Bomb threat at Seward Walmart determined to be a swatting call, officials say
Around 5:45 p.m., the Walmart in Seward — located near Fletcher Road and Highway 15 — received a bomb threat from an anonymous caller.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Walmart in Seward closed during threat investigation, authorities say
The Seward County Sheriff's Office said the Walmart in Seward was closed on Thursday night due to an active investigation.
May 8, 2026Open source
Walmart in Seward temporarily closed after threat from caller
A Walmart store manager told a 10/11 reporter at the scene that someone had called and made a threat around 6 p.m.
May 8, 2026Open source
Man gets 95 years to life for fatally shooting stepfather outside Columbus Walmart
Mesa Cabrera, who had driven away from the scene, showed up at the police station about 15 minutes later and said he had "just killed someone," according to...
May 4, 2026Open source
Ex-city attorney sentenced for conspiracy to distribute marijuana
A former Council Bluffs assistant city attorney was sentenced in Nebraska federal court Monday after he pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WVU baseball: Former AD Luck's reinvestment in baseball shining a decade later
The West Virginia University baseball team will take the field on Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, for the first time ever.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Nebraska baseball’s Dylan Carey tabbed third-team All-American
Nebraska's Dylan Carey was named a third-team All-American by Perfect Game on Wednesday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
South Lincoln crash kills 19-year-old motorcyclist
LPD and emergency personnel were dispatched to Nebraska Pkwy and Eiger Dr. Tuesday night, on the report of a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and SUV.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Family of Laurel murder victims purchase Jason Jones’s property, home demolished
Relatives of three of the victims killed by Jason Jones in 2022 have purchased the Nebraska home where he hid after the murders and are responsible for its d...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Brendan Sorsby ruling and massive football recruiting weekend | Pick Six Podcast
Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon talk Nebraska football's big recruiting weekend, the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the College World Series lineup.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.
Nebraska might see a new nuclear power plant in the coming decades. Tech advancements could convince communities to support a modern nuclear plant. But that...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Osborn 'not an endorser or supporter' of embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner, campaign says
U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks after receiving endorsement from the Nebraska State Education Association
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Nebraska auditor finds WIC benefits went to 10 dead people in state program review
Nebraska’s auditor found WIC benefits were paid to 10 dead people — and to state workers making more than $60,000 a year.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Butler basketball to play Nebraska in Chicago
Butler men's basketball will face Nebraska in a non-conference game on November 22.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New Nuclear Power May Be Coming To Nebraska. It Shows Promise — And Has Problems
Nebraska Public Power District’s Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville is the lone nuclear power plant still operating in Nebraska.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Nebraska Officials Warn Of Possible Human Trafficking At CWS
OMAHA, Neb. — With a national spotlight and economic impact set to hit Omaha this week with the start of the men’s College World Series, a lineup of Nebr...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
After Brendan Sorsby ruling, Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen directs coaches: Don't schedule Texas Tech
In the wake of a judge granting temporary eligibility to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen directed his coaches not to schedule the Red...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
McKewon: The four tiers of football recruiting
Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Ex-city attorney sentenced for conspiracy to distribute marijuana
A former Council Bluffs assistant city attorney was sentenced in Nebraska federal court Monday after he pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WVU baseball: Former AD Luck's reinvestment in baseball shining a decade later
The West Virginia University baseball team will take the field on Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, for the first time ever.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Nebraska baseball’s Dylan Carey tabbed third-team All-American
Nebraska's Dylan Carey was named a third-team All-American by Perfect Game on Wednesday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Strong to Severe Storms Overnight, Cooler on Thursday
Scattered severe storms will be possible in southeast Nebraska early on Thursday morning, with storms starting after midnight. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
South Lincoln crash kills 19-year-old motorcyclist
LPD and emergency personnel were dispatched to Nebraska Pkwy and Eiger Dr. Tuesday night, on the report of a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and SUV.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Family of Laurel murder victims purchase Jason Jones’s property, home demolished
Relatives of three of the victims killed by Jason Jones in 2022 have purchased the Nebraska home where he hid after the murders and are responsible for its d...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Brendan Sorsby ruling and massive football recruiting weekend | Pick Six Podcast
Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon talk Nebraska football's big recruiting weekend, the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the College World Series lineup.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.
Nebraska might see a new nuclear power plant in the coming decades. Tech advancements could convince communities to support a modern nuclear plant. But that...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Osborn 'not an endorser or supporter' of embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner, campaign says
U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks after receiving endorsement from the Nebraska State Education Association
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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