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.
Nebraska man sentenced to death for strangling, dismembering Tinder date
A man who murdered and dismembered a young woman he met on Tinder and then slashed his own neck in court during his trial was sentenced to death this week.
Arizona man arrested after several threats made in Nebraska
Andrew Isaac Abrams, of Tucson, Arizona, was charged with transmitting a series of threats in interstate commerce on April 23, Acting U.S. Attorney Jan Sharp said in a statement.
Nebraska launches 'beef passport' program for meat eating
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts ramped up his crusade for the meat industry on Wednesday by endorsing a new “beef passport” program to promote meat eating, a few weeks after he blasted Colorado's governor for a resolution encouraging its residents to eat less.
Nebraska reports 1st COVID-19 death of a fully vaccinated person
State health officials said the patient was an 80-year-old woman with underlying conditions.
Hundreds brawl in Nebraska field over the name Josh
A fight over the name of Josh drew a crowd from around the country to a Nebraska park Saturday for a heated pool noodle brawl.
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.
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.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop respond to Nebraska man's viral plea to denounce term 'boneless wings'
Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.
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.
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
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.
Nebraska holds 1st in-person election in weeks amid pandemic
Polling places in the Omaha area appeared largely quiet, in part because there was such a huge number of absentee ballots mailed into election offices.
Toilet paper being stolen from interstate rest stops, officials say
Shelves are bare of toilet paper in many stores across the nation.