NU officials celebrate opening of medical school, expanded rural health teaching complex in Kearney
NU officials celebrate opening of medical school, expanded rural health teaching complex in Kearney
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Former NU regent changes course, pleads guilty to felony DUI charge
Former NU regent changes course, pleads guilty to felony DUI charge
‘Barber Shop’ bar changes name to ‘Censored Shop’ to avoid state backlash, but legal battle ensues
A legal setback and potentially "ruinous" state fines have forced a trio of Omaha siblings to at least temporarily rename the family’s “Barber Shop" bar.
What you need to know before heading to the polls in Nebraska
It’s Election Day again in Nebraska, and you’re too busy to cut through the political noise. Let us help you get ready to vote.
Voters’ will: Lincoln City Council votes to maintain $15 minimum wage
The Lincoln City Council voted 6-1 Monday in favor of keeping a $15 minimum wage standard for all workers and allowing for higher annual increases.
Nebraska legislative races to watch for 2026 primary as fundraising exceeds $4.1 million
The latest Nebraska legislative races could end up among the most expensive in state history, with Omaha-area races among those to watch.
ICE puts ankle monitor, restrictions on Catholic deacon beloved by Nebraska clergy and Guatemalans
Immigration officials put an ankle monitor and restrictions on an Omaha Catholic deacon adored by Nebraska clergy and Guatemalan churchgoers.
Pillen assures safety as Nebraska hosts passengers from hantavirus-hit ship
Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday assured there is a strong safety plan as Nebraska hosts passengers from a cruise ship struck by hantavirus.
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.
Iowa hospital accused of harvesting patient’s organs without Nebraska family’s authorization
An Iowa hospital is facing a lawsuit for allegedly harvesting the organs of a deceased patient without first consulting with the patient’s next of kin.
Mother who adopted kids with fetal alcohol syndrome grateful for help
Mother’s Day passed with gratitude from a woman who has adopted dozens of kids from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation suffering from alcohol exposure.
Will NE-02 Democratic field come together after heated primary?
After a heated primary to be the Democratic nominee in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, will the candidates unite behind the winner?
NE-02 race Dems sound similar on Israel-Palestine, but subtle differences exist
War in the Middle East has magnified the topics of Israel and Palestine as points of contention for some Democrats nationally.
Omaha’s UNMC to quarantine, monitor 17 Americans from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Nebraska medical facilities will be involved in quarantining and monitoring Americans on the cruise ship stricken by a hantavirus outreak.
Advocates of Nebraska Ukrainian refugees, undocumented students step into in-state tuition fray
Two Nebraska nonprofits taken legal action to stop the Trump and Pillen administrations from nixing Nebraska’s in-state tuition law for some migrant kids.
What do voters think of Nebraska’s 2nd District Democratic primary?
The competitive Nebraska’s 2nd Democratic District primary race has campaigns trading political attacks as voters make their final decision.
OPINION: The workforce behind the workforce deserves more than our thanks
On May 8, Nebraskans will celebrate Provider Appreciation Day, a moment to say thank you to the childcare professionals who make many of our daily lives possible. But gratitude alone is not enough. If we are...
Pillen-led board approves tax incentive for Omaha, Lincoln sports facilities, rejects nine more
A Gov. Jim Pillen-led board approved use of a state tax incentive for an Omaha and a Lincoln sports facility project, but rejects nine others.
Walz outpacing decades of Democrats for Nebraska governor; GOP’s Pillen still holds major cash lead
Lynne Walz is outpacing all other Democrats who ran for governor in recent decades. Gov. Jim Pillen still has a major cash advantage.
Nebraska 2nd District Dem candidates talk affordability, healthcare
Voters, in surveys and at doorsteps talking to candidates, say both economic issues matter in this year midterms.
Black, Brown & Red Coalition hosting candidate forum in South Omaha
The Black, Brown & Red Coalition will hold a candidate forum Thursday in South Omaha so voters can hear from participants in the May primary.
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.
A research facility closure could bring more USDA scientists to Nebraska
Some U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers could be relocated to Nebraska under a plan to close a Washington D.C.-area research facility.
Future of Nebraska Broadband Office unclear following reduction in federal BEAD funds
After federal pressure for states to use less in allocated funds, and now without a permanent director, the future of Nebraska’s Broadband Office is murky.