Inmate could be released decades after deadly Decatur attack
A man convicted for his role in a horrific rape and fatal stomping at a Decatur park decades ago could soon be released from prison.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Decatur man, 40, dies after medical emergency in Henry County Jail
A 40-year-old Decatur man died on Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency while being housed inside the Henry County Jail.
May 21, 2026Open source
Inmate dies after medical emergency at Henry County Jail, deputies say
Investigations reveal that jail detention staff witnessed Fennell, who is from Decatur, experiencing a medical emergency on May 20.
May 21, 2026Open source
Woman stabbed while on lunch break in Decatur; DeKalb Police investigating
11Alive received a tip that a woman was stabbed while eating lunch at the restaurant located at 2571 Blackmon Dr.
May 19, 2026Open source
I braved construction and road closures to try this French Quarter hotspot for the first time
Despite road work around Decatur making it challenging to get to restaurants near the end of the French Quarter by the Marigny, here’s why it’s worth it...
May 19, 2026Open source
Fire at Decatur apartment prompts evacuations
Blaze under control in about 30 minutes, no injuries reported.
May 19, 2026Open source
20-year-old North Texan wins PBR World Finals, named top rider in the world
WORLD CHAMPION | A North Texan was just named the best bull rider in the world after winning the PBR World Finals.
May 18, 2026Open source
Decatur Public Schools to hold graduation ceremonies this weekend
MacArthur will have its ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, and Eisenhower will hold its ceremony at 2:30 p.m, with doors opening one hour before the start time.
May 15, 2026Open source
Here are all the Decatur-area girls track & field state qualifiers
Here are all the Decatur-area girls track & field state qualifiers
May 15, 2026Open source
Read moreIllinois State Police release bodycam video in Decatur officer-involved shooting involving man wit...
Read moreIllinois State Police release bodycam video in Decatur officer-involved shooting involving man with crossbow
May 15, 2026Open source
Read moreDecatur police release body camera footage in crossbow incident; Officers cleared of criminal charges
Read moreDecatur police release body camera footage in crossbow incident; Officers cleared of criminal charges
May 15, 2026Open source
Local rec athletes finish top 15 in state meet
Eighteen athletes from the Bainbridge Decatur County Recreation Authority competed at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association state meet last week.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Storm leaves widespread damage in Auburn, Nebraska, as residents begin cleanup
Monday's storm devastated the city of Auburn, tearing limbs from thousands of trees and spurring widespread cleanup.
May 19, 2026Open source
World War II hero buried in Omaha after 80 years
Eighty years ago, Staff Sgt. Robert Keuchel was gunned down by German forces during World War II. The Omaha native was laid to rest in Omaha National Cemeter...
May 17, 2026Open source
Fire damages Omaha home and garage while owners are away
A fire at a single-family residence on Cuming St. spread from the deck to the interior and a detached garage while homeowners were out of town.
May 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball team comes from behind to down Coyotes
The No. 1 Nebraska softball team was down one run going into the fifth, but scored four unanswered runs and defeated the South Dakota Coyotes, 4-1, on Friday...
May 16, 2026Open source
After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Omaha Westside-Omaha South Class A semifinal postponed, and moved, due to weather
Omaha Westside and Omaha South will complete Friday's Class A soccer semifinal at noon Saturday — and not at Morrison Stadium, but moving to UNO's Caniglia...
May 16, 2026Open source
Lincoln police arrest man suspected in 6 business burglaries
The Lincoln Police Department has identified and arrested the man allegedly responsible for six burglaries across the city.
May 15, 2026Open source
Lincoln health clinic renamed to honor late health director
A health clinic has been renamed to honor former Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department health director Pat Lopez and her decades of public service.
May 15, 2026Open source
People quarantined for hantavirus may leave Omaha sooner than expected
A UNMC medical expert says the quarantine facility in Omaha will remain available, but people staying there could go home early.
May 12, 2026Open source
Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state’s ‘blue dot’ district
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” — a small, but significant factor in presidential politics — will take center stage Tuesday...
May 12, 2026Open source
2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney
A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.
May 12, 2026Open source
Albion native helps turn Runza from sandwich to scoop
April Johnson, a product development project manager at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center, holds a pint of Runza-flavored ice cream s...
May 12, 2026Open source
NPS Board of Education talks cellphone policy, passes it on second reading
During its Monday meeting, the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education talked about implementing the bell-to-bell cellphone policy at Norfolk High School.
May 12, 2026Open source
Ex-Norfolk police officer fined for willful reckless driving
MADISON — A former Norfolk police officer arrested on suspicion of DUI in August was fined on Monday after being convicted of a reduced charge in Madison C...
May 12, 2026Open source
Kearney area graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln listed
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,800-plus degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. Hundreds of area students earned undergraduat...
May 12, 2026Open source
This & That: Flowers, fishing and dinosaurs on tap this weekend in the Kearney area
Join 60 volunteers in planting 16,000 flowers at Yanney Heritage Park Saturday morning. Then head out to Fort Kearny SRA and try your luck at the Go Fishing...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Region: Nebraska
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CDC orders cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus to stay in Nebraska quarantine
Federal health officials have now made quarantine mandatory for the 18 cruise ship passengers being monitored in Omaha after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
May 20, 2026Open source
Dylan Carey earns Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Nebraska baseball finished its season with a school record 23 conference wins, and the Huskers were rewarded on the honor roll.
May 20, 2026Open source
Dashcam footage shows crash involving Nebraska State Patrol cruiser
The Nebraska State Patrol said a driver failed to yield and turned right in front of a cruiser.
May 20, 2026Open source
National Weather Service confirms multiple tornadoes touched down in Nebraska during Sunday's storms
The National Weather Service has now confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Nebraska on Sunday, including in Ashland and Plattsmouth.
May 20, 2026Open source
What to know: Oklahoma State Cowgirls to square off against Nebraska in super regional
The Oklahoma State softball team is on the verge of securing another trip to the Women's College World Series, but they have to go on the road to clinch a sp...
May 19, 2026Open source
What we know about hantavirus in western Washington
Two King County residents are monitoring for hantavirus symptoms at home, and a third person is quarantined in Nebraska.
May 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
‘This is the driest I’ve seen it since 1955’: Nebraska farmers struggling amid extreme drought
Larry Hudkins is one of many farmers across the state that's struggling to keep up with the dry conditions.
May 16, 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
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