Crime
One dead in northeast Lincoln crash involving a tree
Audit also uncovers $1.2B in lost Nebraska tax revenue
Suspect 'stared and smiled' at witness after Lincoln stabbing
Jesse Salamanca charged with first- and second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony
Body Found in Northeast Lincoln Retention Pond
Autopsy scheduled to determine cause of death
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
Senate Candidates Discuss Immigration, Housing Ahead of Midterms
Ricketts and Osborn tackle key issues as election approaches
No Surprises in Nebraska Incumbent Filing Deadline for 2026 Election
Current officeholders file to run again, with a few exceptions, ahead of March 2 nonincumbent deadline
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.
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
