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Nebraska Public Media warns Trump cuts 'most serious threat' ever faced by local broadcasting

  • Justin DiepOmaha World-Herald

"This is the most serious threat that public media has ever faced," Nebraska Public Media CEO says as President Trump calls on Congress to claw back funding for public media.

City Hall: Low-barrier homeless shelter now planned as part of People's City Mission expansion

  • Margaret Reist

A low-barrier homeless shelter is now part of People's City Mission plans to upgrade its men's shelter and add a women and children's shelter.

Falls City takes flight: Hot Air Balloon Festival celebrates family and community

  • Alyssa Johnson

The Falls City Hot Air Balloon Festival brought the community together for two days of balloons, live music, food trucks and fun.

Why does Antrell Taylor 'fight so hard?' Because his father and brother never left his corner

  • Amie Just

"Let's go, Trelly. Turn up." Even after death, the voices of Antrell Taylor's father and brother push him forward. The result: a national championship run.

How a dinner-table dream came true for Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall's family

  • JON WALKEROmaha World-Herald

For Coastal Carolina’s baseball coach, beating Auburn was deeper than sweeping a super regional on the road against the No. 4 team in the country.

Jim McKee: Claim clubs and land law west of the Missouri River

  • JIM MCKEE

(This column originally ran June 13, 2014)

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for June 15

    Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

    29-year-old man riding motorized bike in critical condition after Lincoln crash

      A 29-year-old man is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle near 28th and O Streets on Saturday night.

      Over 1,500 gather in downtown Lincoln to protest Trump in No Kings Day demonstration

        Over 1,500 people gathered in downtown Lincoln on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his policies as part of a so-called No Kings Day demonstration.

          Protestors gathered near 10th and O streets as part of national “No Kings Day” demonstrations Saturday.

          Photos: Lincoln celebrates the 2025 Star City Pride Parade and Festival

            Man dies after being hit by car that left scene in northeast Lincoln

              Man hit in a parking lot on North 27th street died, and car fled the scene.

              Lincoln officials to take another look at Goodhue trees to be removed; will nearly double new trees

                Back at it: City officials will reassess and document how many trees they think should be removed along Goodhue Boulevard, and will plant 131 new ones in the area.

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for June 14

                  Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                  Ex-girlfriend of Lincoln man on trial for murder testifies about helping get rid of body

                  "There was a person— a dead person— wrapped up in my rug," Rachel Pageler told the jury.

                  KLIN radio show host Jack Mitchell walked more than 25 miles around Lincoln to raise money for Mourning Hope on Friday.

                  A walk to remember: Jack Mitchell crisscrosses Lincoln to honor late father, raise money

                  10 years after he lost his father unexpectedly, KLIN's Jack Mitchell was on the move again, walking more than 25 miles in Lincoln to raise money for Mourning Hope.

                  Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 13, 2025

                  Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lincoln Journal Star.

                  New warden to assume duties at Lincoln community corrections cneter

                  DougDiltz has worked for the state prisons agency for 38 years and has led security operations across all agency facilities since 2021.

                  Veterans music festival set for Saturday at Lincoln's Antelope Park

                  The Lincoln Veterans Advisory Group will host their 15th annual Veterans Freedom Music Festival on Saturday at Antelope Park.

                  Police: 2 teens hospitalized after shooting in south Lincoln Friday morning

                  Assistant Chief Jason Stille said at news briefing officers were sent to the 1100 block of Hill Street on a shooting call at about 5:40 a.m.

                  Lincoln man accused of child enticement after undercover officer poses as teen

                  An officer posing as a 15-year-old girl on social media allegedly received a message from 31-year-old Mikal Wittler on Tuesday, according to Lincoln police.

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                  Lincoln Parks Foundation hosts 29th annual Bricks of Honor dedication event

                  Lincoln Parks Foundation hosts the 29th annual Bricks of Honor dedication event at Veterans Memorial Garden in Antelope Park, on Saturday, June 14.

                  Rumors, uncertainty swirl in Lincoln after Omaha immigration raid

                  The immigration raid at an Omaha meatpacking plant earlier this week sent ripple effects through Lincoln and the surrounding area, prompting rumors of similar operations.

                  Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

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                  Lincoln-based Olsson voted best place to work for sixth straight year

                  Olsson was named the winner of Lincoln's Best Places to Work competition in the extra-large business category for the sixth year in a row on Thursday.

                  From baking pies to Johnny Cash: A Lincoln mother's mission for her son's independence

                  Friday's event will help support the Charlie Wilson House, a residence created to provide long-term care and independent living situations for young adults with profound disabilities.

                  10 years after father's death, KLIN's Jack Mitchell is walking Lincoln again

                  Keep your eye out for Jack Mitchell on Friday. The KLIN radio show host is bringing back his "Walk of Shame" to raise money for Mourning Hope.

                  45-year-old parolee accused of random attack on woman in downtown Lincoln

                  A parolee is facing new charges for a random attack on a woman in a downtown Lincoln parking garage elevator Wednesday night.

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