Nebraska January 15, 2022 Nebraska governor to assert eminent domain over Colorado in fight over water supply Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is planning to use eminent domain to take land in Colorado to build a canal off the South Platte River, claiming that a 99-year-old agreement allows him to do it.
Weather December 16, 2021 Thousands without power as Iowa, Minnesota slammed with most hurricane-force wind gusts since 2004 One person has died as a powerful storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest, authorities said, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts and spawning reported tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa.
US December 16, 2021 Severe storms hit Plains, Midwest, tornadoes reported in Nebraska and Iowa Destructive stormy weather hit the Plains, Midwest as storm risks continue into Ohio Valley
Tornado December 15, 2021 Severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Great Plains, Midwest; damage reported Severe storms, possibly including tornadoes, struck Great Plains and Midwest states Wednesday, according to reports.
Nebraska December 3, 2021 University of Nebraska-Lincoln faces criticism for anti-racism plan, removes Ibram Kendi reference The University of Nebraska-Lincoln appears to have removed portions of its anti-racism plan referring to Ibram Kendi and structural racism.
US November 24, 2021 Fire weather conditions persist in Plains, Wyoming winds forecast to reach 70 mph In the Plains, critical fire weather conditions and warm weather are forecast to persist.
College November 21, 2021 Nebraska governor blasts state university for 'anti-racism' plan: 'Drop the Ideological Indoctrination' Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is blasting the University of Nebraska - Lincoln after they released a “Commitment to Action” toward its “Journey for Anti-Racism and Racial Equity.”
Coronavirus November 14, 2021 Three snow leopards at Nebraska zoo die from COVID-19 infection Three snow leopards in a Nebraska zoo have died from complications due to COVID-19.
Proud American November 12, 2021 Fallen Marine Cpl. honored as 'hometown hero' during local hockey game A hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska, will honor 23-year-old Marine Cpl. Daegan Page Friday night. Page was killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul's airport in August.
Nebraska October 19, 2021 GOP congressman indicted by federal grand jury for lying to FBI Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., was indicted Tuesday for allegedly lying to investigators who were looking into foreign donations to his congressional campaign.
Nebraska October 19, 2021 Nebraska congressman expects indictment over allegedly lying to FBI Nebraska Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry said Tuesday he expects the federal government to indict him for allegedly lying about illegal campaign funds he received in 2016.