staying in governor's race, looking for 'pirate ship' for ballot access
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (534+ words) Nebraska candidate Brett Lindstrom knows many people in politics assumed his bid for governor died Friday when the state's top election official announced Lindstrom had not gathered enough valid signatures to reach the November ballot. Heavy rain is seen falling…...