Soaring Fertilizer and Fuel Costs Squeeze Nebraska Farmers
War in the Middle East drives up prices, forcing farmers to rethink planting plans and brace for ripple effects on state's economy and food supply
Lincoln Police Investigating $2.5M No-Bid State Contract
Body Found Along Lincoln Creek, Police Investigating
Crime
Man Arrested After Massive Marijuana Shipment Delivered to Lincoln Home
Police seized over 10 pounds of marijuana and $8,970 in cash during the arrest.

Lincoln Police to Boost Impaired Driving Enforcement for St. Patrick's Day
Additional officers will patrol Lincoln streets to identify drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Police Respond to Crash Near Downtown Lincoln
Authorities called to incident at North 21st and O Streets on Saturday night.
Weather
Warm Weather Ahead, Cooler Conditions Expected Soon
Temperatures well above average today, chance of rain and snow on Tuesday

Enjoy the Warmth Monday Before Big Weather Changes This Week
Isolated severe storms possible late Tuesday as temperatures plummet by midweek
Mainly Cloudy and Cool Weather Ahead for Nebraska and Kansas
Dense Fog Advisory in effect as isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days.
Business
CBL Acquires Nebraska Mall, Sells Open-Air Center
The real estate investment trust continues its strategy of focusing on high-yield enclosed malls.

HobbyTown celebrates 80 years of bringing fun into Lincoln homes
Owners Dan Schmidt and Chelsy mark 20 years of ownership at the same time
Union Pacific Rebuilding Lincoln Railroad Bridge After Collapse
The century-old bridge was destroyed by an unattended campfire earlier this week.
Lifestyle
Bellevue Soldier Honored on Birthday
Community holds vigil for fallen hero on what would have been his 43rd birthday

Star City Buzz: Events happening March 6-8
A roundup of weekend events in Lincoln, Nebraska
Artist Reflects on 25 Years of Creating and Sharing Online
Kate Bingaman-Burt reminisces about her early days of internet art and the changing nature of digital creation.
Politics
Nebraska Lawmakers Keep $3.5M for Private School Funding 'Bridge' Program
The funding will help students continue attending private schools until a new federal tax credit program launches.

Nebraska Lawmakers Struggle to Fix $646 Million Budget Deficit
Proposed budget cuts and cash transfers aim to shrink the shortfall, but options remain limited.
Nebraska AG Announces Legal Action to Protect Kids Online
Attorney General Mike Hilgers to file consumer lawsuit against major platform