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Parasite causing "explosive diarrhea" confirmed in Nebraska
Parasite causing "explosive diarrhea" confirmed in Nebraska

One of Nebraska's oldest public pools keeps summer tradition alive in Lynch
One of Nebraska's oldest public pools keeps summer tradition alive in Lynch

Two juvenile suspects in custody following high-speed chase
Two juvenile suspects in custody following high-speed chase

Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor
Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor

Questions raised about federal land management during record-breaking fire season
A series of recent wildfires across the Nebraska Sandhills and Panhandle is prompting new questions about how federal land is managed and how fires are fought.

Rushville, Nebraska woman sentenced to more than six years for fraud and money laundering
A 57-year-old Rushville woman has been sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln: reaching every student in the Panhandle
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff is home to researchers and faculty who assist Panhandle communities. It is now also home to Rene Nava, UNL Admissions Assistant Director in the Panhandle.

Heat wave to bring dangerous conditions to Nebraska this week
Heat wave to bring dangerous conditions to Nebraska this week

American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for types O positive and B negative blood.

Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July
Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County
Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

Man cited after seizure of dozens of animals at West Omaha home
Man cited after seizure of dozens of animals at West Omaha home

Union Omaha to host FC Juárez U-21 in first international exhibition match
Union Omaha to host FC Juárez U-21 in first international exhibition match

Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney
Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney

Dan Osborn seeks to replace Ricketts in Congress
Dan Osborn seeks to replace Rickett’s in Congress

A famed police interrogation technique led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it
A famed police interrogation technique led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it

Oregon Trail Days 2026 wraps up Saturday
Saturday starts with quickly with the parade lineup, Chili Cook-off registration, Mud Volleyball and Pickleball Tournament starting at 8 a.m.

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

Missing 12-year-old Lincoln boy found safe in Texas, woman arrested
Missing 12-year-old Lincoln boy found safe in Texas, woman arrested

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Questions raised about federal land management during record-breaking fire season
A series of recent wildfires across the Nebraska Sandhills and Panhandle is prompting new questions about how federal land is managed and how fires are fought.
Rushville, Nebraska woman sentenced to more than six years for fraud and money laundering
A 57-year-old Rushville woman has been sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering.
Firefighters make progress on nearly 30-acre fire near Crawford
The Crawford Fire Department says the fire was caused by lightning and was first reported yesterday. It has burned approximately 30 acres.
Dan Osborn denies recruiting Platner amid controversy
Nebraska’s Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn is denying allegations that he helped recruit a Maine Senate candidate who has since dropped out of his race following a sexual assault accusation.
Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House
In 2026, there are at least two other candidates vying to represent Nebraska’s biggest district in D.C. - one Democrat and one Independent, who ultimately share the same goal: removing incumbent Adrian Smith from Congress.










