Pillen sent a letter Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking him to ensure Nebraska cattle producers will receive maximum payments for losses from last week's heat wave.
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Matt Olberding is a Lincoln native and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate who has been covering business for the Journal Star since 2005.
Laurel Oetken, who most recently served as director of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, is now leading the organization that was formed in December.
Consistent rain has continued to take a bite out of drought conditions not only in Lincoln, but across Nebraska.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that Geronimo Hernandez, 43, of Elmwood, died in the crash Tuesday.
Six-year-old Hazel Pinegar, a first grade student at Elliott Elementary School, won with her “Reading is for Everyone!” design.
Reports from Creighton University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln suggest the state's economy is slowing down and possibly even contracting.
The gathering, which will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the gym on the Southeast Community College Lincoln campus, 8800 O St., is open to the public.
Zipline said in a news release that it plans to renovate the former SchillingBridge Cork & Tap House in Fallbrook into a new concept called Zipline Tap & Grill.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for much of eastern Nebraska, including Lancaster County, on Friday. Lincoln could see a high of 104.
MattOlberding commented on Airport runway project delayed after bid comes in too high
You guys have to keep in mind that while the airport pays up front to construct the building, the tenants pay back those costs in rent on top of what they would normally pay. Private owners of commercial real estate do the same thing. It's how the system works.
MattOlberding commented on Dunkin' Donuts to open first Lincoln store
The donut store at 52nd and O was a Mister Donut. It opened in 1966 and closed sometime in the '80s.
MattOlberding commented on Grand plans: Marcus plans theater upgrade, with bar, downtown
The Bourbon was different. It was a "dinner house" theater showing old movies. This is the first time a first-run theater has sold alcohol in Lincoln, at least in modern history.
MattOlberding commented on Biz Buzz: Sam & Louie's downtown only one left
I did call both stores, but they are already closed. Couldn't find anything in our archives about when that location opened. The owner of the one downtown was never involved with that location and didn't know either.
MattOlberding commented on Construction company owner renovating downtown building
They were given 45 days notice that their leases were being terminated and were out as of Dec. 31. Since that date had already passed, it no longer seemed pertinent to the story.
MattOlberding commented on Biz Buzz: El Sitio closing; another restaurant planned
Skeeter Barnes is a small Nebraska chain based out of Kearney. With the Lincoln one closed I think they have two or three left.
MattOlberding commented on Biz Buzz: El Sitio closing; another restaurant planned
I've been told that. No one is answering the phone at either location. Downtown one has a different owner. I'm planning to confirm it.
MattOlberding commented on Airport sees first passenger increase since 2004
The growth is all due to commercial passenger traffic. Charter traffic is actually down 5 percent this year.
MattOlberding commented on Biz Buzz: Aldi coming to Lincoln
I had heard a rumor that it was going a Fresh Market, but that obviously turned out to be not true. There's just one grocery store as far as I know, to go along with Marshalls HomeGoods and Tanner's Bar & Grill.
MattOlberding commented on Hardware store opens at Piedmont shopping center
The TIF would help pay for exterior improvements that would make the center look better and hopefully attract more tenants. One of the reasons the center has been half empty for several years is that it's been neglected. TIF will not pay for any interior improvements for tenants who locate t…