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Auburn woman presents painting to Gov. Pillen
Auburn woman presents painting to Gov. Pillen

Nita Whitney presents her painting to Gov. Pillen early Monday morning.

OPD investigates homicide from Friday night

OPD investigates homicide from Friday night

The Omaha Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred late Friday night.

Lincoln man arrested after cutting 34-year-old man with knife

Lincoln man arrested after cutting 34-year-old man with knife

A Lincoln man was arrested after cutting a 34-year-old man in south Lincoln on Friday.

One injured in overnight Omaha shooting

One injured in overnight Omaha shooting

A juvenile was reportedly shot early Saturday morning in Omaha.

Man died in an Omaha semi vs. vehicle accident

Man died in an Omaha semi vs. vehicle accident

Authorities said that a 32-year-old man died in a semi vs vehicle crash in Omaha, Friday morning. 

Supreme Court upholds murder conviction

Supreme Court upholds murder conviction

The Supreme Court is upholding the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing an Omaha realtor. 

Dementia claimed his wife, writing helped him survive

Dementia claimed his wife, writing helped him survive

Brad Anderson still remembers the night his wife forgot hail.

Gov. Pillen hosts Leon's food truck from Norfolk in celebration of LB562

Gov. Pillen hosts Leon's food truck from Norfolk in celebration of LB562

The Leon's Food Truck made a trip to the Governor's Residence in Lincoln on Thursday.

FBI issues reward in threat case tied to new abortion ban

FBI issues reward in threat case tied to new abortion ban

Reward is $15,000 for information leading to the identification and conviction of those involved in the threats.

Lincoln man looks to 'prove people right' while raising awareness for MS

Lincoln man looks to 'prove people right' while raising awareness for MS

LINCOLN, Neb. -- A Lincoln man will be running more than 160 miles in six days for a cause that's near and dear to his heart.

Spring, May were driest on record in metro and northeast Nebraska

Spring, May were driest on record in metro and northeast Nebraska

May was drier than any month in its recorded history. 

Pillen on tax cuts: 'We're just getting started'

Pillen on tax cuts: 'We're just getting started'

Pillen: "We spend too much on government"

Child pornography conviction lands Omaha man in prison for 8 years

Child pornography conviction lands Omaha man in prison for 8 years

A prison sentence of eight years was given to an Omaha man for his child pornography conviction.

Tominaga returns to Huskers for 2023-24 season

Tominaga returns to Huskers for 2023-24 season

Nebraska senior guard Keisei Tominaga announced Wednesday evening on social media that he is returning to Nebraska for the 2023-24 season.

Andrews earns All-American Honors

Andrews earns All-American Honors

Junior Billie Andrews was honored as an All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Wednesday.

Several staff members injured by inmates in Lincoln

Several staff members injured by inmates in Lincoln

Seven staff members at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln were hospitalized after three inmates reportedly assaulted them.

Missing man last seen near Prague Quik Stop

Missing man last seen near Prague Quik Stop

Authorities said they are looking for missing 42-year-old Tyler Miers.

Man rescued from Lincoln apartment window during fire

Man rescued from Lincoln apartment window during fire

One person was rescued from an apartment windowsill during a fire south of the Nebraska State Capitol Tuesday afternoon.

One in critical condition following possible shooting in Omaha

One in critical condition following possible shooting in Omaha

Authorities said they are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition Wednesday morning. 

Crash at perilous Omaha intersection leaves one dead, police investigating

Crash at perilous Omaha intersection leaves one dead, police investigating

On Tuesday afternoon, one person is dead following an accident in Omaha at a location that emergency responders know all too well.

Norris, LSO address concerns surrounding investigation into alleged teacher-student relationship

Norris, LSO address concerns surrounding investigation into alleged teacher-student relationship

While school is out at Norris High School, Tuesday night parents showed up for an emergency meeting about the arrest of a former teacher who is alleged to have been in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.

Three vehicle accident kills one in Omaha

Three vehicle accident kills one in Omaha

One person died after a three vehicle accident on Tuesday in Omaha.

Voter photo ID moves closer to final passage, lawsuit threatened

Voter photo ID moves closer to final passage, lawsuit threatened

State Sen. Julie Slama conducting a one-senator filibuster

Nebraska Pro Volleyball announces head coach for Omaha

Nebraska Pro Volleyball announces head coach for Omaha

Women's professional volleyball will be coming to Omaha in 2024. 

