Florida cancels Nebraska Guard deployment before troops arrive

Gov. Jim Pillen mobilized about 150 Nebraska National Guard troops to help Florida recover from Hurricane Milton, but Florida withdrew its request before they deployed.

May 15

Colorado man sentenced to prison for attempted kidnapping at Grand Island gas station

A Colorado man was sentenced to prison for attempting to force a teenager into his vehicle at a Grand Island gas station in October 2022.

May 15

New Country Bar Opens in Lincoln's Railyard, Targets Husker Fans

Two UNL alumni are opening Tank's Country, a Husker-themed country bar in the Railyard, this summer. The bar plans to host game-day watch parties and country nights for college students.

May 15

Pospisil's Week 7 picks spotlight Nebraska playoff positioning

May 15

Nebraska Basketball Strips State Outline from Pinnacle Bank Arena Court

May 15

Nebraska HS Track Champs Near: Stars Set to Shine in Omaha

May 15

I-80 Resurfacing East of North Platte to Continue Through June 2026

NDOT began a 9-mile I-80 resurfacing project east of North Platte on April 7. Lane restrictions and a 12-foot width limit will remain through June 2026.

May 15

Grand Island named finalist for 2026 All-America City Award

May 15

Nebraska Supreme Court: Lay Midwives Must Be Licensed

Nebraska's Supreme Court ruled that lay midwives must be licensed under state law, reversing lower court decisions that had blocked prosecution of an unlicensed birth attendant.

May 15

Nebraska closes Calamus Reservoir beaches over algae toxin

Nebraska closed Calamus Reservoir beaches in Garfield County after detecting toxic algae. Officials urge swimmers to stay out and pet owners to keep animals away from the water.

May 15

Skip "The Residence," Watch "The Diplomat" Season 2 Instead

Netflix is pushing its new murder mystery hard, but the real White House thriller you should queue up came out three months ago and nobody noticed.

May 15

Starlette Signs: Mercury Stirring Questions You've Avoided

May 15

The Sleeper Hits You Missed This Week

May 15

The Five-Board Bench: Your First Real Woodworking Project

May 15

The Warm Tomato Salad That Changed My Mind About August

May 15

I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

May 15

York County Board Accepts Gravel and Hauling Bids for Road Season

The York County Board accepted bids from multiple gravel and hauling contractors for the upcoming road maintenance season.

May 15

OPPD Halts 310-Megawatt York County Solar Project Over Zoning Dispute

May 15

York County Awards $75,000 Grant for Press Box at Freeman Center

May 15

FBI Alerts Ogallala to Phishing Scam Targeting Permit Applicants

May 15

U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran

May 15