CRIME November 16, 2018 Nebraska man ‘upset’ over thermostat temperature threatened roommates with ax: police Authorities in Nebraska arrested an alleged axe-wielding man on Wednesday who’s accused of threatening his roommates after becoming unhappy with the thermostat temperature, police said.
Nebraska November 3, 2018 Nebraska town adorns home in Christmas lights in memory of beloved firefighter A Nebraska town remembered a beloved volunteer firefighter by continuing his longtime tradition of adoring his home with Christmas lights.
Odd News October 18, 2018 Kangaroo meat served to Nebraska school students, superintendent says A Nebraska superintendent is apologizing for "anxiety and any harm" caused after a school chef served — without disclosing — kangaroo meat to students.
Nebraska October 5, 2018 Nebraska boy, 2, killed after ‘tragic bounce pad incident,’ sheriff says A 2-year-old boy in Nebraska died Thursday following a “tragic bounce pad incident” at a pumpkin patch, authorities said Friday.
Good News September 12, 2018 Parents of Florida boy killed by gator welcome baby boy The parents of a two-year-old boy who was killed by an alligator in Florida two years ago have welcomed a new son into the world.
Nebraska September 7, 2018 One inmate seriously injured, fire started after 16 cells unexpectedly open at Nebraska prison One inmate was seriously injured and a fire was started inside a Nebraska state prison, known to have a history of riots, after 16 cells unexpectedly opened Friday, officials say.
CRIME August 17, 2018 Woman flashes toothy smile in mugshot after allegedly slashing boyfriend with sword A Nebraska woman arrested Wednesday flashed a wide smile in her mugshot.
CRIME August 14, 2018 Nebraska uses fentanyl for first time in execution Nebraska’s first execution since 1997 was carried out on Tuesday, using a lethal injection never before administered in the state.
Nebraska August 10, 2018 Nebraska's first execution since 1997 will proceed after judge rules in favor of inmate's wishes to continue Nebraska’s first execution since 1997 will be carried out after a judge ruled Friday in favor of the inmate’s wishes, despite a German pharmaceutical company's lawsuit claiming the state illicitly obtained its drugs.
Illegal Immigrants August 8, 2018 Midwest ICE raids targeted businesses that hired, mistreated illegal immigrants, officials say Arresting 147, a federal law enforcement operation — one of the largest in Homeland Security Investigations’ 15-year history — targeted Midwestern businesses that officials say knowingly hired — and mistreated — illegal immigrants.
Cities July 17, 2018 Nebraska town might bar illegal immigrants from jobs, renting houses A Nebraska town is considering blocking undocumented immigrants from obtaining jobs or renting houses ahead of a new Costco plant opening in the area.