Three suspects arrested after Omaha shooting

Three suspects arrested after Omaha shooting

Omaha Police said they arrested three suspects after a shooting that left one injured. 

Bacon to vote for debt deal

Bacon to vote for debt deal

Military cuts off the table for the Omaha area Congressman, a retired one star general.

Kalkbrenner announces he is returning to Creighton

Kalkbrenner announces he is returning to Creighton

A key member of the Creighton men's basketball team will be returning to Omaha for a final season.

OPD: 25-year-old hospitalized after being assaulted, shot at by three suspects

OPD: 25-year-old hospitalized after being assaulted, shot at by three suspects

A 25-year-old Omaha man was hospitalized after he was allegedly assaulted and shot at Monday morning.

One person in critical condition after Omaha shooting

One person in critical condition after Omaha shooting

One person is in critical condition after a Sunday shooting in Omaha.

Several people, dog displaced following overnight basement fire

Several people, dog displaced following overnight basement fire

Authorities in Lincoln said they extinguished an overnight fire that displaced several people and a pet.

Late rally falls short on Saturday

Late rally falls short on Saturday

Nebraska scored twice and brought the go-ahead run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth but couldn't plate the tying run in a 4-2 loss against top-seeded Maryland in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament on Saturday afternoon in Omaha.

Omaha family hosts annual bike ride to raise awareness for mental health resources, honor late son

Omaha family hosts annual bike ride to raise awareness for mental health resources, honor late son

If you’ve ridden your bike along the Wabash Trace in Council Bluffs in recent weeks, you may have noticed signs promoting the “Bike with Mike” ride to Mineola, Iowa.

Lincoln Police arrest two men in separate pursuits on O Street

Lincoln Police arrest two men in separate pursuits on O Street

Lincoln Police arrested two men for speeding and leading officers on a pursuit in two separate incidents between Friday night and Saturday morning.

Washington woman arrested after pursuit that started in Seward County

Washington woman arrested after pursuit that started in Seward County

A Washington woman was arrested on Friday after a pursuit that started in Seward County and went through Lancaster County.

One injured in Lincoln shooting

One injured in Lincoln shooting

A 31-year-old was injured in a Friday night Lincoln shooting.

Walsh's four-hit shutout carries Huskers to Saturday

Walsh's four-hit shutout carries Huskers to Saturday

Will Walsh tossed a complete-game four-hit shutout in Nebraska's 4-0 win against Michigan State in an elimination game on Friday night in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.

Lincoln yard fire affects 3 houses, $300,000 in damages

Lincoln yard fire affects 3 houses, $300,000 in damages

A yard fire in Lincoln affected three houses and five backyards on Friday.

Omaha chef ditches ‘familiar trappings’ in restaurants

Omaha chef ditches ‘familiar trappings’ in restaurants

The first thing a person notices when spending time with chef David Utterback is that he’s constantly in motion.  

Memorial Day remembered at Omaha National Cemetery

Memorial Day remembered at Omaha National Cemetery

Among those buried there, one of the 13 Americans who died during those final hours of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Sarpy County authorities seeking suspect they say is armed and dangerous

Sarpy County authorities seeking suspect they say is armed and dangerous

Authorities in Sarpy County are searching for a man they say is armed and dangerous.

Pillen questioned on 12-week abortion ban

Pillen questioned on 12-week abortion ban

The state's new 12-week restriction on abortion is staunchly backed by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who was asked by NCN if doctors who perform abortions after 12 weeks will be criminally prosecuted.

La Vista man sentenced for selling firearm to felon

La Vista man sentenced for selling firearm to felon

The U.S. Attorney announced on Thursday that a 34-year-old La Vista man was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for selling a firearm to a felon.

Man dies after early morning traffic incident in Ralston

Man dies after early morning traffic incident in Ralston

An investigation is underway after a man died during the course of an overnight traffic stop in Ralston.

Long-time Nebraska women's tennis coach Scott Jacobson announces retirement

Long-time Nebraska women's tennis coach Scott Jacobson announces retirement

A veteran of the Husker coaching ranks is retiring.

Six-run seventh lifts Huskers over Rutgers

Six-run seventh lifts Huskers over Rutgers

Nebraska rallied with six runs in the bottom of the seventh to open play at the Big Ten Baseball Tournament with a 9-7 win against fifth-seeded Rutgers on Wednesday afternoon in Omaha.

