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No bond for teen charged as adult in Omaha high school rape case
No bond for teen charged as adult in Omaha high school rape case

The teen boy accused of raping a Westside High student during a school day last week was in court Friday morning to face adult charges.

Man formally charged with murder of 17-year-old in Omaha

Man formally charged with murder of 17-year-old in Omaha

The suspect accused of killing Mauricio Chavez in a shooting last month appeared in court Monday.

Woman injured as car slides into train in southwest Lincoln

Woman injured as car slides into train in southwest Lincoln

A driver was injured Monday morning when she slid on ice right into a train in southwest Lincoln.

Omaha police investigating hotel homicide

Omaha police investigating hotel homicide

Omaha Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman found with a chest wound died Monday morning.

Scheierman's big day, cold Nebraska shooting leads No. 15 Jays past Huskers

Scheierman's big day, cold Nebraska shooting leads No. 15 Jays past Huskers

Nebraska is once again a blue state, as Creighton avenged last years upset loss in Omaha with an 89-60 win over the Huskers in Lincoln.

Three teens arrested in connection with Omaha mass shooting denied bond

Three teens arrested in connection with Omaha mass shooting denied bond

The three teens arrested this week in connection with an Omaha mass shooting that killed one and injured five others were denied bond in court Friday morning.

Huskers announce contract restructuring for Tony White

Huskers announce contract restructuring for Tony White

Under the terms of the restructured contract, White’s annual salary has been increased to $1.6 million per year for each of the two remaining seasons on his contract.

Huskers dominate Big Ten postseason honors - Cook named Coach of the Year

Huskers dominate Big Ten postseason honors - Cook named Coach of the Year

The Big Ten announced postseason volleyball awards Thursday on the Big Ten Network.

One person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after house fire in south Lincoln

One person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after house fire in south Lincoln

One person has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a kitchen fire in southwest Lincoln Thursday morning, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.

School threat conviction results in prison time for Fort Calhoun man

School threat conviction results in prison time for Fort Calhoun man

A Fort Calhoun man was sentenced to prison for his school threat conviction.

Omaha man sentenced for child pornography conviction

Omaha man sentenced for child pornography conviction

A child pornography conviction led to prison time for an Omaha man.

‘Not unlucky, we have to be better’: Rhule recaps first season at helm

‘Not unlucky, we have to be better’: Rhule recaps first season at helm

On Wednesday morning, Rhule met with reporters to recap the season, and look ahead to improving the program during the offseason

DHHS hears testimony on gender-affirming care rules

DHHS hears testimony on gender-affirming care rules

The issue that set the last Nebraska legislative session on fire didn’t burn so brightly on Tuesday.

Mom struggles as bail is set for dad accused of shooting, killing son

Mom struggles as bail is set for dad accused of shooting, killing son

Leaving court, sometimes in tears, the mother of a 10-year-old boy wonders what’s next.

Autopsy reveals cause of death for Omaha woman found in Lancaster County field

Autopsy reveals cause of death for Omaha woman found in Lancaster County field

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said the woman found dead in the area of 98th and Havelock Streets last Tuesday died of blunt force trauma.

Father accused of killing son charged with manslaughter

Father accused of killing son charged with manslaughter

47-year-old Will McDonald is facing from 20-years to life in prison.

13-year-old in custody after stolen vehicle pursuit

13-year-old in custody after stolen vehicle pursuit

Two Lincoln teens were taken into custody after a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Sunday night. 

Nebraska’s $450 million Memorial Stadium project faces fundraising questions

Nebraska’s $450 million Memorial Stadium project faces fundraising questions

If Nebraska football is a state religion, recent efforts to raise private funds for a new NU football facility and to pay players are its offering plate.

Advocates recognized for help in knocking down legal barriers to education in Nebraska

Advocates recognized for help in knocking down legal barriers to education in Nebraska

Four Nebraska advocates, including two state senators, have been recognized by the nonprofit Education Rights Counsel for efforts to remove legal barriers to educational equity.

Omaha father arrested after child murder

Omaha father arrested after child murder

OPD said they arrested an Omaha father in connection to a child murder.

Man takes his own life after police pursuit through Omaha metro

Man takes his own life after police pursuit through Omaha metro

Authorities in Omaha are investigating the death of a man after a chase across the metro late Wednesday.

Man arrested on homicide charge in connection to Omaha woman’s death

Man arrested on homicide charge in connection to Omaha woman’s death

A man is behind bars in Omaha in connection to a death investigation that began in Lincoln.

