Lincoln Journal Star

The Lincoln Journal Star is a daily newspaper based in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is the capital of the state and the location of the University of Nebraska. This publication is the most popular newspaper in Lincoln and ranks second in circulation across Nebraska, following the Omaha World-Herald. Additionally, the Lincoln Journal Star has a commercial printing division.

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The best movies of 2025 so far

2 days ago | journalstar.com | Madison Troyer

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Bland: Homers down as pitching heat rises for a CWS with something for everyone in 2025

3 days ago | journalstar.com | Evan Bland

OMAHA — The final pitch streaked toward home plate at 100 mph. A major-league conclusion to the College World Series. Another hot CWS during an Omaha June featured some extra sizzle on the mound. It might be the new prerequisite for national-title contenders. The Greatest Show on Dirt has seen triple-digit fastballs before. Texas A&M reliever Chris Cortez hit the mark last year. A few starters threw 101 in 2023 including current MLB pitchers Paul Skenes and Chase Burns.
Jury begins deliberations in Joesef Barraza's murder trial for death of Carly Schaaf

4 days ago | journalstar.com | Lori Pilger

After two weeks of evidence, the jury at Joesef Barraza's murder trial began deliberations late Monday morning after hearing closing arguments. One side called Carly Schaaf's death a murder. The other contends her death may have been an accidental overdose or suicide. The 23-year-old Lincoln woman's body was found at Pawnee Lake three weeks after she was reported missing in 2021. Schaaf’s disappearance on May 17, 2021 made headlines as Lincoln police sought help to find her.
Mideast Wars Netanyahu's Legacy

4 days ago | journalstar.com | Leo Correa

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Renting vs. buying: How housing costs compare across America

4 days ago | journalstar.com | Jaclyn DeJohn

The cost of housing isn’t just limited to the price tag of your monthly rent or the cost of financing the purchase price of your home. On the rental side, the cost of utilities can add a consistent, considerable amount to your costs. For homeowners, mortgage costs are padded not only by utilities but homeowners’ insurance, property taxes and maintenance costs.
LSU defeats Coastal Carolina to win the 2025 College World Series

6 days ago | journalstar.com | Evan Bland

OMAHA — The gold jerseys flashed in the afternoon Omaha sun as they piled up on the infield. LSU is king of college baseball again. The Tigers captured their second national title in three seasons with a 5-3 victory over Coastal Carolina on Sunday that featured all the qualities that make them a standard in the sport. Star bats fueling a big inning. Star arms collecting outs, led by Anthony Eyanson pitching into the late innings. It added up to LSU geauxing the distance.
Florida man dies after being struck by semi in southeast Nebraska

6 days ago | journalstar.com | Kevin Cole

A 45-year-old Florida man died Saturday after being struck by a semitrailer truck on Nebraska 2 in Otoe County. Keith Brown was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement from the Otoe County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred about 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Nebraska 2 and County Road 42. Investigators determined that Brown stopped his semi on the shoulder of the westbound lane on Nebraska 2 due to mechanical issues.
First Native hospital, built by nation’s first Native doctor, reopening to care for Nebraskans

6 days ago | journalstar.com | Natalia Alamdari

The ask was simple. Will you donate $132 to honor your fellow physician, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte? The Nebraska Medical Association put the word out to its members in 2021. Who’s that? Nebraska doctors asked. After they learned her story, $600,000 in donations poured in. In 1889 — 132 years before the ask — La Flesche made American history when she became the first Native American to earn a medical degree.
LSU proves Coastal Carolina is mortal, takes first game of the CWS championship series

6 days ago | journalstar.com | Evan Bland

OMAHA — Kade Anderson wasn’t perfect. But he was more than good enough to prove Coastal Carolina mortal and move LSU within a game of the ultimate prize. The Tiger left-hander fired a three-hit shutout Saturday night, growing stronger as the sun set in a 1-0 win to open the best-of-three College World Series championship round. LSU needed every bit of the effort to deal the Chanticleers their first loss since late April in a showdown that remained in doubt to the end.
Nebraska baseball pitcher TJ Coats enters transfer portal

6 days ago | journalstar.com | Evan Bland

Another Nebraska baseball player is heading to the transfer portal — this time while on a summer-ball assignment. Right-hander TJ Coats will continue his college career elsewhere after announcing his intention on social media Saturday. The former junior college hurler spent one season with the Huskers while logging 11 1/3 innings and a 7.15 earned-run average. He has two years of eligibility remaining. Coats had been one of four Nebraska players sent to the Cape Cod League this summer.