Omaha man sentenced to 45 years in prison for sex trafficking minor

Omaha man sentenced to 45 years in prison for sex trafficking minor

The federal court in Omaha said that a 25-year-old Omaha man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor. 

LSO expanding patrol, including through holiday weekend

LSO expanding patrol, including through holiday weekend

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is planning on increasing patrol through the holiday weekend, as well as in the days before and after, through the "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

15-year-old murder suspect transferred to juvenile court in Omaha teen’s death

15-year-old murder suspect transferred to juvenile court in Omaha teen’s death

A 19-year-old man was killed in a home invasion in last August.

Sarpy County 18-month-old dies after being pinned by automated mattress

Sarpy County 18-month-old dies after being pinned by automated mattress

Authorities are investigating after an 18-moth-old child was found dead in Sarpy County.

Early voting questions linger in battle over photo IDs

Early voting questions linger in battle over photo IDs

If Senator Julie Slama loses she is all but promising a court fight

One dead in Omaha motorcycle accident, one injured

One dead in Omaha motorcycle accident, one injured

One person is dead and another is injured after a motorcycle hit a tree in Omaha.

Schuyler man files lawsuit against Nebraska company for injuries sustained at Hallam plant

Schuyler man files lawsuit against Nebraska company for injuries sustained at Hallam plant

A Schuyler man has filed a lawsuit against a Nebraska company after he says he was suspended in mid-air in 200-degree temperatures 'like a human being on a spit roast.'

Councilman, police officers renew call for pre-trial release in federal fraud case

Councilman, police officers renew call for pre-trial release in federal fraud case

Without his release, according to city rules, Omaha City Councilman Vinny Palermo will likely be removed from the council in July.

25-year-old inmate missing from CCC-O

25-year-old inmate missing from CCC-O

Authorities said that a 25-year-old inmate went missing from the Community Corrections Center-Omaha. 

Man arrested in connection to fatal April crash in Omaha

Man arrested in connection to fatal April crash in Omaha

A man was arrested Monday morning for his reported connection to a fatal April crash in Omaha.

Pillen signs controversial abortion/transgender bill into law

Pillen signs controversial abortion/transgender bill into law

The 12-week abortion ban replaces a 20-week ban.

Two arrested after separate pursuits in Lincoln

Two arrested after separate pursuits in Lincoln

Two arrests were made in Lincoln following separate pursuits on Friday and Saturday.

Stormy GOP infighting as voter ID debate off and running

Stormy GOP infighting as voter ID debate off and running

One thing both sides agree on: If no bill passes a special session is likely

84-year-old inmate dies in Lincoln

84-year-old inmate dies in Lincoln

An 84-year-old man serving time in prison for attempted sexual assault of a child has died.

Women-owned businesses in Omaha welcomed at monthly market

Women-owned businesses in Omaha welcomed at monthly market

For most people, Sunday is a rest day, but Omaha’s female entrepreneurs were on the clock this weekend.

Huskers season ends in NCAA Regional Final

Huskers season ends in NCAA Regional Final

The Nebraska softball team's season came to end on Sunday afternoon in the NCAA Stillwater Regional Final, falling to No. 9 Oklahoma State, 5-2. The Huskers finished the season with a 36-22 record.

Omaha’s new Downtown Library holds grand opening

Omaha’s new Downtown Library holds grand opening

Omaha’s new Downtown Library is officially open.

Omaha volunteers pack 15,000 meals for malnourished kids across the world

Omaha volunteers pack 15,000 meals for malnourished kids across the world

Saturday, Omaha volunteers packed enough meals to feed 70 hungry kids for an entire school year.

Huskers walk off Shockers, advance to Regional Final

Huskers walk off Shockers, advance to Regional Final

The Nebraska softball team (36-21) advances to the NCAA Regional Final after winning in walk-off fashion over No. 21 Wichita State (44-12). The Huskers won, 9-8, in the ninth inning on Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla.

After escape from terror in Iraq as a teenager, Maysaa Kalei earns degree at UNO

After escape from terror in Iraq as a teenager, Maysaa Kalei earns degree at UNO

Hers is an American success story, one that could mark any generation of U.S. history: a family escaping the horrors of war into a world of uncertainty.