In Omaha, a moccasin-making class reconnects Native Americans to their tribal roots

In Omaha, a moccasin-making class reconnects Native Americans to their tribal roots

They wanted to revive fading traditions, and connect urban Native people with tribes located hundreds of miles away. They decided to do it by making moccasins. And they got so much more than footwear.

Behind the curtain of police shortages

Behind the curtain of police shortages

The Omaha Police Department is down nearly 11 percent of its fully authorized strength.

Two years in prison given to Kansas woman for witness retaliation plot

Two years in prison given to Kansas woman for witness retaliation plot

After being convicted of a witness retaliation plot, a Kansas woman was sentenced to prison.

Omaha man receives prison time for coercion of a minor

Omaha man receives prison time for coercion of a minor

A man from Omaha was sentenced to prison after his conviction for coercion and enticement of a minor.

So far, so good on Metro rabies, TB tests

So far, so good on Metro rabies, TB tests

Hundreds of tests finding no spread of the two potentially deadly diseases.

Unidentified body found east of Lincoln prompts homicide investigation

Unidentified body found east of Lincoln prompts homicide investigation

A homicide investigation is underway after a body was found just east of Lincoln Tuesday night.

Cardinals shut-out Warriors to claim state title

Cardinals shut-out Warriors to claim state title

Boone Central claims the class C-1 state title with a shutout win over Wahoo to complete a perfect 13-0 season.

Altercation between brothers leaves one dead in north Omaha home, records show

Altercation between brothers leaves one dead in north Omaha home, records show

60-year-old charged with manslaughter of his older brother

Suspect in Lincoln baseball bat beating dies in jail

Suspect in Lincoln baseball bat beating dies in jail

An inmate at the Lancaster County Department of Corrections has died after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday.

Omaha alternative school teacher charged with child sex abuse

Omaha alternative school teacher charged with child sex abuse

The man accused was not barred from contact with children and the school’s principal declined to comment.

Bennington wins 3rd straight Class B State Championship

Bennington wins 3rd straight Class B State Championship

Bennington continued its undefeated run for another season with another state championship. 

Monday afternoon car accident in Lincoln leaves one dead, one injured

Monday afternoon car accident in Lincoln leaves one dead, one injured

One person left dead and one injured following a crash on Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, Monday. 

Some metro gas below $2.80

Some metro gas below $2.80

The average price in Nebraska is $3.10.

ALLO receives 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award

ALLO receives 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award

ALLO was one of 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony, presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, on Nov. 8.

Nine years in prison given to La Vista man

Nine years in prison given to La Vista man

A man from La Vista was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Fentanyl-related conviction sends Omaha man to prison

Fentanyl-related conviction sends Omaha man to prison

A fentanyl-related conviction resulted in 25 years in prison for an Omaha man.

Omaha man sentenced for child pornography conviction

Omaha man sentenced for child pornography conviction

Over nine years in prison was given to an Omaha man following his child pornography conviction.

Omaha Supernovas announce team ambassadors

Omaha Supernovas announce team ambassadors

The team recently announced three ambassadors, in former Huskers Kenzie Knuckles and Kenzie Maloney, as well as former Creighton Bluejay Jaela Zimmerman. 

An Afghan family embraced him as one of their own; then came a coup, torture, war, the Taliban

An Afghan family embraced him as one of their own; then came a coup, torture, war, the Taliban

A Lincoln man who was 'adopted' into an Afghan family...and then helped give members of that family the gift of safety itself. From Kandahar to Lincoln.

Statewide abortion battle officially underway, petitions to hit streets soon

Statewide abortion battle officially underway, petitions to hit streets soon

Petitioners need 123,000 valid signatures by July 3rd in order to place the issue, an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution, on next November’s ballot.

Lincoln Starbucks workers striking for better staffing and union negotiations

Lincoln Starbucks workers striking for better staffing and union negotiations

Starbucks baristas across the country including Lincoln went on strike Thursday as part of an ongoing effort to unionize the company’s stores.

Man sentenced to jail for role in fatal Omaha crash

Man sentenced to jail for role in fatal Omaha crash

The driver in a fatal crash that killed one person in Omaha received his sentence today.

Omaha man sentenced in Lincoln’s deadly 2022 Memorial Weekend crash

Omaha man sentenced in Lincoln’s deadly 2022 Memorial Weekend crash

An Omaha man who killed two women and injured several people in a 2022 Memorial Weekend crash was sentenced to more than 21-23 years in prison Thursday afternoon.

