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Lincoln's Sandhills Global Youth Complex Holds Grand Opening
Lincoln's Sandhills Global Youth Complex Holds Grand Opening

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Sandhills Global Youth Complex held its official grand opening ceremony on Saturday, April 26 to great excitement and fanfare as members of the community came out to celebrate a project long in the making.

Flood Communications Senior VP Janet Noll earns Top Producer award from Omaha Chamber

Flood Communications Senior VP Janet Noll earns Top Producer award from Omaha Chamber

A top executive at Flood Communications is receiving a major local award.

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a brief pursuit in Omaha late Wednesday evening.

Crete Area Medical Center names Julie Lacy new CEO

Crete Area Medical Center names Julie Lacy new CEO

A hospital that's a key part of a major statewide health system has its new leader: Crete Area Medical Center has named Julie Lacy its new CEO.

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced from the first of three rounds of debate β€” but with a caveat.

Nebraska native Jake Diekman returns to pitch 2025 season with Lincoln Saltdogs

Nebraska native Jake Diekman returns to pitch 2025 season with Lincoln Saltdogs

Former Southern Raider and Doane Tiger Jake Diekman will bring his 13 seasons of MLB experience to the Lincoln Saltdogs pitching staff this summer.

Officials give update on small plane crash in Platte River that killed 3

Officials give update on small plane crash in Platte River that killed 3

Officials have released new information about a small plane crash south of Fremont that killed all three people on board.

A jury found Nebraska's Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates in 2020

A jury found Nebraska's Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates in 2020

A jury has found that the Nebraska Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates during an ugly legislative race five years ago and ordered it to pay her $500,000.

Community support propels York girl to Elks nationals

Community support propels York girl to Elks nationals

From educators to Elks, friends and family,  it’s all hands on deck in the Duke community helping a 9-year-old hone in on her shooting.

UPDATE: Three confirmed dead following Platte River plane crash

UPDATE: Three confirmed dead following Platte River plane crash

Three people died when a small airplane crashed into a river in eastern Nebraska Friday night, authorities said.

Extreme hail, winds cause major damage in Fremont

Extreme hail, winds cause major damage in Fremont

Many in Fremont are assessing damage on Friday following a severe storm.

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night

Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa is under a Tornado Watch on Thursday, April 17, effective from 5 p.m. CT Thursday through midnight. The potential area of impact includes Jefferson and Gage Counties and many other areas to the north.

Berry Law Celebrates 60 Years with Ribbon Cutting

Berry Law Celebrates 60 Years with Ribbon Cutting

PAPILLION, Neb. β€” A prominent law firm that champions veterans celebrated 60 years in the Cornhusker state by opening a new building.

Berry Law held a ribbon cutting for its newest office at 312 Olson Drive in Papillion on Friday.

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport,

NU President responds to legislature’s funding recommendation

NU President responds to legislature’s funding recommendation

The president of the University of Nebraska system is responding to the legislature's funding recommendations.

Winner-take-all bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature, a blow to governor

Winner-take-all bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature, a blow to governor

The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill seeking to alter how the state awards Electoral College votes for president after Republicans in the officially nonpartisan body failed to secure enough votes to overcome a four-hour filibuster.

Lawmakers recommend 1.25% funding increase for NU, falling short of university’s request

Lawmakers recommend 1.25% funding increase for NU, falling short of university’s request

The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee voted to recommend a 1.25% increase in state funding for the University of Nebraska on Tuesday, walking back earlier plans for deep cuts but still falling short of the university’s original request.

BHECN debuts β€˜Project PEACE’, aimed at treating behavioral health conditions

BHECN debuts β€˜Project PEACE’, aimed at treating behavioral health conditions

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is looking to better the future of healthcare across Nebraska with a new initiative knowns as Project PEACE.

Holland Community Opera Fellowship wants to make Opera accessible to the community

Holland Community Opera Fellowship wants to make Opera accessible to the community

Directed by Wendy Kaiser, the program collaborates annually with more than a dozen community partners, including preschools, senior centers, and juvenile justice centers.

Norfolk man accused of assault, hate crime on UNL campus

Norfolk man accused of assault, hate crime on UNL campus

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department arrested a 21-year-old Norfolk man Thursday morning in connection with a reported hate crime on campus.

Gov. Pillen to recognize Sisters as WWII Hometown Heroes

Gov. Pillen to recognize Sisters as WWII Hometown Heroes

Gov. Jim Pillen is continuing to honor Nebraskans who served in World War II. 

Lancaster County crash ejects driver, leaves one hospitalized

Lancaster County crash ejects driver, leaves one hospitalized

One person is in the hospital after an SUV rollover crash south of Bennett, Sunday night. 

Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp

Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp

LINCOLN, Neb. β€” Hundreds of aspiring volleyball stars learned from some of the best around on Sunday.

