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Zach Hammack

@HammackLJS

Managing Editor @JournalStarNews. Former Night Editor, K-12 education reporter. Fan of Cardinals, cricket and Bob Dylan.

 Lincoln, NE
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Joined October 2013
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'I was stunned:' UNL Jersey Guy's viral fame nets him big gift from Fanatics journalstar.com/news/local/i… via @JournalStarNews
'I was stunned': Nebraska Jersey Guy's viral fame nets him big gift from Fanatics

'I was stunned': Nebraska Jersey Guy's viral fame nets him big gift from Fanatics

When Maxwell Anderson strolled into his 9:30 a.m. human geography class on Thursday, the last thing he expected was to find 60 brand-new jerseys waiting for him on his seat.

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After two years @LPSorg, Superintendent Paul Gausman announced plans to retire at the end of the school year. More w/ @JournalStarNews journalstar.com/news/local/e…
Lincoln Public Schools chief Gausman announces plans to retire

Lincoln Public Schools chief Gausman announces plans to retire

Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman announced Friday he is retiring at the end of the school year.

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A Lincoln mother who advocated for a bill that Gov. Pillen vetoed this year that would have allowed child sex abuse victims to hold school districts liable for abuse on their watch died in a rafting accident along with her husband. From @Alex_Vargas1994 journalstar.com/news/local/l…
Lincoln couple dies in Grand Canyon accident

Lincoln couple dies in Grand Canyon accident

Loree Woods, who advocated for people with special needs in Lincoln, and her husband, Roger Woods, died in September after an accident in the Grand Canyon.

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By the time all is said and done, Val's will have sold about 21,000 slices, its average haul each Saturday (From @HammackLJS): journalstar.com/life-enterta…
For 30 years, Valentino's has been Husker fans' 'favorite slice'

For 30 years, Valentino's has been Husker fans' 'favorite slice'

The 2024 Nebraska football season will mark 30 years of Valentino's dishing out pizza at Memorial Stadium.

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After moving to Wayne last spring, the family hoped to stay for a long time. Then, their son began experiencing racism at school. Now, they hope to incite change. “There's no doubt there needs to be major, major change at Wayne High." @JournalStarNews journalstar.com/news/local/e…
'Exhausting, heartbreaking, devastating': Racism at Wayne school pushes family out of Nebraska

'Exhausting, heartbreaking, devastating': Racism at Wayne school pushes family out of Nebraska

The Grahams moved to Wayne with their four kids to settle down. A year later, the family left Nebraska after facing racist attacks at school.

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Another longtime child care center in #LNK announced plans to close next month, leaving families frustrated and confused as the reason why remains unclear. “The lack of transparency has been really frustrating,” one parent said. more @JournalStarNews journalstar.com/news/local/e…
Longtime Lincoln child care center announces closure; third in two months

Longtime Lincoln child care center announces closure; third in two months

Fingerprints Child Development Center, located inside Capitol City Christian Church, will close on May 24 after operating for nearly 20 years, and the reason why remains largely unclear.

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Multiple tornadoes touched down in Lancaster County on Friday, injuring a few people, snapping powerlines and damaging vehicles and businesses. See more photos: go.journalstar.com/TornadoPi… Read about the damage: go.journalstar.com/TornadoDa…
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In a dramatic vote tonight, the #neleg overwhelmingly rejected a procedural motion that could have cleared the way for the Trump-backed winner-take-all model to become the law of the land in Nebraska. @JournalStarNews journalstar.com/news/state-r…
Nebraska lawmakers reject Trump-backed winner-take-all election system

Nebraska lawmakers reject Trump-backed winner-take-all election system

In a dramatic vote, lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected a motion that could have cleared the way in the state for the Trump-backed winner-take-all election model.

