Police have located the driver of the vehicle that hit an anti-ICE student protester outside of Fremont High School.

Nebraska elected officials are responding after a high school student was struck by an SUV during an anti-ICE protest at Fremont High School.

A girl who was part of a protest against ICE taking place at a Nebraska school is injured after being hit by a vehicle displaying a Trump flag.

Neville, who was 32 weeks pregnant, was reported missing on January 28 by authorities in Polk County after her roommate had not seen her since January 15.

Nebraska was one of only seven states to see an increase in jobless claims during that period.

Who should be allowed to use communal bathrooms and locker rooms?

If you walked into a grocery store here in Nebraska and try to buy a quick drink using your EBT card, you might not be able to anymore.

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts addressed a wide range of national issues Wednesday during a press conference, touching on the federal investigation into a Minnesota ICE custody death, a potential government shutdown, and Second Amendment rights.

A Nebraska state senator has introduced a bill aimed at engaging teens in the political process by lowering the voting age to 16.

The Omaha community watched closely Tuesday after several people were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement inside a courtroom.

Data released Tuesday reveals a 0.6% annual population bump, or about 12,500 more residents overall from July 2024 through June 2025.

Latest version of Medicaid waiver changes heads to second public comment period ending March 4

A crash in Northwest Omaha caused traffic delays Tuesday near Interstate 680 and Irvington Road.

The Big Ten announced its 2026 football schedule on Tuesday, providing all 18 schools with dates for their nine conference games.

Nine communities in Nebraska received grants for health, education and recreation.

Federal immigration agents arrested four people at the Douglas County Courthouse on Monday morning.

Nebraska’s governor is making a move to crack down on what he calls a dangerous THC market.

Gov. Jim Pillen officially filled to run for re-election as Governor of Nebraska.

Passengers put on buses to keep warm during security sweep; Eppley Airfield operations returned to normal after about an hour

Drew Leisy, the current student body president at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, announced that he is running for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in District 4.

Dozens more people face federal charges related to an ongoing investigation into so-called ATM jackpotting, a scheme that uses malware to force machines to dispense cash.

A 12-year-old boy was life flighted after being admitted to a Lincoln hospital due to severe malnourishment earlier in January.

After issues with Jordan's Way's founder, the Blair Animal shelter was forced to cancel a fundraiser before it even started.

State leaders plan to move all boys out of Kearney’s state-run youth treatment center months after multiple allegations of sexual abuse there. 

The National Weather service says that very cold temperatures and strong winds are producing life-threatening wind chills ranging from -20 to -35 degrees this morning.

When Rachel Woollen gave birth to quadruplets 17 weeks early, they had a less than 4% chance of all surviving. They’re about to celebrate their 18th birthday.

As the temperatures continue to drop, cold-related issues like frostbites can happen.

Jasmine Harris faced job rejections due to a misdemeanor conviction. The conviction haunted her. In 2017, she received a mayoral pardon in Omaha, one of Nebraska's two cities offering such clemency.

A southeast Nebraska community is raising money for a local family after the tragic death of 7-year-old boy.

A U.S. Department of Justice request for voter data is facing some pushback in Nebraska.

The owners of Nebraska Medicine are reorganizing the entity’s board of directors after the board filed suit against the owners.

The final phase of a major construction project has now entered its final phase.

Former state senator Lynne Walz announced Wednesday morning that she is going to seek the Democratic nomination for governor in the May primary.

Mayor foresees mega convenience store with 100 gas pumps as catalyst for city’s ‘good life district’

Nebraska Special Teams Coach Mike Ekeler is departing from the Huskers and heading to USC, per sources. 

Lancaster County authorities said a 7-year-old died after a UTV driven by their 9-year-old sibling overturned.

A bill would require Nebraska lawmakers to complete a civics knowledge test within 90 days of taking their oath in office.

Nebraska Medicine board of directors is suing the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

A Nebraska senator wants schools to teach students the dangers of communism. State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, proposed LB 1024 last week.

Tax season is about to begin as 1099s and W-2s arrive in mailboxes across Nebraska. 

The U.S. Department of Education announced it is pausing plans to garnish wages of student loan borrowers in default. The seizure of tax refunds and other federal benefits from borrowers with student loan debt are also being delayed.

The University of Nebraska Athletic Department announced the addition of Women’s Flag Football as a women’s intercollegiate varsity sport.

LINCOLN, Neb. - While insisting concerns of a budget crisis in Nebraska are overblown, Governor Jim Pillen is proposing a nine figure cut in spending. During his annual State of the State address Thursday morning, Governor Pillen proposed $495 million wor

During his annual State of the State address Thursday morning, Governor Pillen proposed $495 million worth of spending cuts over the next two years. 

The University of Nebraska is moving forward with purchasing Clarkson Regional Health’s share of Nebraska Medicine.

U.S. congressman Mike Flood's office announced that Nebraska's first district will receive $2.9 million for infrastructure and public safety projects as part of a funding package that congress passed last week.

Governor Jim Pillen is asking the Nebraska State Patrol to refer a criminal investigation to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

Sports betting is allowed at casinos in Nebraska but not on your phone, like it is in 38 other states.

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Greenland were significant topics throughout the conference.

A former senator is back in the legislature as previous senator resigns following inappropriate conduct allegations.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has officially opened the Bill and Berniece Grewcock Veterinary Hospital. Located on the northeast side of the zoo, the new 32,000-square-foot hospital replaces a 30-year-old facility and will benefit the zoo's more t

Euni Diediker has been running Euni’s Palace for more than 40 years.

A small number of state employees dramatically boost their annual salaries by clocking extreme amounts of overtime hours.

A major change is likely coming for Nebraska Medicine that state leaders say will transform Nebraska’s health care.

Embattled University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor, who increasingly faced likely impeachment proceedings, announced Tuesday that she is resigning her post.

SAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect barricaded himself in a home south of Fremont after a 68-year-old man was shot there Wednesday afternoon. SCSO said in a Wednesday night release that the victim, who

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit of a stolen U-Haul in Omaha.

Authorities say a body found in Nebraska last week has been identified as a woman who had been missing for more than a year.

In his 15 years of farming full time, Quentin Connealy has weathered his share of storms — literally.

Murphy Lierley hadn’t seen the letter since he was 16. 

Next holiday season, traveling to and from Nebraska could be much simpler.

Nebraska is officially the first state in America to sign on to the Trump Administration's Medicaid work requirement rules. 

The top baby names have been released from Avera for 2025.

Three police officers are injured and a suspect is dead following an incident near an Omaha gas station.