It was a steamy morning as train enthusiasts lined the railways of Logan County to catch a glimpse of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. The train is making its way back to Wyoming after visiting the East Coast.

Read more about Big Boy No. 4014 in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photo by Joli Boerma Crane
 

The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war

A billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump lying on what appears to be a coffin and bearing anti-Trump messages, including the phrase "We Kill Trump," is seen at Islamic Revolution Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.                                                           
                                      
 (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)               [click on picture for larger image] 

Friday, July 17th brought heat indexes of over 100 degrees. The heat didn't slow down Lincoln's Third Friday sock hop, however. The streets were full of people, food, vendors and music!

Read more in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photo by Matt Boutcher
 

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Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Matt Damon as Odysseus, left, and Zendaya as Athena, in a scene from "The Odyssey."                                                 
                                
(Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP)             [click on picture for larger image]

 

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy after their win in the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026.                            
                                  
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)                         [click on picture for larger image]