Nebraska lawmakers took a step toward updating the process that put a troubled Kansas-based nonprofit in charge of child welfare cases in the Omaha metro area and led to other major contract failures.
A 23-year-old Nebraska man with two prior child pornography convictions was sentenced last Thursday in federal court to 20 years in prison for distributing child sex abuse materials.
A bill that would remove existing barriers to occupational licensure has made it through the first round of debate in the Nebraska Legislature with little pushback.
A Columbus Lakeview High School student died Sunday, his 18th birthday, in a one-vehicle collision on a Platte County road.
Two men who previously faced robbery charges in state court after a string of armed robberies at Omaha businesses and hotels last July are now facing federal charges.
A 53-year-old Bennington man was arrested on suspicion of attempted felony assault after he allegedly fired a shotgun at another man who was seeking a "romantic encounter."
The Pro Volleyball Federation debuts this week when the Atlanta Vibe takes on the Omaha Supernovas at the CHI Health Center. Here's everything you need to know heading into the pro volleyball season.
Nebraska women’s basketball continued to inch up the NET standings while the Omaha teams plummeted after a week of losses. Sam McKewon takes a look at where the local teams are at.
As the son of a former longtime NFL running back with the same name, every chance to surprise others carries extra weight for Nebraska early enrollee Willis McGahee IV.
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon — an Air Force and Looking Glass veteran — said StratCom needs to bring back continuous airborne alert because of new threats from Russia and China.
Omaha death doula Jenni Herchenbach is helping people design “their perfect death” and then ensures that their wishes are carried out.
Constant change. Roster churn. Rooks, knights and bishops jumping to different chessboards. That’s college football in January 2024. Nebraska didn’t sit idle either, writes Sam McKewon.
No. 6 Nebraska won the final three matches to secure a Big Ten dual win over Purdue on Sunday afternoon.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in connection with Omaha's first homicide of the new year.
Southerly winds return to eastern Nebraska this week, bringing warmer air that could lift temperature readings above freezing for the first time in nearly two weeks.
Don't believe everything you see on social media. We debunk claims about a contagion, housing for migrants in New York City and watermelon mugs.
“As a hotel, we believe the Washington City can comfortably lodge 200 persons or more, so this ‘floating’ inn will for the present, be found the most commodious one in Nebraska.”
The owners of Vincenzo’s Ristorante in Omaha and Lincoln announced their retirement. Plus check out more local dining news from Betsie Freeman.
From the time the couple sat down at the Big Ten baseball tournament, they found out they had a lot in common. A few years later they were married.
The frigid weather this winter is not being kind to our water mains, with 36 breaks — and counting — recorded across the Omaha metro area this year.
Four-star Logan-Magnolia, Iowa product Grant Brix — who committed to Nebraska on Nov. 28 — is now a Husker 90 miles away in Lincoln, part of a crowd of early enrollees adapting to college life and grueling mat drills.
As Omaha thaws from the recent winter storms, local restaurant owners hope to see a much-needed increase in business.
Nebraskans have started encountering the state's new voter identification requirements now that the window for requesting early ballots is open — and initial reports are good.
Research shows the best ways to teach reading, but the strategies aren't always used in Nebraska schools. Some still use outdated or ineffective methods — and the state isn't forcing them to change.
A third-quarter dry spell proved costly as Nebraska No. 1 Millard West lost to Iowa No. 1 Johnston while Nebraska commit Britt Prince's double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds led No. 2 Elkhorn North past No. 3 Millard North at the Nebraska Prep Classic on Saturday.
On a day to honor the past of Nebraska basketball, the present was very much center stage Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Time will tell if the emotions of having Danny Nee and Eric Piatkowski there while NU is back in an NCAA tourney run was coincidental timing or an act of karma.
Omaha police are investigating after two people were shot at an Omaha gas station Saturday afternoon.
If the NSAA board of directors in April approves adding a second class of girls wrestling competition as is expected, the best bet is for a four-day state championship event at CHI Health Center, writes Stu Pospisil.
Keisei Tominaga’s late 3-pointer sealed Nebraska’s win over Northwestern, a complete performance to give the Huskers a badly needed victory and keep NU undefeated at Pinnacle Bank Arena during league play.
It’s rare to see Creighton coach Greg McDermott get in an official’s grill. But it happened quite a few times in Saturday’s old-fashioned Big East brawl — in pivotal, game-defining situations.
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A 36-year-old Louisville, Nebraska, man died Sunday when his vehicle crashed into a creek in Sarpy County.
A local organization in Beatrice hopes to open a youth center staffed with volunteers in the city auditorium by March.
Check out recent house sales in your neighborhood or ZIP code. Our weekly list shows residential and commercial real estate sales in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
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Iowa State signee Claire White from Omaha Westside is Nebraska's Gatorade girls cross country runner of the year.
Former Adams Central and UNK quarterback Creighton Reed will be the next football coach at Grand Island.
Splitting a two-game road trip, capped by an instant classic, has Creighton rose one spot to No. 17 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25.
The Creighton women's basketball team stay ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 after a win at Villanova
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