Nebraska father charged with murder in smothering deaths of children
Prosecutors say a Nebraska man accused in the deaths of his two young children is now being charged with murder after an autopsy showed the children were smothered.
80-year-old woman sentenced after killing husband, claiming years of abuse
An 80-year-old Nebraska woman claimed she suffered decades of abuse before murdering her husband, court documents said.
200 people possibly exposed to rabid bat after event at Nebraska zoo
Dozens of people who camped overnight at a zoo in Nebraska might have possibly been exposed to wild bats as they slept.
2 Nebraska kids found dead in home, father arrested in California
5-year-old Emily and 3-year-old Theodore had been staying with their father in Nebraska for a court-ordered visitation with him. But when their mom couldn't get a hold of her children, she repeatedly called police before a family friend found both kids dead in the home. Their father disappeared but was later arrested in California.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Neb. officer shot in the face and head during struggle with alleged mall shoplifter
The 21-year-old suspect, who was detained after allegedly stealing a package of T-shirts from JCPenney, is in custody and will be charged with attempted murder, police said.
Zoo successfully rehabilitates snow leopard cubs that couldn't walk
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
Nebraska ex-bar employee seeks donations after firing over video of maskless Gov. Ricketts: reports
A Nebraska woman was fired this week after posting video that showed Gov. Pete Ricketts maskless amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrating on Election Night at the bar where the woman worked.
Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive
The Wisconsin football team will pause all team-related activities due to an elevated number of COVID-19 cases within the Badgers program.
Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential election
Nebraska and Maine aren’t exactly swing states in the race to pick the next president, but each one has something to offer next month that could give them a huge amount of sway: a single electoral vote.
Nebraska to end nearly all social distancing restrictions amid upward trend in new COVID-19 cases
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
Nebraska couple celebrates 60 years of marriage with photo shoot in wedding outfits
Marvin and Lucille Stone got married in Sterling in 1960, and have lived happily ever after ever since.
Troopers find tank abandoned along Nebraska interstate
Sometimes on those long car rides, you'll see vehicles abandoned on the side of the road. But what about a tank? That’s what greeted drivers along Interstate 80 near Overton, Nebraska yesterday.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Nebraska officer seen fixing fallen US flag at auto-repair shop: 'The respect it deserves'
A Nebraska cop was caught on video attempting to rehang a fallen American flag outside of an auto repair shop on Sunday, according to a report.
Study begins in US to test possible coronavirus treatment
At least two patient studies are already underway in China, including the other study involving remdesivir.
Teacher breaks down in tears after students pitch in to replace his stolen shoes
These middle school students used their own money to replace a pair of stolen sneakers for their favorite teacher.
‘Babies are our business’: 19 NICU staff members at Nebraska hospital give birth to 19 babies in 2019
The staff at a Nebraska NICU experienced a baby boom in 2019, welcoming 19 babies throughout the year.
Nebraska couple gets probation in death of ‘severely malnourished’ baby
A Nebraska couple has been sentenced to five years of probation for the death of one of their malnourished infant twin daughters.
Rescued dog has 9 pounds of matted hair removed from 11-pound body: 'She seems like a whole new dog'
Now that’s a serious makeover.