An appeal has been filed in a legal challenge over Gov. Jim Pillen's decision to convert the Work Ethic Camp at McCook into a federal immigration detention center.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraska will move to restrict candy purchases for food assistance recipients, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
The director of a movie about Chief Standing Bear said he remains "fully committed" to bringing the story to the big screen.
- LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star
A Hall County judge on Wednesday fined a 55-year-old York man $2,800 on charges of official misconduct and making a false statement under oath in connection with medical marijuana petitions.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
In the first quarter of 2026, Chris Backemeyer raised $169,905 compared to Democratic primary opponent Eric Moyer's $30,218.
- CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star
The proposed consent decree comes hours after a complaint filed against Nebraska in a federal court in Omaha on Tuesday seeking to permanently enjoin the state from providing the benefit.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
A $5 million state-funded film project is on hold after an audit found no evidence of required matching funds and raised concerns about spending.
Democrats running for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District have said a vote for leading candidate State Sen. John Cavanaugh could imperil the "Blue Dot." Here's what Omahans said.
Lincoln’s City Council voted 5-1 to approve a small dementia care home on Cotner Boulevard, despite neighbor concerns about parking and safety.
After five years of working to save, restore and create a future home for the Pershing Mural, the first tiles were finally placed at Wyuka Cemetery.
Wildfires remain a threat amid high winds, low humidity and dry conditions.
Gov. Jim Pillen hosted an open roundtable with members of his cabinet at the Capitol on Monday. See photos here.
Public health officials in Omaha say not enough kids who live near the country’s largest residential cleanup site for lead are tested for the metal.
We reached out to candidates in contested primary election races and asked them to provide biographical information and answer questions relevant to the offices they seek.
Work to set up for the concert will take place through Friday. Crews will be taking down the stage and loading out the event through April 27.
One house and several outbuildings have been lost due to the Pressey Fire near Oconto, between Lexington and Broken Bow. It has burned about 10,000 acres and remains 0% contained.
A 14-year-old passenger died Tuesday morning in a crash near Bertrand. The driver suffered severe injuries but is expected to survive.
Members of the Pawnee Nation were among those who celebrated the opening of Sergeant Mad Bear Recreation Area near 168th Street and Giles Road.
A Lincoln police officer has resigned after an investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
“The Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer center had been working to reach out to all of Nebraska,” Karly Black said. “Since Extension … reaches all 93 counties in Nebraska, we partnered.”
Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will visit Grand Island Senior High on Monday for a day dedicated to the power of the written and spoken word.
The move removes an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the central bank.
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The U.S. deployed the technology at a Saudi Arabia base, they said, as it seeks to stem attacks that killed at least one service member.
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An appeal has been filed in a legal challenge over Gov. Jim Pillen's decision to convert the Work Ethic Camp at McCook into a federal immigration detention center.
Nebraska will move to restrict candy purchases for food assistance recipients, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday.
The director of a movie about Chief Standing Bear said he remains "fully committed" to bringing the story to the big screen.
A Hall County judge on Wednesday fined a 55-year-old York man $2,800 on charges of official misconduct and making a false statement under oath in connection with medical marijuana petitions.