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2 weeks ago | 
journalstar.com | Justin Diep
Three Memorial Day observances are planned for Monday in Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Association has announced. Programs are planned for 8:30 a.m. at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home, 3600 O St.; 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; and 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Drive.
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2 weeks ago | 
kearneyhub.com | Justin Diep
Officials are asking Nebraskans to donate a popular, discontinued wax to protect the statue of Abraham Lincoln on the west side of the Capitol. The cast-bronze statue of the former president is covered in a protective lacquer coating and wax is applied to protect it from the elements, according to Matt Hansen, Capitol preservation architect.
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2 weeks ago | 
theindependent.com | Justin Diep
Officials are asking Nebraskans to donate a popular, discontinued wax to protect the statue of Abraham Lincoln on the west side of the Capitol. The cast-bronze statue of the former president is covered in a protective lacquer coating and wax is applied to protect it from the elements, according to Matt Hansen, Capitol preservation architect.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailynebraskan.com | Justin Diep
University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and staff won’t see their salaries rise as NU faces additional budget restraints, Chancellor Rodney Bennett announced Tuesday. Bennett, in an email to faculty, said the challenges brought on by "systemwide fiscal challenges" leading to the pay freeze were disappointing.
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2 weeks ago | 
starherald.com | Justin Diep
Officials are asking Nebraskans to donate a popular, discontinued wax to protect the statue of Abraham Lincoln on the west side of the Capitol. The cast-bronze statue of the former president is covered in a protective lacquer coating and wax is applied to protect it from the elements, according to Matt Hansen, Capitol preservation architect.
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2 weeks ago | 
journalstar.com | Justin Diep
Officials are asking Nebraskans to donate a popular, discontinued wax to protect the statue of Abraham Lincoln on the west side of the Capitol. The cast-bronze statue of the former president is covered in a protective lacquer coating and wax is applied to protect it from the elements, according to Matt Hansen, Capitol preservation architect.
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2 weeks ago | 
lacrossetribune.com | Justin Diep
It surprised the Rev. Joseph Wahlmeier when Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born cardinal and missionary who spent time ministering in Peru, emerged from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in the church’s 2,000-year history.
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3 weeks ago | 
journalstar.com | Justin Diep
The University Place Creative District will launch its 2025 Makers Market Sunday with an expanded street fair featuring nearly 60 local vendors, artists and student entrepreneurs. The 2025 kickoff event expands the market to two full blocks along St. Paul Avenue, from North 47th to 49th streets. The event is free and open to the public and runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.
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3 weeks ago | 
journalstar.com | Justin Diep
Myssy Brown grew up in Lincoln in hair salons run by her mother, Bettie Brown. She was one of the few cosmetologists in Lincoln during Myssy Brown's upbringing specializing in styling Black hair, and her salon became a haven where people gathered not only to get their hair done, but to connect, share stories, seek support and find joy. Myssy Brown said people from all walks of life would go to her mom to get their hair done, from church ladies to exotic dancers.
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4 weeks ago | 
journalstar.com | Justin Diep
Lincoln police arrested a 46-year-old Lincoln man accused of giving a 17-year-old girl drugs and sexually assaulting her, according to court records. Peder Laumer was arrested Thursday for felony child abuse, possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver. In an affidavit for Laumer's arrest, Lincoln police say they were contacted by a Lincoln Public Schools social worker on April 28 after a 17-year-old girl reported Laumer gave her drugs and sexually assaulted her.
