Waterbury police investigating suspicious death
Police have shut down Easton Avenue near Reed Elementary School to investigate a possible crime scene.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Beacon Falls man charged with murder called 911 to report a homicide, police say
Adam Drozdowski of Beacon Falls is expected to appear in court Wednesday, a day after police say he called 911 and said he killed someone in his home.
May 6, 2026Open source
CT Eats & Events: Greek Festival returns to Waterbury and meals for mom
Waterbury's Greek Festival, known for its authentic Greek food, with an extensive menu of dishes and treats is back this weekend.
May 5, 2026Open source
Prominent CT restaurateur accused of trying to bribe sex assault victims to appear in court
Ljatif Ramadani of Ridgefield, owner of MIX Prime Steakhouse in Woodbury, is accused of trying to bribe women who accused his chef of sexual assault.
May 5, 2026Open source
Man in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Waterbury
Police said the driver who was involved remained at the scene and was cooperating with authorities.
May 4, 2026Open source
Lane closures coming on major CT travel artery for bridge repairs starting Monday
Mixmaster in Waterbury getting bridgework. Nightwork will close lanes during the week from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to repair several bridges
May 4, 2026Open source
Construction has begun on the stations located in Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls and Seymour. The wor...
Construction has begun on the stations located in Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls and Seymour. The work should be done by spring 2028.
May 3, 2026Open source
Waterbury’s former water superintendent was not qualified for his job, investigation findsA former water...
Waterbury’s former water superintendent was not qualified for his job, investigation findsA former water superintendent in Waterbury lied on his applicatio...
May 2, 2026Open source
Philip Hughes, 42, of Southbury, is now facing another charge of harmful contact with a minor.
Philip Hughes, 42, of Southbury, is now facing another charge of harmful contact with a minor.
May 2, 2026Open source
Former CT high school teacher arrested second time for allegedly contacting student inappropriately
The former Waterbury teacher was charged for a second time for allegedly having inappropriate contact with a minor following a previous arrest on the same ch...
May 1, 2026Open source
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What's on the ballot in the Dixon County, Nebraska primary?
In Dixon County, residents will choose candidates for the offices of District 1 supervisor and State Senate District 40 and vote on a "lottery act."
May 7, 2026Open source
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Bright, warm and breezy Sunday for Omaha area
Warm temperatures and bright skies Sunday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. A slight chance for an isolated shower or storm this afternoon and evening....
May 24, 2026Open source
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
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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'Nebraska way': Husker tailgate culture during the Big Ten baseball games
Win or lose, the Nebraska fanbase stuck it out through the rain and sunshine and even had some groups tailgating through it all.
May 24, 2026Open source
Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen discuss what they've learned from each other following Super Regional win
Following Nebraska's super regional win, Coach Revelle discusses Husker Nation's support, while Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen detail what they've learned fro...
May 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball advances to Women's College World Series after defeating Oklahoma State
Nebraska softball advanced to its first Women's College World Series since 2013 after defeating Oklahoma State.
May 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska defeats OSU Cowgirls in NCAA Super Regional
Nebraska beat the OSU Cowgirls 9-1 in game two of the NCAA Super Regional, ending OSU's season and advancing to the Women's College World Series.
May 24, 2026Open source
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
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
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