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Bryan Health has been on a spending spree over the past few years.

When looking to land a signature event, cities often can tout glitzy new facilities — arenas and stadiums — in trying to draw visitors.

It's been nearly three years since B&R Stores has opened a new supermarket and six since it opened one in Lincoln.

Waverly recently repainted its water tower, adding its motto -- “a great place to grow” -- to the landmark visible to drivers along Interstate 80.

Anytime there's a catastrophic event somewhere in the world, Joel Johnson scans the television coverage for something specific.

Four people with an idea started Nelnet in 1976.

Eighteen of the 19 warmest years on record globally have occurred since 2001, an ominous statistic highlighting the importance in transportation circles for finding ways to cut carbon emissions while sustaining an effective energy plan.

The Journal Star invited businesses and other offices celebrating an anniversary divisible by five this year to share their history with readers.

Every December for decades, the Nebraska Association of County Officials held its annual conference in Lincoln. But a few years ago, the conference’s exhibition space requirements outgrew the supply available in the Capital City and it moved, first to Omaha, then to La Vista and now, for the…

Buildings featuring 150 apartments geared toward young professionals and empty-nesters and new commercial and office space in Lincoln's Telegraph District are primed for openings in 2020.

CRETE -- A midnight deadline to lock down Doane's connection to Crete had faculty and townsfolk knocking on doors to keep the college where it had been since 1872.

Jasmin Stewart-Handy had just moved to Lincoln and was looking for a place to buy hair.

Faster-than-expected growth forced Olsson to start construction last year of a bookend building south of its West Haymarket headquarters, finished just four years ago.

Jake Larsen likes his clean and furnished fifth-floor apartment with its hardwood floors and private bedrooms.

Nebraska has "tremendous potential to grow" its tourism and lodging business, Dipra Jha believes, and he's helping teach young Nebraskans how to take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.

By now Lincoln Children's Zoo enthusiasts know about the coming $24 million expansion of one of Lincoln's premier family entertainment and activity centers. 

The unintended consequence of a seemingly brilliant marketing campaign — one that is closing in on 4 million signature items sold in its nine years of existence, while ingraining within the community a mindset that comfort food is the remedy for subfreezing temperatures — is that demand some…

Kelly Langer did his homework.

Seniors in Lincoln have abundant choices for housing following the opening of several communities in the past few years, joined this month by Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care.

Years before Hudl grew into a global tech giant in Lincoln, questions centered on why there weren't more tech companies in Nebraska. 

Canopy Street Market opened its doors at the start of the Husker football season with tailgaters coming in by the droves for extra lemons and paper towels starting that first weekend in September.

Kimberly Rath could have taken her business almost anywhere.

So much work to be done before Lincoln’s second-tallest building is towering over Q Street like a spike in the city’s skyline.

A mosaic of framed photos depicting great American innovators and explorers -- the Wright brothers, Amelia Earhart, Nikola Tesla -- are a constant reminder of Virtual Incision's central ethos.

Compared with 2017, when Hudl opened a new headquarters building and Lincoln startups brought in nearly $67 million in venture capital funding, 2018 was a relatively quiet year for the city's startups and high-tech companies.

The Journal Star invited readers to share honors businesses or employees received in 2018 as best of state, region or nation. Also included is a recap of the major awards presented by business organizations locally.

Pinnacle Bank Arena continues to be one of the world’s top arenas, placing 119th on Pollstar's 2018 Year-End Top 200 Arena Venues list, a ranking based on ticket sales.

Dave Rentschler can sense a buzz around DeWitt -- and it's again linked to a pair of locking pliers.

Last year, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce marked new businesses, businesses with new owners, relocated businesses, expanded businesses, renovated businesses, business anniversaries, ground-breaking ceremonies and new chamber members with nearly 80 ribbon-cutting events.

Every year in Lincoln, new restaurants open, existing restaurants move or expand their footprint, and restaurants close.

In September, the new $85 million, 220,000-square-foot Scheels opened its doors, offering visitors to SouthPointe Pavilions not only more merchandise but also a Ferris wheel, aquarium and other amenities.

Carbon black is everywhere.

Joey Hausmann said he often gets asked, "When did you take this over from your dad?"