Star Herald
Serving the residents of the Nebraska Panhandle since 1912, this publication provides comprehensive local news coverage and community reporting for Scottsbluff and the surrounding region. It stands as a primary source of information for western Nebraska, focusing on regional politics, agricultural updates, and events that impact the daily lives of its local readership.
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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VIEW OBITUARIES ↗Star Herald — Today’s Headlines
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