A garbage picker, who wished not to be named, poses for a portrait at an unnamed landfill on Friday, December 21, 2018, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. "My regular income is normally 5,000 Turkig a day 10,000 on a good day.” (2500 is equal to 1 USD)," the garbage picker said. “It is like we do not even exist.” KENNETH FERRIERA, UNL Global Eyewitness
School children play on a broken swing set after a storm at HVP Gatagara-Nyanza on Monday May 20, 2019 in Southern Province, Rwanda. HVP Gatagara-Nyanza is one of the few government funded schools in Rwanda that integrates those with physical/mental handicaps with children without any. Those born with handicaps are typically outcast in Rwandan society but at the school everyone helps one another regardless of how they were born. KENNETH FERRIERA, UNL Global Eyewitness
Susan (left) and Bryan Phillips visit the grave of their son Michael Phillips during a heavy downpour before Memorial day on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Wyuka Cemetery. Michael served in the Marine Corps in Morocco, Uganda, and two tours of duty in Iraq before being diagnosed with brain cancer. His parents come to visit him every day no matter what the weather. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Players from the Lincoln special Olympics basketball teams compete on the newly painted courts on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at the Antelope Park basketball courts in Lincoln. The Antelope Park basketball courts near the intersection of Normal Boulevard and South Street were recently repainted as a reproduction of a painting "Red Sea" by African American artist Felrath Hines.
Jean Krejci (left) combs the hair of her husband John Krejci, in their kitchen while he reads a book at their Lincoln home on Monday, August 24, 2020. Krejci previously served as a priest and later married a Jean who was a nun. Both have spent their lives as sociology-type professor and prominent social justice advocates fighting for civil rights and prison reform. John, who is 83 and struggles with illnesses , still can be seen testifying at hearings and trying to get people to do the right things. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.
As seen through open cable holders, avid supporters of Gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster and former president Donald Trump cheer as Herbster takes the stage during a Trump rally for Charles Herbster at the I-80 Speedway on May 1, 2022, in Greenwood, Nebraska. Herbster, who was accused of groping several women, held a rally with former president Donald Trump to rally his supporters.
A driver makes their way east as the sun, obscured by smoke from wildfires burning in western Nebraska, sets behind them Monday, September 21, 2020, in Denton, Nebraska.
Nebaeh Murphy is knocked back by the force of the hose while training hose deployment during the first day of Camp Spark at the Greensboro Fire Department's training grounds in Greensboro, N.C., on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Camp Spark, a free four day camp that introduces females to the fire service in an interactive and engaging environment. The goal of Camp Spark is to instill self confidence and encourage perseverance, while stressing the importance of keeping a good attitude, showing respect and gaining knowledge. the nine young women started to learn the basics of firefighting from other female firefighters in the Greensboro Fire Department.
David City’s Dylan Vodicka (right) collapses into the arms of wrestling coach Tahner Thiem after defeating Ord’s Kelen Meyer in the Class C 182 pound state championship match on February 20, 2021, at CHI Health Center. It was an emotional day for Vodicka, who won his state title without his father, Jim, who passed away in December. "I know he's watching," Vodicka said. "He'd be so proud." Vodicka capped off an undefeated 54-0 campaign that included breaking the school career wins record with 184. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Junior Daniel Conelius practices juggling outside in the University of Nebraska green Space on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Daniel is part of the UNL juggling club, they are taught by two professional jugglers who come and teach on Wednesdays and Sundays. KENNETH FERRIERA, Daily Nebraskan
Shoun Hill walks through a snow covered Lincoln Community Tower Square after an overnight storm suspired Lincolnites the morning of Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Lincoln.
Elizabeth Barker comforts her son Linus Barker as the story of J.T. Doss is retold during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Triad Park in Kernersville, N.C., on Thursday,November 11, 2021.
"His heart has been hurting a lot today, he's been thinking a lot about what has been sacrificed," his mother Elizabeth Barker said.
Southwest High School graduating seniors make their way into the Greensboro Coliseum for graduation a graduation ceremony in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
PIO officer Erin Spilker (center) is hugged by two people who did not offer their names during a funeral procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday, September 7, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Herrera passed away in the early hours of September 7, 2020. A procession of officers traveled down I-80 to Omaha to bring the officer home to Lincoln. People lined the over passes and sidewalks in support of the fallen officer. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Hartington volunteer fireman Dirk Dailey poses for a portrait after battling a barn fire on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Fordyce, Nebraska. No one was injured during the fire but the Mauch family (not pictured) did lose a camper, a 630 John Deere Tractor, one mower and an old car that Mike and Judy were saving for their daughter. “Everything can be replaced,” Home owner Hubert Mauch said. KENNETH FERRIERA, Cedar County News
A protester calls for help after their partner was incapacitated by a rubber bullet and tear gas in the Lincoln mall as the second night of peaceful protests against police brutality suddenly turned violent late Saturday night on May 30, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The march, which started in the early afternoon, intended to end at the Lincoln City-County Building. When protesters arrived they were met by riot police who fired non-lethal ammunition upon the crowd of 1,000s. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.
Elkhorn-Elkhorn South’s Ryan Mayo competes in the boy’s 100-yard butterfly on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, during boy’s state championships at Devaney Sports Center. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Dudley's Mehki Wall and Jeremiah Barnes dump their water bottles on to head coach Steven Davis after securing their 69-40 win over J.H. Rose during the final seconds of the 3A Football Championship Match at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, December 10, 2021.
Hasting's Makenna Asher hugs Bailey Kissinger as their team dogpiles on to the floor after winning their Class C2 State championship game on Saturday. Hastings St. Cecilia repeated as Class C-2 champion, defeating Ponca in a close 41-37 game for the win at state.
North Platte's Kymani Sterling (38) loses his grip on Lincoln Northeast ball carrier Xavier Gary (4) as he attempts to return a punt in the third quarter at Seacrest Field on Friday, September 25, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.
Creighton Prep head coach Josh Luedtke and his team leap off the bench after a buzzer-beater shot by Spencer ‘showtime’ Schomers on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska. With 0.7 seconds left on the clock, Schomers sank a three and securing a 64-62 upset.
Northern's Carston Lee breaks through a paper banner as the Northern football team takes the field before the game against Northwest at Northern Guilford High School in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Hartington Dolphins Head Coach Anna Reifenrath poses for a portrait at the Hartington Swimming Pool on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Hartington, Nebraska. “My mom passed a couple years ago, she used to coach the team,” Anna said. “Now I get to carry her legacy.”