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The Trump-backed bid to make Nebraska a winner-take-all state goes up for a vote as an amendment to LB1300. And the vote FAILS 8-36. Republicans resoundingly reject the proposal that will likely go up for a vote again before this session finally ends.
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Officials released more information on what happened at last night's officer-involved shooting at the Casey's near the Lincoln Airport. journalstar.com/news/local/c…

Lincoln man who shot at police had gone to gas station to confront employee, officials say

Officials have identified the man who exchanged gunfire with Lincoln Police officers and a Nebraska State Patrol trooper Tuesday night at a northwest Lincoln gas station. Officials say he was

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BREAKING: Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts is heading to Texas A&M to fill the same role with the Aggies. Alberts leaves the #Huskers just 120 days after signing an 8-year extension. Read here ⤵️ journalstar.com/sports/huske…
Nebraska AD Trev Alberts accepts position at Texas A&M; Kabourek to name interim

Nebraska AD Trev Alberts accepts position at Texas A&M; Kabourek to name interim

Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts has become the top target for the open Texas A&M job, according to multiple reports in Texas.

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Why is @NebPublicMedia so good at live sports? Folks like my current & former colleagues Ralph Hammack, Donna Devine and Dan Smith. Honored by the @nsaahome with well-deserved Distinguished Service Awards tonight. Congrats my friends!
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Ernie Chambers, who will turn 87 in July, is challenging 33-year-old Sen. Terrell McKinney to represent North Omaha in the #neleg. A story on the questions that raises and Chambers’ obligation to his “own conscience” in @JournalStarNews: journalstar.com/news/state-r…
Ernie Chambers' latest run for Nebraska Legislature raises questions over age, challenge of McKinney

Ernie Chambers' latest run for Nebraska Legislature raises questions over age, challenge of McKinney

Ernie Chambers' decision to run again for the Legislature raises questions over his age in a race that pits him against the incumbent senator he endorsed four years ago.

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After 15+ years of sending families to collection agencies for unpaid lunch bills, @LPSorg is looking to change their methods. More w/ @JournalStarNews journalstar.com/news/local/e…
Lincoln Public Schools looks to end practice of sending families to collectors for unpaid lunch...

Lincoln Public Schools looks to end practice of sending families to collectors for unpaid lunch...

An LPS policy change proposal would do away with a decadeslong practice of sending families with outstanding lunch balances to collection agencies.

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When Gov. Jim Pillen announced his reversal on Summer EBT last week, he pointed to a group of youths who had helped convince him. Meet the five young Nebraskans who helped change his mind — and who were as confused by his reversal as they were relieved: journalstar.com/news/state-r…
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By the numbers of "Les Miserables” in Lincoln this week: * six-day, eight-performance run * 150 speakers * 1,200 costumes * 11 trucks * 14-piece orchestra * 60 local stagehands * 1,000 shows for one actor (From @HammackLJS): #LNK story: journalstar.com/life-enterta…
How Lincoln's Lied Center transformed into 19th century France for 'Les Miserables'

How Lincoln's Lied Center transformed into 19th century France for 'Les Miserables'

Inside the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, an impressive feat was taking place: Setting up the elaborate and technically complex set for "Les Miserables."

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Though inmates at Nebraska’s only women’s prison have been raising concerns about the facility’s water for nearly a decade, the state has failed to adequately respond to their complaints. A months-long investigation from me + @WillieSwett: journalstar.com/news/state-r…
‘Degrading’: Despite years of complaints, tainted water a concern at Nebraska prison

‘Degrading’: Despite years of complaints, tainted water a concern at Nebraska prison

For nearly a decade, inmates at the state's only women's prison have raised concerns about the facility’s water. Officials have failed to adequately respond.

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Day 1 of Nebraska's 2024 legislative session is set to start in about an hour. I'm happy to be here. But first, some prerequisite reading: @ChrisDunkerLJS and I talked with normal Nebraskans about what they want the #neleg to work on and avoid in 2024. journalstar.com/news/state-r…
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Hi, Nebraska. With less than 50 days until the #neleg is back in session, @ChrisDunkerLJS and I want to hear what you want state lawmakers to work on in 2024. Please take our very brief survey at the link below. @JournalStarNews journalstar.com/news/local/g…
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In case you missed it: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen tabbed Fred Meyer to fill the vacant District 41 seat in the #neleg. The St. Paul farmer will serve for a single 60-day session before stepping aside. @JournalStarNews journalstar.com/news/state-r…
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