Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesEnglishServing as the primary news source for Nebraska’s capital city, this publication has provided continuous coverage of regional politics, local government, and community events since its founding in 1867. It remains a cornerstone of the state’s media landscape, offering a mix of investigative reporting and comprehensive sports journalism tailored to the readers of Lincoln and the surrounding Lancaster County area.
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.
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