PBA converted into rodeo arena, ahead of PBR event

PBA converted into rodeo arena, ahead of PBR event

It’s normally known as the home of Nebraska Basketball and various concerts, but on Friday, Pinnacle Bank Arena is being transformed into a playground for some of the worlds greatest cowboys and wranglers.

Progress on PWF Road nears after site visit from Olsson and NDOT

Progress on PWF Road nears after site visit from Olsson and NDOT

Officials and scientists from Olsson and NDOT dropped in on Diller to assess the status of the PWF Road and its nearby environment, bringing the start date for the road's reconstruction ever closer.

Nebraskans urged to update measles vaccine as cases surge nationwide

Nebraskans urged to update measles vaccine as cases surge nationwide

Local health professionals are urging Nebraskans to check and update their vaccination status with measles cases on the rise nationally.

Proposed amendment would give Nebraska voters choice to totally eliminate inheritance tax

Proposed amendment would give Nebraska voters choice to totally eliminate inheritance tax

Nebraska remains one of just five states that inflicts a tax on relatives of the recently deceased. And this month, the state legislature considered a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the inheritance tax altogether.  

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

It didn't take the Lincoln Southeast Knights very long to make headlines in the 2025 spring soccer season after traveling to Columbus and beating the Discoverers 2-0.

Garfield site chosen for Lincoln's new Downtown Convention Center

Garfield site chosen for Lincoln's new Downtown Convention Center

Assemble Lincoln, has announced that the Garfield Public/Private site as the convention center's location.

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires.

Lincoln Declares Snow Emergency

Lincoln Declares Snow Emergency

LINCOLN, Neb.β€” The capital city has declared a snow emergency.

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor-Baird held a press conference with city officials Wednesday afternoon to make the announcement...

Two adults dead, one teen critically injured in domestic violence incident

Two adults dead, one teen critically injured in domestic violence incident

Two adults dead and one teen injured following a domestic violence incident in Lincoln.

Lincoln teacher arrested for alleged child abuse on three elementary school children

Lincoln teacher arrested for alleged child abuse on three elementary school children

A teacher in Nebraska's metro area has been arrested for child abuse. 

Troopers Arrest One After Assist from OPD Aviation Unit

Troopers Arrest One After Assist from OPD Aviation Unit

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from several partner agencies, have made an arrest following an aerial pursuit of a motorcycle in and around the Omaha area Sunday evening.

Skutt rolls past Scottsbluff, completes first ever Class B three-peat

Skutt rolls past Scottsbluff, completes first ever Class B three-peat

With the win, the Skyhawks become the first team in Class B to win three straight state titles since 1989, finishing the year at 23-5.

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan completed a perfect run through the bracket by beating Cross County in the title game to become the first #8-seed to win a boys basketball state title since 2009.

Papillion-La Vista South survives second half sprint to win first state title in school history

Papillion-La Vista South survives second half sprint to win first state title in school history

The Papillion-La Vista South Titans staved off a furious Omaha Westside comeback attempt in the second half to claim their first ever state basketball championship by a score of 61-58.

Defense lifts Ashland-Greenwood to third boys basketball state title in four years

Defense lifts Ashland-Greenwood to third boys basketball state title in four years

Ashland-Greenwood had to get through some growing pains in January to be able to get better in March - and here in March, the Bluejays stand on top as C1 boys basketball champions once again.

Papillion-La Vista South marches to State Championship after narrow win over Millard North

Papillion-La Vista South marches to State Championship after narrow win over Millard North

LINCOLN - Bryson Bahl's 33 points helps Papillion-La Vista South power past Millard North for a chance at a State Title

Concordia jumps ahead with late three to beat Sidney and advance to C1 semifinals

Concordia jumps ahead with late three to beat Sidney and advance to C1 semifinals

LINCOLN - Concordia's Drew Kulus hit a late three pointer with 40 seconds left to help lift the Mustangs over the Sidney Red Raiders

Omaha’s Everingham selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in United States this year

Omaha’s Everingham selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in United States this year

Nicole Everingham Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and

Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families

Police investigate claims of sexual misconduct as Diocese of Lincoln suspends Pius X priest

Police investigate claims of sexual misconduct as Diocese of Lincoln suspends Pius X priest

The Diocese of Lincoln has suspended a priest and teacher with Pius X amid self-reported allegations of sexual misconduct.

Local leaders discuss Fairbury’s strengths and weaknesses in dialog with UNL students

Local leaders discuss Fairbury’s strengths and weaknesses in dialog with UNL students

In a conversation with economics students from UNL, leaders in Fairbury politics and business highlighted the community's values as a strength and identified affordable housing and retaining population as needed areas of growth.

Body found in southwest Lincoln confirmed as missing man Tyler Goodrich

Body found in southwest Lincoln confirmed as missing man Tyler Goodrich

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the body discovered in southwest Lincoln Saturday morning are the remains of 35-year-old Tyler Goodrich β€” the man who went missing from his home in November 2023.