Child pornography conviction sends Omaha man to prison

Child pornography conviction sends Omaha man to prison

Prison time was given to an Omaha man following his child pornography conviction.

New state lawmaker takes oath, questions how NE values ag land

New state lawmaker takes oath, questions how NE values ag land

Meyer takes over for former State Sen. Tom Briese, the new State Treasurer.

Search for Tyler Goodrich continues with few leads

Search for Tyler Goodrich continues with few leads

The mission to find 35-year-old Tyler Goodrich of Lincoln continues with few leads, so those coordinating search efforts are getting creative in the hopes of finding him.

Abortion rights petition drive ready to push for 'fetal viability'

Abortion rights petition drive ready to push for 'fetal viability'

Nebraska’s 12-week abortion ban would be moved to roughly 24 weeks if one abortion rights group gets its way.

HOMEGROWN HUSKER - Kicker Tristan Alvano

HOMEGROWN HUSKER - Kicker Tristan Alvano

HOMEGROWN HUSKER - Kicker Tristan Alvano

Elkhorn voters OK major school fix up

Elkhorn voters OK major school fix up

$123 million bond issue passes easily

Man dies in Waterloo structure fire

Man dies in Waterloo structure fire

A man was pronounced dead after he was found inside a structure fire in Waterloo.

Huskers use struggles with Wisconsin as motivation, Satterfield talks turnover issues

Huskers use struggles with Wisconsin as motivation, Satterfield talks turnover issues

On Saturday, Nebraska will look to do something they haven’t done since joining the Big Ten - win at Camp Randall Stadium.

Trev Alberts gets pay increase, extension through 2031

Trev Alberts gets pay increase, extension through 2031

University of Nebraska President Ted Carter announced today that he has granted Athletic Director Trev Alberts a new contract that will keep the Huskers’ leader in Nebraska through at least 2031.

Papillion man accused of assaulting former Arizona senator to be extradited to Iowa

Papillion man accused of assaulting former Arizona senator to be extradited to Iowa

The man suspected of assaulting former Arizona Sen. Martha McSally while she was in the Omaha-metro last week is awaiting extradition to Iowa.

Man spends hours in upside-down vehicle after swerving to avoid deer in north Lincoln

Man spends hours in upside-down vehicle after swerving to avoid deer in north Lincoln

A man spent about six hours inside his totaled vehicle after crashing into Deadmans Run to avoid hitting a deer Tuesday morning, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.

School spending vote comes with a twist

School spending vote comes with a twist

Elkhorn voters are being asked to vote up or down on a $123 million school bond issue.

But unlike a lot, maybe most school bond issues, according to officials here, it comes without a tax increase.

Rhule takes blame for Maryland loss, Huskers look to limit turnovers at Wisconsin

Rhule takes blame for Maryland loss, Huskers look to limit turnovers at Wisconsin

Matt Rhule met with the media on Monday.

Tuberculosis scare prompts 'public health emergency' in Omaha

Tuberculosis scare prompts 'public health emergency' in Omaha

Symptoms include a cough that lasts for weeks, coughing up blood, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, no appetite, chills, fever, and night sweats.

Omaha foster parent accused of felony child abuse appears in court

Omaha foster parent accused of felony child abuse appears in court

The man arrested in connection with a 2021 felony child abuse case made his first appearance in court Monday morning.

State memo outlines legal fight with Omaha's new gun laws

State memo outlines legal fight with Omaha's new gun laws

Memo obtained by NCN includes state plans to stop the mayor’s attempt to keep guns out of city parks.

One sent to hospital after Monday morning crash

One sent to hospital after Monday morning crash

One person was hospitalized after a crash along the Douglas/Sarpy County line Monday morning.

Relatively rare case of tuberculosis at northwest Omaha child care center sparks investigation of 500 possible exposures

Relatively rare case of tuberculosis at northwest Omaha child care center sparks investigation of 500 possible exposures

Nebraska’s largest county is investigating more than 500 possible exposures to a “relatively rare” case of active tuberculosis at a northwest Omaha drop-in day care center, officials announced Thursday.

Man arrested in Omaha for child pornography, child abuse

Man arrested in Omaha for child pornography, child abuse

A man in Omaha was arrested for his reported connection to a 2021 child abuse and child pornography incident.

Omaha's streetcar plans already growing

Omaha's streetcar plans already growing

Jay Noddle, Omaha Streetcar Authority: “The project is on schedule.”