Crime
LPD Arrests Woman for Alleged Face Cutting
Crete police also warn of disturbing phone scam
Lincoln Woman Arrested After Apartment Disturbance, Slashing
23-year-old Ashley Sorensen accused of assaulting 57-year-old man with knife
Lincoln Woman Arrested for Cutting Man's Face with Kitchen Knife
Authorities say the 23-year-old suspect assaulted the 57-year-old victim after he was asked to intervene in a domestic dispute.
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.
Weather
Firefighters battle two Nebraska blazes over weekend
Dry conditions contributed to the fires in central-eastern parts of the state.
Unseasonably Warm Weather Grips Nebraska
Record highs possible as temperatures climb well above normal through Wednesday
Waverly Issues Burn Ban Amid Dry Weather
Waverly Fire & Rescue cites extreme dryness and wildfire risk in prohibiting open burning.
Politics
Nebraska Residents More Optimistic About State Than Nation, Survey Finds
Younger Nebraskans and Democrats express more doubts about the direction of the state and country.
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
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
