Tragedy, Abuse Claims, and Local Closures | Lincoln News

Heat Wave and Storm Threat | Lincoln News

Scorching temps are still gripping the state, with triple-digit heat and extreme warnings in effect—staying hydrated is non-negotiable. Add in a chance for strong storms bringing hail and damaging winds, especially in eastern Nebraska, and it’s a wild combo. Even with a cold front on the way, highs remain dangerously high. Relief may finally arrive late Wednesday with rain and cooler temps returning by early August—so keep checking in on neighbors and stay safe. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d10bf16d33df3976

Tragedy, Abuse Claims, and Local Closures | Lincoln News

A devastating ATV crash in Polk County took the life of 70-year-old track coach Randy Johnson, prompting school-wide counseling. Meanwhile, 19-year-old DaVontae Helmstadter has exposed abuse at the Kearney Youth Center, with court documents backing his claims against staffer Jessica Camacho. In Lincoln, a driver died after a medical emergency behind the wheel, and Fazoli’s on North 48th has shut down for good. Health officials are also tracking a cyclospora outbreak in Lancaster County, with 13 confirmed cases linked to possible contaminated produce. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/51b19d5be2a3dd90

Lincoln Journal Star Shines with 12 APSE Awards | Lincoln News

The Lincoln Journal Star just lit up the sports journalism world—winning twelve Top Ten APSE awards, including six for sports editor Nate Fiala, the most of any single writer in the nation. With over 2,000 entries in the contest, their standout work in breaking news, features, photography, and digital storytelling proves they’re delivering top-tier coverage from college baseball to football. This national honor, celebrated at the APSE banquet in Washington, is a powerful testament to their relentless dedication to telling the stories that matter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4c87a4f868b8dded

Lighters as Lifelines in Gaza | Lincoln News

In Gaza, a shocking surge of 9,000 chickenpox cases in two weeks has overwhelmed 130 health facilities, exposing the brutal reality of life in overcrowded tent camps where even basic needs are scarce. Amid this crisis, a disposable cigarette lighter has become an essential luxury—more vital than food or water—due to soaring prices and near-total shortages. People now beg for lighters or wait for fires to be lit, sparking a grassroots repair trade: a former engineer now fixes broken lighters from scrap parts, not for profit, but to keep daily life possible. With unemployment skyrocketing and cooking gas vanished, families rely on wood fires, and the ability to light one flame can mean the difference between survival and collapse. In a world stripped of normalcy, even the smallest item can become a lifeline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d9f87ffaebe4d414

Larry the Cable Guy Recovers from Appendectomy | Lincoln News

Larry the Cable Guy’s appendix just had to go — he underwent an emergency appendectomy after intense stomach pain, but he’s already back home, recovering with a grin. He joked on social media that this is the most press he’s gotten since “Lightning Racers” hit Disney Junior, and even quipped his backside looks “fantastic” — classic Larry. Vitals are good, he’s taking it easy, and fans are cheering him on for a speedy return to his “Git R Done” antics. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1d9cd7d83505d5a1