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William Jennings Bryan news! Bryan hospital proposes moving historic Fairview house to northeast corner of east Lincoln campus.
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.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM
If anyone's wondering how I'm feeling about today's four hour County Board meeting, I loved every second of it
February 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Controversial lithium battery storage project moves forward in Lincoln; 2nd project on hold
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Proposed state budget cuts threaten Lincoln gang prevention program, other youth services
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Strip club liquor license moves forward for Night Before Lounge
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.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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.
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
www.trinitynews.ie
February 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Nebraska ... "as close to Scotland as you'll find in the United States."
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.
journalstar.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Wanting to expand, Bryan hospital proposes moving historic William Jennings Bryan House.
www.lincoln.ne.gov
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Requesting an Early Vote Ballot by Mail
YouTube video by LNKTV City - Lincoln Nebraska
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February 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Hundreds of Lincoln Southeast students walk out of school to protest immigration enforcement
Hundreds of Lincoln Southeast students walk out of school to protest immigration enforcement
Lincoln Southeast High School students walked out of school Wednesday and took to the streets to protest federal immigration enforcement.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Lincoln council considers housing 'bridge' between downtown, Telegraph District
Lincoln council considers housing 'bridge' between downtown, Telegraph District
Plans for the apartment building at 18th and N streets say it's expected to cost $25.5 million and be completed by the end of 2028.
journalstar.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Lincoln police officer hospitalized after possible crash following Nebraska basketball game
Lincoln police officer hospitalized after possible crash following Nebraska basketball game
The officer "was taken to the hospital to be checked out for multiple injuries and doesn't recall what happened," police said.
journalstar.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Youngstown City School District, Ohio’s first and last district under state oversight, is seeking an exit ramp to local control.
As last district remains in academic distress, debate continues on whether Ohio takeovers work
Schools in Youngstown, Lorain and East Cleveland all have faced academic distress commissions. But the results suggest there may be no secret recipe for turning around a struggling district.
www.cleveland.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The Perks of Being a Weirdo
How not fitting in can lead to creative thinking
www.theatlantic.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:18 PM
MAGA Tab in LA-LA Land! The California Post Launches
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Measles case reported in Lancaster County; first since 1990
Measles case reported in Lancaster County; first since 1990
Possible exposure could have taken place at a Lincoln Walmart and urgent care clinc recently.
journalstar.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:40 AM