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Lincoln Journal Star

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Letter: Nebraskans paying the price

15+ hour, 14+ min ago   (117+ words) Last week, Nebraska saw its first State Fair debate since 2018, between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn. After watching, I think the choice … President Trump (Mr. “Art of the Deal”) has yet to realize that he can be read like…...

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Letter: Broken promises pile up

15+ hour, 14+ min ago   (123+ words) Trump ran on three major promises: Last week, Nebraska saw its first State Fair debate since 2018, between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn. After watching, I think the choice … President Trump (Mr. “Art of the Deal”) has yet to realize…...

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Letter: A concern citizen's thoughts

15+ hour, 14+ min ago   (151+ words) I am quite tired of the Republican-run, Trump-driven chaos in America. The party has given him uncontested control of our country. He has gone around Congress and the Senate on way too many issues. Last week, Nebraska saw its first…...

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Letter: Looking beyond a debate winner

15+ hour, 14+ min ago   (151+ words) Who do you think won the debate? The person you want to win the election? Can we agree that the most distinctive and memorable part was Ricketts calling Osborn “Democrat Dan” dozens of times? Last week, Nebraska saw its first…...

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Blood Bank after 9/11

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (163+ words) Lincoln Journal Star Javascript is required to use this website. People wait and watch TV inside the Community Blood Bank at 84th and O streets after 9/11 to donate blood. He missed Flight 93. He's spent 25 years since 9/11 making the most of being…...

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Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (132+ words) (22) updates to this series since 6 mins ago Geraldine "Jerry" L. Bornemeier Jo Anne (Wiegers) Bair Laurence "Larry" J. Fountain Christine Glenn, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 6, 2026 in Wheat Ridge Colorado. She passed unexpectedly from a heart…...

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A humpback whale spotted during the Brunswick Community College/University of North Carolina Wilmington dolphin survey.

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (185+ words) Lincoln Journal Star Javascript is required to use this website. In split decision, Supreme Court says Lincoln charter amendments must go on November ballot A humpback whale is spotted during the Brunswick Community College/University of North Carolina Wilmington dolphin…...

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Nebraska History Museum closed Wednesday for 'facility issue"

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (121+ words) The Nebraska History Museum in downtown Lincoln is closed Wednesday due to a "facility issue," the museum said. Contact the writer at [email protected] or 402-473-7225. On X @HammackLJS A toddler’s fall, a missed alarm and an available aisle seat set Craig…...

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Air Force veteran Dean Helmick makes service central to District 2 campaign

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (64+ words) For Dean Helmick, his decision to run for office is all about service. The Journal Star posed questions to legislative candidates before the May primary. Here are … State government and politics reporter Caitlin Knutson, a registered Democrat, will face off…...

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Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (140+ words) (22) updates to this series since 6 mins ago Jo Anne (Wiegers) Bair Laurence "Larry" J. Fountain Christine Glenn, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 6, 2026 in Wheat Ridge Colorado. She passed unexpectedly from a heart re… Glen passed…...