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In accordance with a White House proclamation, Gov. Pete Ricketts ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags to be flown at half-staff to mark the nation’s 1 millionth COVID-19 death.

Drivers braving snowy roads Monday morning in parts of western Nebraska were diverted off Interstate 80 because of dangerous travel conditions.

Former President Donald Trump spoke at his “Save America” rally Sunday at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood.

Fans of country superstar Luke Combs will have two chances to see him in concert in Omaha this fall.

A former Omaha-area soccer coach faces up to 50 years in prison.

A teenager recovering after a devastating car crash got to celebrate prom in the hospital.

The FBI wanted to warn the public of an increase in sextortion incidents specifically targeting young boys.

A bill to help the state deal with prison overcrowding failed to advance in Nebraska’s unicam Wednesday.

One of three men arrested for allegedly fighting Nebraska State Troopers appeared in court.

Omaha Police identify two people who died in a fiery crash Thursday night.

Nebraska First Congressional District voters will be participating in three elections this year.

There was intense debate on the Unicameral floor Thursday as Nebraska state senators went back and forth on gun rights.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is asking gubernatorial candidates to stop using the school’s branding in their campaigns.

A Nebraska state senator’s idea to change the date of Arbor Day was met with some chuckles and skepticism during a hearing Thursday afternoon.

Former North Platte State Sen. Mike Groene is under investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol.

Some Nebraska schools may get an upgrade to their fitness centers.

Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Friday making it easier for younger people who get an inheritance.

A teacher is recovering after getting caught in the middle of a fight Friday.

Two people were arrested Wednesday evening in Cass County

Federal prosecutors on Thursday recommended an Omaha man be sentenced to four months of home detention and three years probation for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The state asked for an immediate hearing in Douglas County District Court.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomed an African elephant calf Friday morning.

There was a bus crash involving students from the Millard school district Monday afternoon.

Westbound lanes along I-80 were closed for almost four hours following the deadly crash Saturday.

A man described as heavily armed was pulled over in Cass County, Iowa, last week while on his way to the White House, according to a report from NBC News.

A man described as heavily armed was pulled over in Cass County, Iowa, last week while on his way to the White House with a hit list that included the president, according to federal court documents.

Six horses are dead following an overnight barn fire a block east of Chandler off Prairie Ave.

The Saunders County Sheriff's Office reports that a fatal crash just north of Mead has killed two people and injured two others.

A man who’s hoping to be Nebraska’s next governor has the backing and support of a former president, but the current governor said he thinks “Nebraska deserves better.”

NU Regent Jack Stark had a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, he is being charged with witness tampering.

Omaha's Henry Doorly zoo has finally announced the name of the baby giraffe that was born back in August.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Monday formally launched the state’s latest marketing campaign, once again touting the state’s “good life.”

Nebraska lawmakers gave final approval to the state’s proposed redistricting maps on Thursday morning.

A mannequin with breast pumps was set up in protest over the Nebraska Capitol's nursing mothers room being used as office space. It was placed outside the office of State Sen. Dan Hughes, who leads the executive committee in charge of the changes.

The community said its final goodbye Friday to fallen Omaha Marine Cpl. Daegan Page.

The family of Cpl. Page confirmed a date for the public to give respect and honor to the fallen Marine this week.

A grateful community showed its support for Cpl. Daegan Page and his family Friday afternoon.

Officials have now identified the man in an officer-involved shooting, setting up an intense chase in Omaha ending with two arrests.

Drake Geiger’s family told WOWT the 6′3″ tackle was taken to the emergency room within 10 minutes of his first day of practice at South High School’s Collin Field.

The family of an Omaha South High School student-athlete said he collapsed during football practice Tuesday afternoon and died when doctors couldn’t revive his heart.

Council Bluffs native Thomas Gilman, 27, won a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo early Thursday.

Effective Wednesday, federal courts in Nebraska will require masks because the CDC has determined “community transmission is substantial or high.”

A longtime Council Bluffs businessman has been convicted in federal court of sex trafficking.

Bond was set at $75,000 on Wednesday for the former Elkhorn South High School band director booked into Douglas County Jail on Monday on a felony child abuse charge.

An Elkhorn South High School band director is facing charges of felony child abuse stemming from a complaint spanning two years.