May 12, 2026 From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight Tuesday's primaries in Nebraska, West Virginia and New Jersey set the stage for 2026 midterm battles over control of Congress and key state offices.
May 11, 2026 Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say Cruise ship passengers under hantavirus monitoring in Nebraska may leave before the 42-day period ends, a public health official noted during a press conference.
April 29, 2026 Sexual predator ‘Cookie Monster’ caught in terrified child’s bed during midnight break-in, police say A 65-year-old repeat sex offender allegedly entered a child's bedroom naked. He is now held on $1.25 million bond in Douglas County Corrections.
April 29, 2026 Former Nebraska women's basketball coach admits sexual relationship with ex-player, lawsuit claims Former Nebraska women's basketball coach Chuck Love admitted he had a sexual relationship with a player before her dismissal, according to court documents filed.
April 29, 2026 University of Nebraska at Kearney pulls trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat A transgender-focused faculty training at the University of Nebraska at Kearney was canceled after online backlash and condemnation from Gov. Jim Pillen.
April 28, 2026 Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies' Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse lamented a global birth rate crisis on "60 Minutes," saying richer societies have largely stopped having sex and making babies.
April 24, 2026 Nebraska ends in-state tuition benefits for illegal immigrants under DOJ deal Under a proposed consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, Nebraska agreed to permanently end in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
April 15, 2026 Maniac who stabbed boy outside Walmart was previously freed after attacking dad, church rampage: report A Nebraska woman fatally shot by police after allegedly cutting a boy at a Walmart had prior felony charges for allegedly stabbing her father in 2024.
April 14, 2026 Omaha police shoot and kill woman after alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt Omaha police say officers shot and killed a woman who cut a 3-year-old boy with a knife in a Nebraska Walmart parking lot.
April 3, 2026 Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report Dan Osborn is reportedly restructuring his Nebraska Senate campaign after a complaint alleged his operation improperly steered money to his wife and other relatives through PACs and consulting firms.