Lincoln Journal Star

“Call me. I gotchu.” Marques Buford Jr. is embracing his "uncle" era on the team, helping teammates out any way he can. journalstar.com/sports/huskers…

Despite the release of federal funding to support after-school programs, some Nebraska education leaders remain wary of potential cuts down the line. journalstar.com/news/local/edu…

Here are some places to find the best margarita in Lincoln for National Tequila Day. journalstar.com/life-entertain…

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird on Tuesday posted a screenshot of a text message thread in which a scammer posing as her asks for Xbox gift cards. journalstar.com/news/local/cri…

A call for a "trench rescue" at 6616 Grays Peak Drive, north of Interstate 80, came in just before 11 a.m., according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue. journalstar.com/news/local/art…

Sahara Williams was sentenced to 22 to 23 years in prison, the max she could get for second-degree sexual assault and felony child abuse. journalstar.com/news/local/cri…

A would-be robber is on the loose after holding up a U-Stop for alcohol. One problem: The store doesn't sell booze. journalstar.com/news/local/cri…

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lancaster county and several other southeastern Nebraska counties for Wednesday. journalstar.com/news/local/wea…

In a post on X just before 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Police said they were responding to a single-vehicle crash at Old Cheney Road and Nebraska Parkway. journalstar.com/news/local/art…

The pesticide-contaminated waste once stockpiled at AltEn, the former ethanol plant near Mead, will soon be gone and grass will be planted. journalstar.com/news/state-reg…

Red-bottom shoes, a Vegas-themed suit and 22 minutes of poise behind the mic. Dylan Raiola brought fashion (and focus) on Tuesday. journalstar.com/sports/huskers…

The Husker coach was asked about Scott Frost's comments about his Nebraska tenure earlier this month. Here's what he said. journalstar.com/sports/huskers…

The committee is citing an executive order from President Donald Trump. The order, signed in February, threatens to cut funding for organizations allowing transgender athletes in women’s sports. journalstar.com/sports/other/o…

A Lincoln man accused of punching a baby was charged with child abuse Tuesday. journalstar.com/news/local/cri…

After Congress voted to eliminate federal funding for media, public media stations in Nebraska discuss how they plan to cope with the financial loss. journalstar.com/news/state-reg…

Matt Rhule used the Big Ten Media Days stage in Las Vegas to share his belief in Nebraska’s 2025 team — and in quarterback Dylan Raiola. journalstar.com/sports/huskers…

Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, has died. journalstar.com/life-entertain…

Some fellow late-night hosts showed to offer support Monday. Colbert had a pointed, personal message for President Trump journalstar.com/life-entertain…

House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance seemed unlikely to satisfy many Republicans who are threatening to support a bipartisan bill to pry information from the Justice Department. journalstar.com/news/nation-wo…

An Iowa man charged with misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in connection with the death of a 6-year-old boy last week in Nebraska City has pleaded no contest. journalstar.com/news/state-reg…