Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer, Fire Chief Kathy Bossman and Mayor John Ewing discuss plans to build a new public safety headquarters near the former Crossroads Mall site. Omaha’s public safety and business leaders urged Omaha voters Tuesday to approve…
Nebraska's three candidates for governor agree property taxes must change but differ on how, from capping valuations to averaging them out. The unsigned and unsworn superseding complaint comes just hours before the defendants were due to appear in federal court…
Even though Ava Wyman isn't yet old enough to vote, the Lincoln Northeast freshman still felt like her voice was valued Tuesday. Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates after making a 50-yard run past Maryland defenders during the second half on Saturday,…
Gov. Jim Pillen is seeking a federal disaster declaration for parts of eastern Nebraska, including Douglas and Sarpy Counties, because of severe flooding earlier this fall. Javascript is required to use this website. Gov. Jim Pillen is seeking a federal…
OMAHA — Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters sipped a vanilla latte at Rally Coffee Co. in a state where he hadn’t expected to spend time at the beginning of the midterm cycle. “But I love Nebraska,” Gruters quickly told the…
The Lancaster County Board has selected Maria Hatfield to be the county's new jail director. Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates after making a 50-yard run past Maryland defenders during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Memorial Stadium. Fans release balloons…
Gov. Jim Pillen requested a federal disaster declaration for the severe flooding that impacted several counties in Nebraska from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. The request covers eight counties, including Douglas, Sarpy and Saunders. Pillen's office said damage assessments have exceeded $23 million.
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Denver Archbishop James Golka and other brother bishops from around the United States met with President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Oct. 22. During the meeting, the bishops prayed over the president, with Archbishop…
LINCOLN — As the political environment has worsened for Republicans, Nebraska's 1st Congressional District is now viewed as more competitive than earlier in the cycle. Chris Backemeyer, the Democratic challenger, has stayed under the radar throughout the cycle with few national outlets…
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