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Police say criminal illegal alien injured 4 officers in Nebraska gas station shootout

Convicted felon and illegal immigrant from El Salvador allegedly wounds Omaha police in shootout after randomly opening fire on shopper at neighborhood store.

Nebraska 4 days ago

Omaha bystander flees gas station bathroom moments before armed man fires on officers

A civilian escaped an Omaha QuikTrip gas station bathroom before an armed suspect allegedly opened fire at police officers in a deadly confrontation.

Crime November 9

Felon freed by Biden arrested after shooting, raising fears of more ‘second chances’ gone wrong

Nebraska felon released under Biden clemency program arrested iafter Omaha shooting, sparking debate over criminal justice reform and public safety concerns nationwide.

Zohran Mamdani November 7

SEE IT: Billboards emerge as GOP campaign trolls ‘fake Independent’ Senate candidate with socialist theme

Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign is targeting Independent candidate Dan Osborn with billboards, linking him to socialist Zohran Mamdani, as Democrats gather for a gala in Omaha, Nebraska.

Missing Persons November 4

Car used by missing California girl's mom on road trip had license plates swapped to 'avoid detection'

Investigators said the car Melodee Buzzard was traveling in with her mother before her disappearance had its license plates swapped during a road trip.

Crime October 31

Biden-clemency con tied to downtown shooting months after early release – now faces federal charge

Federal officials condemn Khyre Holbert's early release under Joe Biden's commutation as he faces new charges following an October shooting in Omaha's Old Market.

Nebraska October 27

Nebraska teacher allegedly offered to 'share' boyfriend with student in sex trafficking case

Nebraska teacher Elizabeth Love and boyfriend arrested for allegedly sex trafficking a high school student in Holdrege. Both face up to life in prison if convicted.

Elections October 21

National Dems bankroll campaign of 'fake independent' Senate candidate from Midwestern state

Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn portrays himself an “Independent," but election filings show ties to Democrat power players, from Liz Warren to Chuck Schumer's Senate Majority PAC.

China September 23

Lawsuit claims baby monitors marketed as safe may be feeding data to Beijing

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers files lawsuit against Lorex, alleging the security camera company misled consumers about privacy while using sanctioned Chinese firm technology.

Nebraska September 17

Nebraska man narrowly avoids getting run over by out-of-control vehicle at gas station

Brady Johnson survived being struck by a speeding car while washing his windshield at a Nebraska gas station, suffering only minor leg injuries.

Opinion August 27

Agriculture is the answer to America’s junk food crisis

New CDC study shows majority of Americans consume ultra-processed foods as primary calorie source, prompting calls for agricultural solutions to health crisis.

Nebraska August 23

America's last surviving WWII ace, Navy fighter pilot Donald McPherson, dies at 103 years old

Nation's last surviving World War II Navy fighter pilot shot down five Japanese planes while serving on the USS Essex.

Immigration August 19

DHS plans 'Cornhusker Clink' detention center as Trump expands immigration enforcement

Department of Homeland Security to expand detention centers with new "Cornhusker Clink" facility in southwest Nebraska as part of Trump's immigration crackdown.

Nebraska July 30

Midwest biofuels plant explosion, building collapse leaves 3 dead, including 2 children

Three people — a man and his two young daughters — were killed in an explosion at a Nebraska biofuels plant in Fremont, prompting a massive emergency response.

Airlines July 18

SkyWest flight diverted after passenger tries to open emergency door, fights with flight attendant: report

A SkyWest flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted Thursday over an unruly passenger, who is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in Cedar Rapids.

Immigration July 9

ICE swoops in on MS-13 kingpin hiding in America's heartland after investigation

ICE agents arrested an alleged MS-13 kingpin on El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted list and an associate in Nebraska, both living illegally in the US and considered serious threats.

Politics June 30

Key House GOP moderate Don Bacon won't seek re-election

Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement from Congress after representing a swing district since 2017, joining Sen. Thom Tillis in not seeking re-election.

Tren de Aragua June 23

Venezuelan gang suspect in US illegally allegedly attempts to murder federal agent during arrest

An illegal immigrant and suspected member of Venezuelan gang charged with attempted murder after allegedly placing federal agent in chokehold during traffic stop, facing 20 years in prison.

Migrant Crime June 20

Massive identity theft scheme led by illegal immigrants uncovered after raid at meatpacking plant

ICE has uncovered a massive identity theft scheme led by illegal immigrants and possibly tied to organized criminal networks following a workplace raid at a meatpacking plant in Omaha.

Politics June 18

Senators Ricketts, Fetterman unite against China's quiet invasion of US farmland

Senators propose legislation to enhance monitoring of foreign agricultural land purchases as concerns grow about national security risks from Chinese ownership near military bases.

Opinion June 15

This Father’s Day, I’m celebrating the two dads in my life

My father, a first responder who rescued me after a traumatic brain injury, showed me that true recovery required faith and a relationship with my heavenly Father.

Immigration June 11

ICE officers assaulted during raid that nabbed 70 illegal immigrants at meat plant: DHS

Federal agents detained more than 70 illegal immigrants at an Omaha meat plant, where a Honduran national allegedly brandished a weapon and assaulted officers during the operation.

Nebraska May 20

Nebraska becomes first state approved to ban soda purchases with food stamps

USDA approves Nebraska's waiver to exclude soda and energy drinks from purchase with food stamps, sparking debate on nutrition and food insecurity solutions.

Politics May 15

Dems' poll numbers are in the toilet, but veteran strategist James Carville says 'we're winning elections'

Despite a a slew of polls indicating the Democratic Party's favorability sinking to record lows, veteran Democrat strategist and pundit James Carville points to ballot box victories

Nebraska May 14

Democrat defeats incumbent Republican Omaha mayor

Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Jean Stothert in Omaha's mayoral race to become the city's first Black mayor.

Crime May 12

Small town dad kills family of 4 in Mother's Day weekend murder-suicide hours before son's graduation: police

Jeremy Koch reportedly killed his wife Bailey and sons Hudson and Asher on Saturday in a murder-suicide, hours before Hudson was set to graduate from high school.

Missing Persons April 3

Missing Wisconsin teen found more than two months after disappearance

Sophia Franklin, 16, of Wisconsin was found safe in Nebraska after two months on the run with Gary Day, who is also suspected of being the father of Franklin's child.

Crime March 21

Illegal immigrant who fled US after 2016 death of Sarah Root is extradited 'to face justice once and for all'

The alleged drunk driving killer of Sarah Root, 21, was extradited from Honduras on Friday after he fled the U.S. years ago, the Trump administration said

Nebraska December 24

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen recovering from multiple injuries after being bucked from horse: 'Good prognosis'

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was in intensive care on Monday to treat multiple injuries suffered after he was thrown off a horse the day before. Doctors said he has a "very good prognosis."

Nebraska December 23

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after he was bucked off a horse

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was injured and transported to a hospital on Sunday after he was bucked off a horse while he was riding with his family.