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I am so embarrassed for our good state of Nebraska citizens. Gov. Pete Ricketts may be a Republican and dislike a Democratic president but really he must also have no respect for the office of…

How sad and embarrassing for the state of Nebraska that our governor is not willing to rise above partisan politics to greet President Obama when he visits our state ("Ricketts declines invita…

I hope President Barrack Obama knows that Gov. Pete Rickets does not speak for all the people who reside in Nebraska ("Ricketts declines invitation to Obama's speech in Omaha," Jan. 12). His s…

The Nebraska School Activities Association board's proposed policy on transgender students' participation in sports exposes schools to lawsuits and loss of federal money, the ACLU of Nebraska …

We wish that Gov. Pete Ricketts had tried harder to show President Barack Obama some Nebraska hospitality during the president’s visit.

Nebraska bankruptcy filings fell about 8 percent in 2015 compared with a year ago, the fifth year in a row they have declined.

Nebraska needs to confront what may be a $20 million challenge in replacing its rapidly aging electronic election technology, Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln believes.

Events marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day begin Friday with the annual MLK Freedom Fund Breakfast.

A bill that Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers has stood behind for several years was shot down Tuesday in the Legislature's Natural Resources Committee.

High sales to an ever-hopeful citizenry have driven the estimated jackpot for Wednesday's Powerball drawing to $1.5 billion.

CASPER, Wyo. — The holding company for Wyoming State Bank is planning to merge with a Nebraska holding company in the first half of this year.

Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra will perform its third classical concert of the season, “Anton Miller Plays Mozart,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, also known as OLLI, will host an open house 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday at the Cornhusker Marriott, 333 S. 13th St.

It's time for college-bound students and their parents to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the application for federal, state and college-based financial aid known as FAFSA.

Nebraska Right to Life has scheduled its annual Walk for Life for Jan. 30.

Equality before the law. It’s written into the state’s Constitution. Statistically speaking, though, equality for all Nebraskans is seriously lacking when it comes to African American and Nati…

Times submitted by theater for today

Journal Star reporter Katie Knight created a vivid image of a potentially fatal crash on Interstate 80.

"Our administration has made a great commitment to our program, and the expectations are high," said Husker women's basketball coach Connie Yori.

Collaborative space, reading nooks and a coffee shop might enhance the appeal of a new downtown Lincoln library, a group of young professionals proposed at a gathering Monday evening.

Only an unforeseen, freak injury or a stunning coach’s decision will keep Shavon Shields from making his 100th consecutive start Tuesday night.

If I win, will Warren and Bill invite me over to play bridge?

In a move that is likely to delay his sentencing next month, former TierOne Bank president and CEO Gilbert Lundstrom is seeking a new trial -- or an acquittal -- on a dozen criminal charges.

Most people have heard that portion of the Miranda warning read to those being arrested that tells them they have the right to an attorney.

All Nebraska state workers would get raises every five years under a proposal introduced by a Lincoln state senator and backed by the biggest state employees union.