The Lincoln Police Department said a woman lost $40,000 to a scammer she thought was a famous actor messaging her on Instagram.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue said one person was rescued from a two-alarm apartment fire early Tuesday morning. 

At nearly one-month-old, a giant anteater is the latest animal to debut at the Lincoln Children's Zoo.

Just hours after a judge sentences an ex-congressman from Nebraska for lying to federal agents, voters in his district are expected to elect a different conservative Republican to represent the GOP-dominated district.

One year later after playing in the Tokyo Olympics in 3x3 basketball, Nebraska rising junior Keisei Tominaga will make senior national team debut next week.

46-year-old Edward Barta of Omaha, was sentenced in federal court on June 24.

It was announced that Kirk Tildon Foster, 52, formerly of Texas, was charged in federal court for failing to register as a sex offender.

Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures released a study about the experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations in Nebraska.

Tim Elko’s presence as a leader has loomed so large over the Mississippi baseball program that coach Mike Bianco has suggested, maybe only half-jokingly, that a statue should be built of him.

Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday.

Authorities said they have been notified of an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center in Omaha. 

The Douglas County Health Department announced they have confirmed a case of the orthopox virus and further CDC testing shows it is anticipated this will be the county's first case of monkeypox.

The Lincoln Police Department responded to a call of a man throwing tools out of a tow truck.

LPD said that officers discovered that sometime during the overnight hours the residence had been struck by a single gunshot. 

Omaha Police said they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 132nd and West Center Road late Sunday.

The Omaha Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash at Rose Blumkin Drive and Dodge Street on June 26.

Lincoln Police Department said a missing 74-year old has been found safe. 

Omaha Police said that vehicle speed and alcohol use were factors in a Sunday night crash on Dodge Street that left one person dead and another seriously injured.

Lincoln Police say they’re searching for a missing 74-year-old man Monday morning.

The Omaha Police Department are investigating a shooting that injured one person at 12th and Cass Street on Monday.

Vinny Palermo said he’s voting against Mayor Jean Stothert’s latest annexation package because the city doesn't have enough police officers to handle even one more resident.

A house fire resulted in the death of a cat and significant damage to two homes Sunday afternoon.

From building spaceships to international monuments, Ben Rhodes has created wonders out of K’NEX building pieces since he was a child.

A man is behind bars after allegedly driving police across town ending in a multi-car wreck.

An inmate in his 90's died on Saturday in Lincoln at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Lincoln Police Department is investigating the shooting of two people at the Seacrest Field parking lot. 

The ruling was overturned Friday. 49 years after the landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade this Friday. Today, dozens gathered at the state capitol to celebrate the decision.

The decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade came down by the Supreme Court Friday morning, and those in opposition hit the streets in Lincoln making sure their voices were heard. The rally drew hundreds of people in Lincoln Friday evening.

The rally began at five and after speeches in front of the memorial, the crowd made its way to Dodge

A Sarpy County inmate was found unresponsive Friday.

Gov. Pete Ricketts said he was happy with the Supreme Court's decision and that he will meet with Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers to discuss how Nebraska will respond to the Supreme Court decision.

A 30-year-old sentenced man removed his monitoring device and left the corrections center where he was held at.

A 40-year-old man receives 36 months of imprisonment for possession of child pornography.

The Nebraska Supreme court has denied the post-conviction appeal of a death row inmate who said his defense attorney was so inept that his right to a fair trial had been compromised.

The Lincoln Police Department look into a burglary at a storage unit that happened the previous week.

The Lincoln Police Department was called in for a handgun that was found laying on the ground.

The Lincoln Police Department arrested a 60-year-old man who was trespassing on a property for terroristic threats.

Nebraska will see a familiar foe in the 2022 ACC/Big Ten Men’s Basketball Challenge, as the Huskers will host Boston College at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Cindy Vanek was supposed to be recovering from COVID-19, but something was wrong.

Two Lincoln men were sentenced on separate drug charges, both of which involved fentanyl, in federal court on Thursday.

The Omaha Fire Department said smoking materials were to blame for a house fire in the southwest part of the city Wednesday.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought more than $500 million worth of Occidental Petroleum shares over the past week as it continued to invest heavily in oil producers this year.

Lincoln Police said they have been seeing an increase in counterfeit currency investigations. 

On Wednesday, June 15 the Lincoln Police Department said their Narcotics Unit and SWAT Team served a search warrant for a room at the Magnuson Hotel, which was the known residence of 37-year-old man .

Saunders County Sheriff's Office announced the loss of their Deputy Wednesday morning. 

A veteran Omaha Police officer has been placed on leave as the department conducts an internal investigation into the use of force during a Tuesday arrest.

UNK graduates, Emily Bridge and Katie Ward, design luxury homes for famous clients.

A new nonprofit is taking on its first lawsuit: an alleged abuse of animal rights in Nebraska.

A 44-year-old Omaha man was sentenced in federal court Wednesday on multiple fentanyl distribution charges.

An inmate who disappeared from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln last week, has returned to the facility on his own.

A man wanted on weapons and drug related warrants was arrested Wednesday afternoon with the help of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Tactical Response Unit, Lincoln Police and U.S. Marshals.

Mike Riley led the New Jersey Generals to a 9-1 regular-season record.

The signs of former President Donald Trump's next White House run are there, but he still hasn't formally launched an exploratory committee.

Lincoln Police Department is investigating another auto theft.

The Lincoln Police Department were called to help with an argument that turned violent.

A fire inspector determined a fire at a house in northwest Lincoln Tuesday morning was intentionally set. 

A 47-year-old man is dead after an apparent drowning in north Omaha.

Nebraska State Patrol said they have apprehended a juvenile following a pursuit on Tuesday morning. 

The Lincoln Police Department dealt with multiple case of auto related theft between June 19 and 20.

Officials said one person is dead after a rollover accident over the weekend. 

Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on the northwest side of the city early Tuesday morning.

Two teenagers were recovering after and ATV accident in southeast Nebraska.

Omaha Police Department arrested 26-year-old man on a felony warrant.

The cause of a fire near downtown Omaha Monday morning is under investigation.