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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Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department

2 days ago | journalstar.com | Farnoush Amiri |Matthew Lee

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the U.S. by 15% while closing and consolidating more than 100 bureaus worldwide as part of the Trump administration's "America First" mandate.
Lincoln's South Haymarket Historic District one step closer to becoming reality

2 days ago | journalstar.com | Margaret Reist

City planners got one step closer to making the South Haymarket a local historic landmark district Monday, an effort that would recognize the role the area played in Lincoln’s industrial and manufacturing growth from 1890 to 1946. Becoming a local landmark district has other advantages for property owners and developers, including relaxing the floodplain requirements for businesses, allowing zoning flexibility for redevelopment projects and making them eligible for federal tax credits.
Gun that accidentally killed 3-year-old Omaha girl was allegedly kept under couch cushion

2 days ago | journalstar.com | Luna Stephens

A 44-year-old Omaha man arrested in connection with the accidental death of his 3-year-old daughter told police he had left a gun under a couch cushion that morning, according to court documents. Phuc Le is charged with child abuse by neglect resulting in death and possession of a controlled substance following the accidental shooting death of his daughter, who has not been named.
In the mail: Early vote ballots for Lincoln's general election are on the way

2 days ago | journalstar.com | Margaret Reist

The Lancaster County Election Commissioner’s office has begun mailing early vote ballots for the May 6 city general election. Every voter who requested an early vote ballot through last Friday should receive their ballots by the end of this week, said Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen. Voters can check the status of their early vote ballot at www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov. Early vote ballot envelopes must be signed and received by the Election Commission by 8 p.m. on May 6.
KC and The Sunshine Band and Village People to play Lincoln's Pinewood Bowl

3 days ago | journalstar.com | L. Kent Wolgamott

KC and The Sunshine Band will play Pinewood Bowl on Aug. 8, bringing ’70s disco to the Pioneers Park amphitheater along with guests Village People.
Lincoln man sentenced to probation for motor vehicle homicide

3 days ago | journalstar.com | Lori Pilger

A Lincoln man has been sentenced to two years of probation for a crash last July that killed a 48-year-old motorcyclist. Jeffrey Ramirez, 68, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide earlier this year for causing Robert "Bob" Finley's death unintentionally while failing to yield to the right of way or careless driving. Lancaster County Court Judge Joseph Dalton also fined him $1,000 at his sentencing Friday and ordered him to complete 240 hours of community service.
Lincoln police say they're investigating gunshots early Sunday near 25th and R

3 days ago | journalstar.com | Lori Pilger

Lincoln police are investigating a report of gunshots being fired early Sunday in the area of South 25th and R streets. Sgt. Chris Vollmer said officers arrived to find spent handgun casings in the street, but didn't find anyone injured or damage consistent with gunfire. He said the preliminary investigation suggests someone in a vehicle may have been firing at someone on the sidewalk, who then returned fire.
38-year-old jailed on suspicion of stabbing early Saturday in west Lincoln

3 days ago | journalstar.com | Lori Pilger

A 38-year-old man has been jailed on suspicion of a stabbing Saturday morning in west Lincoln. Police called to the area of South First and M streets just before 2:30 a.m. found a 39-year-old Lincoln man with stab wounds to his legs and arms. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Lincoln Police Sgt.
LPD identifies 63-year-old man who died in northeast Lincoln crash Friday

3 days ago | journalstar.com | Lori Pilger

Lincoln police have identified the man killed in a crash early Friday as 63-year-old William Deckard of Lincoln. It happened at 5:41 a.m. at North 56th Street and Fletcher Avenue. In the accident report, Lincoln Police said Deckard was driving a Nissan Xterra SUV southbound on 56th Street when he turned to go east onto Fletcher and crashed into a northbound Chevy Tahoe, driven by Kwajuan Mensah of Lincoln. The crash sent the Nissan spinning into a guardrail. Deckard died at the scene.
Neil deGrasse Tyson will have plenty to say during Lincoln Earth Day lecture

4 days ago | journalstar.com | L. Kent Wolgamott

Neil deGrasse Tyson went full Macaulay Culkin in “Home Alone," slapping his hands against his face in shock and delight when he learned that his Tuesday lecture will be the most attended single event of the Lied Center for Performing Arts' 2024-25 season.