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The Democratic primary for Nebraska’s second congressional district has attracted more than $5.6 million in outside ad spending.
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Cruise passenger who arrived in Omaha has tested positive for hantavirus
Seventeen Americans who were on the ship, the MV Hondius, have come to Omaha to be assessed and monitored in the National Quarantine Unit at UNMC. They arrived in the city early Monday morning.
Nebraska softball gets No. 4 overall seed, providing chance to host first super regional
Nebraska softball has an opportunity to host the first super regional in school history, after earning a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament field that was announced Sunday.
Omaha Supernovas one win away from second championship in three years
The Omaha Supernovas are looking to etch their name in chapter three of the professional volleyball history books.
Nebraska education board narrowly passes literacy and preschool grants
The Nebraska State Board of Education on Friday narrowly passed the distribution of two different grants, one focused on supporting literacy efforts in schools and the other helping create and expand prescho...
Pillen requests nearly $10 million in federal disaster relief following historic Nebraska wildfires
Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday requested that the Trump administration issue a major disaster declaration to assist wildfire recovery for over 820,000 acres of burned Nebraska land. The damages sit at $9.7 millio...
Nebraska AG says Lincoln City Council can't set own minimum wage
Attorney General Mike Hilgers said the City of Lincoln lacks authority to impose a local minimum wage, in an opinion released Thursday.
American passengers on cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak may be headed to Omaha
CNN reported Friday that the American passengers on the MV Hondius will be put on a charter flight and sent to Omaha to be quarantined at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. UNMC is home to both the f...
Nebraska volleyball announces third big showcase of the 2026 season
Nebraska volleyball has added another early season special event to its calendar, with a trip to Las Vegas announced Friday.
Flying saucers over the Sandhills? UFO investigations now public in University of Nebraska archives
The investigation files of one of Nebraska's leading UFO research advocates are available for review for the first time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Some NU graduates will get a blank diploma due to software outage
Faculty and students received an email Friday morning saying that graduating students will be able to participate in commencement, but those who have outstanding exams or course materials will receive a dipl...
‘Try to find that edge’: Nebraska college students are betting on sports
Go to WarHorse Casino on any night, and it’s not uncommon to find college students. In 2020, Nebraska voters legalized casino gambling at horse racing tracks, and WarHorse’s Lincoln operation was the fir...
‘Favorite time of year': Nebraska colleges see record number of graduates
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Southeast Community College are both seeing a record number of graduates this May. Higher education officials say it’s a result of work to connect with students and e...
Omaha company launches crowdfunding portal for women-owned businesses
Recent research has shown that female entrepreneurs receive far less venture capital funding than men, even when they start similar companies and have similar entrepreneurial histories.
‘We’re not even seeing weeds germinate': Nebraska ag operations getting shuffled as exceptional drought...
Ag producers in western and central Nebraska are dealing with pastures that feel more like a desert landscape as the historic 2026 drought intensifies.
What new SNAP retailer rules mean for Nebraskans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program retailers Thursday morning that could affect access for recipients in Nebraska.
Nebraska colleges impacted by worldwide Canvas outage during finals week
Students and faculty across Nebraska are dealing with the impacts of a worldwide Canvas outage during finals week for many campuses. The outage is happening at the same time a hacker group claims to have bre...
Nebraska baseball coach gives update on clubhouse facility upgrades
Nebraska baseball head coach Will Bolt spoke with the media Thursday for the first time about new clubhouse upgrades in the works for baseball and softball.
Nebraska sports financing board OKs tax incentives for Lincoln and Omaha projects, rejects others
Of the 11 applicants for tax incentives to fund sports facility projects across the state, only two projects were approved.
Omaha nonprofit launches immigration law program for students after UNL clinic closure
An Omaha-based nonprofit is launching a new externship program for future immigration lawyers following the closure of the University of Nebraska's College of Law Immigration Clinic.
Nebraska homeowners looking to help pollinators are planting native plants
As homeowners look for ways to combat climate change and rising water costs, Nebraska gardening experts say some are shifting from manicured lawns to native plants.
Legislative changes to voter-approved measures spark backlash
The Nebraska Legislature's moves to tweak voter-approved measures has sparked an initiative campaign and spilled over into legislative races.
Warm spring means early arrival, longer season for Nebraska cattle pest
Nebraska cattle producers are already dealing with drought and a historic wildfire season. Now, a UNL entomologist is warning them about another threat that has consistently been arriving ahead of schedule.
WATCH: Comer says Commerce Secretary Lutnick hasn't been '100% truthful' about Epstein's island
Rep. James Comer told reporters as he entered the closed-door interview that Lutnick had in the past not been “100% truthful” about whether he had ever visited Epstein’s infamous private island.