Crime
Two Killed in Nebraska Highway 83 Crash
State Patrol identifies victims of fatal collision
Former Parole Officer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Parolee
Court records show the officer admitted to the relationship and buying gifts for the parolee.
One dead in northeast Lincoln crash involving a tree
Audit also uncovers $1.2B in lost Nebraska tax revenue
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 Blaze at Central Lincoln Home
LFR crews responded to a two-alarm fire in the early hours of the morning.
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
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
