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Lincoln’s newspaper history is a rollercoaster of comebacks and name changes, anchored by the resilient Journal-Star — now Nebraska’s oldest continuously published paper. From its 1965 debut to its 2024 rebrand as family-owned and relocated to Sarpy County, it’s survived mergers, ownership shifts, and even a stint as a joint venture with the Lincoln Star. Key figures like James McKee, who launched the paper in ’68 and later became a columnist, and Wayne R. Smith — fired from the Evening Star but hired back by McKee — helped shape its identity. After decades of twists, including Hearst’s 2005 acquisition and name tweaks, the paper has found stability under new leadership, proving that even in a changing media landscape, some stories endure.

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