Jim McKee: From the chamber to a convention spot

A familiar spot in Lincoln has a long and unexpected history, with a very new chapter being written now. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: The naming of Knox County and siting its seat

As county changed, one building went from opera house to pizza place to ashes. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Grass burning in Kansas, Oklahoma could affect health for Nebraska residents

The annual prairie grass burning season has begun in Kansas and Oklahoma, which could mean irritating smoke rolling north into Nebraska. Go to Source Author: Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: Music from the soul of Nebraska

Wahoo has been home to many notables, but only one has his Wahoo home on the National Register of Historic Places. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

21-year-old man pleads to manslaughter for fatally shooting teen in Imperial

Tristan Ferguson could get up to 20 years in prison on the charge for killing Jesse Krausnick unintentionally while in the commission of an unlawful act. Go to Source Author: Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraska Supreme Court takes up case over $44K fee for public records request

The Nebraska Supreme Court will take up case over a news nonprofit’s fight over a state agency’s nearly $45,000 fee for public records. Go to Source Author: LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments over speedy-trial issue

“The burden is on the state to produce that evidence,” Assistant Douglas County Public Defender Cindy Tate said. “And that evidence in this case is lacking.” Go to Source Author: LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: ‘Flax seed man’ and founder one of Lincoln’s great community leaders

John Wright probably doesn’t ring a bell for Lincoln residents, but in the late 1870s and into the 1920s he was considered one of our great community leaders and businessmen. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: Getting from Gates to Doane

Gates College took a lot of twists and turns before becoming part of Doane. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Supreme Court revives lawsuit against Nebraska GOP over heated 2020 legislative race

The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday revived a lawsuit brought against the Nebraska Republican Party over false statements on political mailers in a 2020 race for a state legislative seat. Go to Source Author: LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: Bank failure left early mark on Lincoln

Early Lincoln bank was too big to fail until it failed. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: Another Ak-Sar-Ben (Nebraska spelled backwards) connection

A familiar name is linked to Eppley Airfield and a trans-continental airmail service. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jury hears closing arguments in Nebraska’s 2017 Tecumseh prison riot murder case

“All we know is that that day a group of inmates decided to play God, to take life away from Michael Galindo,” the prosecutor said in closing arguments Monday. Go to Source Author: LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: The story of the disappearing Nebraska county

After several twists and turns, Blackbird County disappeared from the Nebraska’s maps. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: The history behind Havelock’s theaters

Technology and competition shaped the evolution of theaters in Havelock. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Murder trial starts over killing during Nebraska’s 2017 Tecumseh prison riot

Though several inmates were involved in the killing during Nebraska’s 2017 Tecumseh prison riot, Eric Ramos was the only inmate charged. His trial began Wednesday. Go to Source Author: LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: The history behind Omaha’s first apartment complex

The changing course of the Missouri River and worldwide expo figured into the story of Omaha’s first apartment complex. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: Doubling up on churches

First came the towns, then came the churches. And came issues about which church was really the “first.” Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: Dakota County makes its mark

Despite being on of the state’s smallest, Dakota County has lots of history and is still making it. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Parents of woman who died of fentanyl-related overdose sue Lincoln club

Taryn Griffith’s parents, Mike and Liz Griffith, are suing BSR Inc., which does business as The Office Gentlemen’s Club, alleging the staff’s negligence led to their daughter’s wrongful death. Go to Source Author: LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Nigerian national extradited to Nebraska for $6M business email spoofing fraud

Alex Ogunshakin, who was on the FBI Cyber’s Most Wanted List, was arrested in Nigeria and ultimately surrendered to the United States. Go to Source Author: LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Jim McKee: Banks come, go; buildings still standing

The banks — and bankers — of University Place are filled with interesting stories. Go to Source Author: JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

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