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Lincoln to begin work on 68 miles of arterial, residential streets in 2026 Since 2019, the city has invested more than $360 million in transportation infrastructure, improving or constructing 193 lane miles of arterial streets and 162 lane miles of residential streets.

Lincoln to begin work on 68 miles of arterial, residential streets in 2026 journalstar.com/news/local/g...

05.03.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'It's a tragedy': Nebraska soldier remembers fallen US service member, reflects on lessons he learned from him "Sergeant Tietjens was the kind of guy that was always around to help you. No matter what you needed. You could call him day or night," Coleman said.
04.03.2026 05:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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COMMENTARY: A Common-Sense Step to Protect Nebraska’s Children: Lock the Vape by Matt Schulte
04.03.2026 05:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lancaster County incumbents draw challengers ahead of primary Several Lancaster County incumbents will face challengers from within their own parties after Monday’s filing deadline. Here’s who’s running.
03.03.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How the AP decided to describe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, as a war The Associated Press is using the word β€œwar” to refer to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation.
03.03.2026 05:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lincoln feels rumble from Sunday afternoon earthquake near Hastings The epicenter of the earthquake was in Cowles, about 135 miles from Lincoln.

Lincoln feels rumble from Sunday afternoon earthquake near Hastings

01.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aspiring pedal pub business fails to win Lincoln City Council approval The Lincoln City Council voted to oppose a liquor license tied to a proposed pedal pub business near 10th and M streets after police raised compliance concerns.

Aspiring pedal pub business fails to win Lincoln City Council approval

26.02.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The press vs the power | What would you fight for? | University of Notre Dame Observer founder Robert Sam Anson had a contentious yet strong relationship with ND President Father Hesburgh.

Anson grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, in a conservative Irish Catholic family that included nightly prayers for Communist hunter Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

26.02.2026 05:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Puzzle Binding!

Tricky! These are almost as rare as hen's teeth, and we just...
Had One???
And, it includes HOW Many Books? (Five from Germany c. 1601 and a blank one at last count...) #Vexierbuch #DosADos @newberrylibrary.bsky.social (Case C 823 .966)

25.02.2026 13:28 πŸ‘ 674 πŸ” 192 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 43
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In this Cleveland newsroom, AI is writing (but not reporting) the news. Cleveland.com is embracing AI tools, including an AI rewrite desk.
26.02.2026 00:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A fire, a collapsed train bridge, single-digit temps: What we know Around 3:45 a.m. Monday, crews with Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called for a fire involving the railroad bridge over Salt Creek.

A fire, a collapsed train bridge, single-digit temps: What we know

23.02.2026 23:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are the best places to go sledding in Lincoln. What's your favorite? Can you guess the No. 1 spot?

Here are the best places to go sledding in Lincoln. What's your favorite?

20.02.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Not Dead Yet': Ben Sasse reflects on regrets, faith after pancreatic cancer diagnosis Sasse is a Plainview native who went from Fremont Senior High School to Harvard University before representing the Cornhusker State in Washington between leading two universities.

'Not Dead Yet': Ben Sasse reflects on regrets, faith after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

20.02.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Find out how many naps Barney, Lancaster County's therapy dog, took last year and other important details in Human Service's annual report:

18.02.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UNL opera students bring 'La BohΓ¨me' to rural Nebraska stages For one weekend, Friend and Ord will echo with Puccini. UNL opera students bring β€œLa BohΓ¨me” to Friend and Ord for free 3 p.m. performances.

It's not force that lets the voice resonate in a space, Shomos said; it's efficient vocal production that makes voices blossom and ring.

18.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
18.02.2026 03:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America Isn’t Ready for What AI Will Do to Jobs Does anyone have a plan for what happens next?

Horseshoe issuesβ€”where the far right and far left touchβ€”are rare in American politics. They tend to surface when something highly technical (the gold standard in 1896, or the subprime crisis of 2008) alchemizes into something emotional (William Jennings Bryan’s β€œcross of gold,” the Tea Party).

18.02.2026 02:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜I needed to rebuild for the community’: League competition starts up at Villa Park curling facility after March fire Play in eight club leagues will begin by the end of this month. Curling classes are also scheduled for November and December.
17.02.2026 04:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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City considers jazzing up parking garage in downtown music district Glowing strings inspired by musical instruments could soon light up University Square Garage as part of a facade redesign tied to downtown’s growing music district.

A standard guitar has six strings. A fiddle has four. A piano usually has about 230.

16.02.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tower City: From a shopping center that stirs fond memories to what tomorrow holds Bedrock's vision revolves around Tower City being a people place at the heart of downtown Cleveland

Crossing through the center often is little more than a means to reach the RTA train station below, visit the casino or access the walkway to Rocket Arena.

16.02.2026 03:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Journalism schools are teaching fear of the future: Letter from the Editor Journalism schools lag in teaching AI, crucial for modern reporting, which aids in efficient news gathering and frees reporters for fieldwork.
16.02.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bryan Health proposes moving William Jennings Bryan's historic Fairview mansion The move would jeopardize the home's status as a National Historic Landmark, an elite list of the most important historic places in America.

William Jennings Bryan news! Bryan hospital proposes moving historic Fairview house to northeast corner of east Lincoln campus.

13.02.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If anyone's wondering how I'm feeling about today's four hour County Board meeting, I loved every second of it

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Controversial lithium battery storage project moves forward in Lincoln; 2nd project on hold The Lincoln City Council voted 6-1 to reject an appeal of a proposed battery energy storage system near Waverly. A second appeal awaits a decision by the County Board.

Controversial lithium battery storage project moves forward in Lincoln; 2nd project on hold

12.02.2026 06:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Proposed state budget cuts threaten Lincoln gang prevention program, other youth services Proposed cuts to the state funding sources of juvenile programs, like a gang prevention program, brought local officials to the state Capitol with strongly worded condemnations Wednesday afternoon.

Proposed state budget cuts threaten Lincoln gang prevention program, other youth services

12.02.2026 06:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strip club liquor license moves forward for Night Before Lounge The club came under scrutiny in connection with a public corruption investigation into Hobert Rupe, former director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.

Strip club liquor license moves forward for Night Before Lounge

11.02.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chicago Tribune owner Alden wants to acquire publisher of northwest suburban Daily Herald In a full-page ad in Sunday's Tribune, Alden Global Capital said it could pay 30% more than others for employee-owned Paddock Publications and offer employees better terms. Crystal Lake-based Shaw Med...
09.02.2026 21:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You Can’t Kill Swagger My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.
09.02.2026 02:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Irishman Comerford a heroic last in Olympic Downhill – Trinity News Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen takes first gold of the Games on the Stelvio slope

Irishman Comerford a heroic last in Olympic Downhill ... Comerford did well to stay upright during this test and come home 12 seconds behind eventual winner Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland.

08.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Nebraska quietly became one of America’s great golf states No Laying Up, the golf media company known for podcasts, videos and more, recently released a feature-length film on golfing in the Cornhusker State.

Nebraska ... "as close to Scotland as you'll find in the United States."

08.02.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0