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Nebraska January 18, 2023

Nebraska Gov. Pillen outlines education spending agenda

Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen proposed a large K-12 education spending increase using excess money from the state's cash reserve.

Nebraska January 18, 2023

Iowa bowhunting couple sentenced in Nebraska poaching case

A bowhunting Iowa couple were sentenced for conducting hunts at a Nebraska location where the illegal trafficking of wildlife had commonly occurred.

Nebraska January 13, 2023

Nebraska high schooler arrested, charged for gun possession

An Omaha, Nebraska, high schooler was arrested and charged for illegally carrying a firearm. School staff were led to believe the boy was carrying after they broke up a fight.

Nebraska January 12, 2023

Nebraska lawmaker introduces new bill significantly restricting abortion

A second bill to outlaw most abortions in Nebraska after six weeks has been proposed by a lawmaker who sponsored a similar, unsuccessful bill in the previous legislative session.

Nebraska January 12, 2023

NE plane crash leaves 2 dead

Dustan Biegler, 41, and Colton Hill, 24, both of Nebraska, died Wednesday after a small Cessna aircraft they were flying in crashed in the state's southeastern corner.

Nebraska January 12, 2023

Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints former Gov. Pete Ricketts to Senate seat vacated by Republican Ben Sasse

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday appointed former Gov. Pete Ricketts to take over the U.S. Senate seat vacated by GOP Sen. Ben Sasse in one of his first acts of governor.

Nebraska January 11, 2023

Nebraska man with 665 animals in home sentenced for animal cruelty

Edward Luben, 57, of Papillion, Nebraska, was sentenced to three years in prison on felony animal cruelty charges after 665 animals — both living and dead — were found in his home.

Nebraska January 6, 2023

Nebraska swears in Jim Pillen as its 41st governor

Jim Pillen was sworn in as Nebraska's 41st governor Thursday. Pillen, a Republican, succeeds term-limited Pete Ricketts, who may pursue a vacant Senate seat.

Pets December 24, 2022

Nebraska pit bull caught on video helping owner walk across icy path

A 4-year-old rescue pit bull in Nebraska was caught on video helping his owner navigate a treacherous icy driveway by allowing the owner to hold on while he walked across.

Cold Case December 20, 2022

Nebraska man ID'd as Minnesota cold case murder victim

Human remains found in Minnesota more than four decades ago were identified, authorities said Tuesday

Nebraska December 16, 2022

Ricketts' plan to take Sasse's Nebraska Senate seat controversial among Republicans

Republican Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts' eye on Ben Sasse's Senate seat is raising concerns that Ricketts, a major donor to Gov.-elect Jim Pillen's campaign, may be buying the seat.