The Journal

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United StatesEnglish

The Journal is a weekly newspaper serving Plattsmouth and Cass County, Nebraska. It provides local news, sports, and community events coverage for the region. Currently owned by Lee Enterprises, the publication maintains a long-standing tradition of reporting on civic life and government in the Plattsmouth area.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NEBRASKA

Print journalism across the plains region is defined by a stark contrast between a dominant metropolitan press and a broad network of rural agricultural weeklies. The Omaha World Herald, historically backed by Warren Buffett and now owned by Lee Enterprises, commands the highest circulation and statewide influence. It is closely followed by its Lee Enterprises sister publication, the Lincoln Journal Star, alongside regional dailies like the Beatrice Daily Sun and Columbus Telegram. Specialized publications such as the Omaha Star, founded in 1938, maintain a historic legacy of serving the African American community. Paperboy indexes 49 Nebraska newspapers — browse the full directory below.