Hall County denies Wood River’s claim for nearly $79,000 in uncollected taxes
Commissioner Gary Quandt sought to refer the claim to County Assessor Kristi Wold
May 7, 2026Open source
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LIVE at NOON: Lincoln police, sheriff’s office to honor fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony
The Lincoln Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office will honor fallen law enforcement officers during the annual Peace Officers Memorial Ce...
May 12, 2026Open source
Journalist inducted into Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame
Barb Bierman Batie, a veteran reporter and photographer who worked for newspapers in Cozad, Norfolk, North Platte and Lexington and then went on to be a corr...
May 8, 2026Open source
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What John Ewing's mayoral victory says about the political mood in Omaha — and the country
Nebraska politicians are still reeling from Omaha’s mayoral election Tuesday night, where three-term GOP incumbent Jean Stothert was ousted by Democratic c...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
While fewer Americans are dying ‘deaths of despair’ Nebraska’s rate remains the same
Federal mortality data reveals a 16% decrease in so-called “deaths of despair” caused by alcohol, drugs and suicide, but cuts to public health infrastruc...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Lawsuit challenges use of Nebraska Environmental Trust funds
A new lawsuit filed in Lancaster County District Court is challenging Gov. Jim Pillen's administration’s use of millions of dollars from the Nebraska Envir...
May 27, 2026Open source
Nebraska lawsuit challenges interRAI waiver cuts after disabled man’s funding drops 40%
Nicholas Bessey may be 44 years old, but his sister Angela said he has the cognitive function of a three-year-old. It’s due to a genetic disorder called Fr...
May 16, 2026Open source
AI, discovery and media’s next phase
Artificial intelligence may be changing how audiences discover information, but the bigger challenge for publishers could be preserving trust, creativity and...
May 14, 2026Open source
Election 2026: Nebraska Secretary of State candidates to focus on future of elections
In one of the upsets of Nebraska’s primary election night on Tuesday, Republican challenger Scott Petersen knocked incumbent Bob Evnen out of the race for...
May 14, 2026Open source
Can Nebraska’s secretary of state survive another challenge from the right?
On Tuesday, Republican primary voters will decide whether to give Bob Evnen another chance or to go another way with challenger Scott Petersen.
May 11, 2026Open source
Millard South scoring duo helps team back to first state match since 2018
Millard South’s girls soccer team is gearing up for its first state match since 2018. Despite facing resource challenges, the Patriots have shown resilienc...
May 8, 2026Open source
Nebraska leads 23-state coalition asking Supreme Court to uphold Mifepristone stay
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a multistate legal effort supporting a challenge to federal rules governing access to the abortion medicatio...
May 8, 2026Open source
Lincoln launches second year of local food challenge
Last year, 21 organizations participated in the challenge, placing 289 orders with 38 regional farmers and suppliers and spending nearly $600,000.
May 6, 2026Open source
Pillen faces multiple challengers in Nebraska GOP primary for governor
Nebraska’s 2026 race for governor has drawn a crowded field that includes incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, five GOP challengers, two Democrats and two...
May 6, 2026Open source
How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
A group of GOP-led states is pushing forward with a lawsuit that could weaken a key federal disability rights protection.
May 6, 2026Open source
Trump administration: Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is challenged as Iran targets commercial ships and U.S. forces near the Strait of Hormuz.
May 5, 2026Open source
Live Results: Indiana state primaries
Seven GOP state senators who blocked President Donald Trump's push to redraw the state’s congressional districts now face primary challengers endorsed by him.
May 5, 2026Open source
Severe storms spawn tornadoes, knock out power across southeast Nebraska
Severe thunderstorms swept southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa early Thursday, spawning two tornadoes and knocking out power for thousands of customers.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
How to watch today's WVU vs. Troy game in the College World Series WVU is playing in its first-ever College...
WVU is playing in its first-ever College World Series game this afternoon in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
WVU's College World Series berth comes after decision to keep the program West Virginia will make its first...
West Virginia will make its first appearance in the College World Series on Friday when it meets Troy in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Longhorns play all-star game in Nebraska
A pair of six-man football players from Meeteetse took part in the annual Wyoming-Nebraska shootout game.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Severe storms spawn tornadoes, knock out power across southeast Nebraska
Severe thunderstorms swept southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa early Thursday, spawning two tornadoes and knocking out power for thousands of customers.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Cass County dismisses charge in Nebraska trooper's death after hung jury
A Cass County prosecutor dismissed a motor vehicle homicide charge after jurors deadlocked in the death of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Nebraska's largest roller coaster stomps down at Omaha Fun-Plex, opens Friday
TripAdvisor named Knoebels Amusement Resort the best amusement park in the United States, beating out Disney World, Universal Studios, LEGOLAND and Dollywood...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
How to watch today's WVU vs. Troy game in the College World Series WVU is playing in its first-ever College...
WVU is playing in its first-ever College World Series game this afternoon in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
WVU's College World Series berth comes after decision to keep the program West Virginia will make its first...
West Virginia will make its first appearance in the College World Series on Friday when it meets Troy in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Longhorns play all-star game in Nebraska
A pair of six-man football players from Meeteetse took part in the annual Wyoming-Nebraska shootout game.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
South Central Idaho neighbors: Obituaries for June 11
Diana Jean Schroeder Lien was born on October 21, 1944 in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald and Lurlie Schroeder. She was baptized on December 3, …
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Evacuations ordered in northwest Nebraska as fire affects almost 9,000 acres
The South Fork Fire has burned more than 9,000 acres near Crawford, forcing the closure of U.S. 20 and evacuations as crews battle dangerous wildfire conditi...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Advocates End Nebraska Property Tax, Winner-Take-All, Hand-Count Ballots Petition Effort
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans will not vote this November on any parts of a multi-pronged petition drive seeking to address property taxes and change key part...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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