Lifestyle
Lincoln Awarded Over $1.5 Million in Grants to Fight Litter and Waste
The funding will support recycling programs, hazardous waste management, and community cleanup efforts in the city.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 'Glow Big Red' Returns for Eighth Year
Annual 24-hour giving campaign aims to raise funds for scholarships, programs, and more.
Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Bill to Limit Food Dyes in School Lunches
Legislation aims to restrict artificial colorings in student meals across the state.
Crime
Man Arrested for Threatening Neighbors with Knife in Lincoln
50-year-old Thomas Broderick charged with terroristic threats and use of a deadly weapon after incident at apartment complex
Four Nebraskans Charged with Covering Up Apparent Couple's Murder
Alleged accomplices accused of hiding evidence, disposing of bodies in triple homicide case
LPD Searching for Armed Suspect in Lincoln
Police presence reported in central neighborhood on Friday
Weather
Mild, Dry Weather Continues Across Nebraska
Temperatures expected to climb through the week with little chance of rain
Record Warmth Likely Today Across Nebraska
Several locations forecast to set new high temperature records this afternoon.
Unseasonably Warm Weather Hits Nebraska
Highs in the 60s and 70s expected over the next couple of days
Politics
Nebraska Governor Slams Lincoln Public Schools' LGBTQ+ Advocate Job Posting
Governor Pillen calls the position 'woke garbage' that has 'no place in our schools'
Nebraska Schools Warn of New Turnout Threshold for Bond Issues
Proposed law could allow nonvoters to decide school bond measures
Nebraska Capitol to Implement New Security Measures, Weapons Ban
Lawmakers advance bill to restrict firearms and other items in the state Capitol building starting in 2027
Health
Nebraska Lags in Certified Nurse-Midwife Regulation
State remains an outlier with restrictive laws on CNM practice
Measles Detected Again in Lincoln Wastewater
No new cases reported, but health officials continue to monitor for potential spread.
Nebraska Confirms First Measles Case in Over 30 Years
Health officials urge residents who visited certain locations to assess their risk