Human remains found near home of missing Lincoln man

Human remains found near home of missing Lincoln man

Authorities are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered in a wooded area near Highway 77 and W. Pioneers on Saturday morning.

Skutt goes wire to wire, top Griffins for first ever state title

Skutt goes wire to wire, top Griffins for first ever state title

It's been a long time coming, and a long four years for Omaha Skutt Catholic, but the Skyhawks can finally call themselves state champions. 

Oakland-Craig rallies from double-digit halftime deficit to earn first C2 girls basketball championship

Oakland-Craig rallies from double-digit halftime deficit to earn first C2 girls basketball championship

Trailing by as many as 15 points in the first half and by 12 at the halftime break, Oakland-Craig rallied to upend Elkhorn Valley 51-46 in the 2025 C2 Girls Basketball championship game.

Millard West cruises to second straight Class A Title over Omaha Westside

Millard West cruises to second straight Class A Title over Omaha Westside

For the second straight year, the Millard West Wildcats are the queens of Girls Class A Basketball. 

Lincoln Christian caps undefeated season with second straight C1 championship

Lincoln Christian caps undefeated season with second straight C1 championship

Lincoln Christian capped off an undefeated season by defeating Milford for the second time this season to clinch their second straight C1 girls basketball championship.

Fremont man sentenced to 280 months for child porn crimes

Fremont man sentenced to 280 months for child porn crimes

A 41-year-old Fremont man was sentenced to more than 23 years in prison for child pornography charges. 

Nebraska state troopers respond to over 300 weather-related incidents Wednesday

Nebraska state troopers respond to over 300 weather-related incidents Wednesday

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 300 weather-related traffic incidents during Nebraska’s latest winter storm. Tragically, one crash near Grand Island involved multiple fatalities.

Blizzard conditions shut down I-80 from Grand Island to Lincoln

Blizzard conditions shut down I-80 from Grand Island to Lincoln

Interstate 80 was closed in both directions between Grand Island and Lincoln as blizzard conditions created treacherous travel across central Nebraska.

Tangled power lines cause major power outage in Lincoln

Tangled power lines cause major power outage in Lincoln

Power is out for thousands in Lincoln after extreme wind caused power lines to become tangled.

Crete is first Nebraska city to achieve Certified Welcoming status

Crete is first Nebraska city to achieve Certified Welcoming status

After ten years of work, Crete has been awarded a national designation that recognizes efforts to improve the lives of everyone who lives there - regardless of where they come from.

DOGE website lists office closures in Valentine, Scottsbluff, Lincoln

DOGE website lists office closures in Valentine, Scottsbluff, Lincoln

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified three Nebraska offices set to close, according to its β€œWall of Receipts” website.

Two teen boys have been arrested in death of Omaha man

Two teen boys have been arrested in death of Omaha man

Law enforcement in the metro area have arrested two teen boys in connection to the death of a 60-year-old Omaha man. 

Offender and victim named in LPD domestic violence case

Offender and victim named in LPD domestic violence case

Friday morning the Lincoln Police Department released the names of both the victim and offender in Wednesday's fatal domestic disturbance. 

Two dead following domestic disturbance in Lincoln

Two dead following domestic disturbance in Lincoln

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a domestic disturbance that left two people dead in southeast Lincoln.

Three women sentenced in connection to sex trafficking investigation

Three women sentenced in connection to sex trafficking investigation

Investigations started in 2022, and now all three women who were arrested on sex trafficking related charges received their sentences at the beginning of 2025. 

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

A Southwest flight from Omaha narrowly avoided a plane crash near a Chicago airport.

State Capitol to bathe in orange light to remember those housed at Genoa boarding school

State Capitol to bathe in orange light to remember those housed at Genoa boarding school

The Nebraska State Capitol will be bathed in orange light on Thursday to remember and honor the survivors and descendants of the Genoa Industrial School.

Nebraska State Patrol mourns loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, killed in line of duty

Nebraska State Patrol mourns loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, killed in line of duty

The Nebraska State Patrol is mourning the tragic loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, who was killed in the line of duty Monday after being struck by a snowplow on Interstate 80.

Nebraska State Trooper killed Monday during snow response

Nebraska State Trooper killed Monday during snow response

Monday afternoon the Nebraska State Patrol says one of their own has died while in the line of duty.

Five Nebraskans to be inducted into Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

Five Nebraskans to be inducted into Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association will induct Dennis & Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight and Dave Wingert into the NBA Hall of Fame on August 12th in La Vista during the NBA Annual Convention.

Slithering snakes and roaming reptiles make for an interactive pet store in Bellevue

Slithering snakes and roaming reptiles make for an interactive pet store in Bellevue

Bellevue held a reptile show over the weekend, allowing people to interact with many different reptiles.