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Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Gov. Pillen reverses rejection of federal child food funding after meeting with students

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has reversed course and now says the state will accept roughly $18 million in federal funding to help feed hungry children during the summer break.

Sports 5 hours ago

Nebraska's Jaz Shelley hits 'you can't see me' taunt after huge bucket, Caitlin Clark inches closer to record

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jaz Shelley hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and nailed clutch free throws to upset No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes and keep Caitlin Clark from the scoring record for now.

U.S. 5 hours ago

'Lover, Stalker, Killer' exposes woman's elaborate plot to eliminate romantic rival

"Lover, Stalker, Killer" details Liz Golyar's harassment campaign against Dave Kroupa after killing a woman he briefly dated and harassing the man using the slain woman's identity.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska state senator wants to hire a hacker to break into state systems

Nebraska State Sen. Lippincott presented a bill that would give the Nebraska State Patrol $200,000 to hire a hacker to find vulnerabilities in the state's computer systems.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska lawmaker proposes 'stand your ground' gun law

Nebraska is considering joining the majority of GOP-led states by introducing a "stand your ground" law. This bill aims to protect those who use deadly force in self-defense.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Off-duty police officers in Nebraska cleared after fatally shooting 2 illegal immigrants

Two off-duty police officers in Nebraska were not charged after fatally shooting two men who were in the country illegally. The police officers were working security at a bar.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Man accused of killing a priest in Nebraska pleads not guilty

Kierre Williams, 43, of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Nebraska Rev. Stephen Gutgsell.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Nebraska police officer fatally shoots teen during welfare check, prompting investigation

State police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy by a police officer during a welfare check in Columbus, an eastern Nebraska town.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska bill seeks to allow armed teachers in schools statewide

State Sen. Tom Brewer has introduced a bill in Nebraska that would permit teachers and staff in schools to carry firearms, aiming to prevent school shootings.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska GOP lawmakers propose bills intertwining religion with public education

Conservative lawmakers in Nebraska presented several bills on Monday to the state Legislature’s education committee to intertwine religion with public school curriculum.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Off-duty Omaha officers who fatally shot 2 men will be interviewed by investigators

Two officers who were working off-duty shot and killed two men in an SUV in Omaha over the weekend, prompting a formal investigation into the incident.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Off-duty police officers in Nebraska fatally shoot 2 men

Two off-duty police officers in Omaha, Nebraska, shot and killed two men in an SUV during a confrontation at around 2 a.m. on Saturday, authorities confirmed.

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

Omaha library finally receives children's picture book that was due in 1985: 'Better late than never!'

Omaha Public Library recently received a copy of Wanda Gag's "Millions of Cats" picture book from a late patron. The book was due on June 27, 1985.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Gov. Pillen's rejection of federal child food funding sparks legislative action

Republican Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska has rejected $18 million in federal funding to help feed children in need over the summer, prompting legislative action by Sen. Jen Day.

U.S. 5 hours ago

US Army denies request to return remains of Native American boys who died at Pennsylvania boarding school

Two Native American boys from Nebraska died at a Pennsylvania boarding school over a century ago. Their tribe is seeking the boys' remains, but the Army has denied their request.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska lawmaker proposes bill aimed at simplifying process for removing names from referendum petitions

Nebraska Sen. Linehan, who pushed a law for private school scholarships, is now seeking to simplify the process of removing signatures from petitions against it.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Speaker of Legislature asks lawmakers to leave behind last year's hostilities

Speaker of the NE Legislature, Sen. John Arch, is putting measures into place to avoid disruptive filibusters and has asked legislators to "hit the reset button" after last year.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Planned overhaul of Omaha's Eppley Airfield valued at nearly $1 billion

A $950 million upgrade to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, will include larger boarding and baggage claim areas, new dining and shopping venues and a glass-domed entrance.

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

Nebraska travel guide: Unmissable sights and activities around the Cornhusker State

Discover Nebraska's beckoning allure of historical landmarks and museums, along with its breathtaking natural marvels and vibrant cultural offerings.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Senator introduces bill to make nitrogen asphyxiation a legal method of execution

State Sen. Loren Lippincott of NE seeks to legalize asphyxiation by nitrogen when carrying out the death penalty, even as the first execution by nitrogen is blocked in Alabama courts

U.S. 5 hours ago

Judge lets case against small-town Nebraska priest's alleged killer proceed

A Nebraska judge agreed Wednesday that there exists probable cause for a murder case to be brought against Kierre Williams, the suspect in the Rev. Stephen Gutgsell's murder.

Politics 5 hours ago

State employees get reprieve from Nebraska Gov. Pillen's return-to-office order

Nebraska state government employees have been granted a temporary reprieve from Republican Gov. Jim Pillen's order unilaterally ending remote work.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Nebraska prosecutors make fourth attempt to try double murder suspect

Nebraska state prosecutors are set to try 24-year-old Nyir Kuek for the fourth time on charges of first-degree murder following a third mistrial, officials say.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Constitutional carry: 2023 saw new milestone for gun rights

The U.S. became a constitutional carry-majority nation in 2023, despite only 16 states having such laws on the books just three years ago.

Politics 5 hours ago

Nebraska Sen. Fischer slams 'highly troubling' border railway operations suspension: 'economic crisis'

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer wrote a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying the suspension of train operations at the border was "highly troubling."

U.S. 5 hours ago

1 killed in Nebraska after house explosion linked to 'destructive devices'

A body was discovered on Sunday following a house explosion in Nebraska believed to be caused by "destructive devices." The victim was found within the debris.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Nebraska priest's murder draws attention to unsolved clergy slaying in Wisconsin

The home invasion murder of Rev. Stephen Gutgsell in Nebraska revives questions about unsolved slaying of Rev. Alfred Kunz 25 years ago in Dane, Wisconsin.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Nebraska Catholic priest cried out for help as deputies arrived to find suspected killer on top of him

Nebraska deputies allegedly found Kierre Williams, the suspect in the murder of Roman Catholic priest the Rev. Stephen Gutgsell, on top of the victim in a bloody crime scene.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Slain Nebraska priest had no connection to alleged killer

Kierre Williams, the alleged killer of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska priest Stephen Gutgsell, reportedly had no connection to his victim or the town where the crime was committed.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Nebraska inmate convicted of first-degree murder over 2017 prison riot fatality

Eric Ramos, 33, of Gage County, Nebraska, has been convicted in a second trial of first-degree murder for killing another inmate during a 2017 prison riot.

U.S. 5 hours ago

Nebraska priest stabbed to death in church rectory

Catholic priest Stephen Gutgsell was stabbed to death in a Nebraska church rectory. Suspect Kierre Williams is in custody according to authorities.