DOJ charges 455 defendants in $6.5B health care fraud crackdown

Nebraska among states participating in nationwide operation

June 23, 2026Updated: June 23, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

DOJ charges 455 defendants in $6.5B health care fraud crackdown

The U.S Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Regional

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin

Multiple buildings in Omaha’s Blackstone district evacuated after foundation collapse along street

USDA issues warning to Creighton University over animal testing violation

Private power already stalled in Otoe County

Lincoln attorney disbarred after allegedly fabricating legal documents

State

Tee off with Upper Deck Golf at Memorial Stadium this October

Norfolk man arrested for threatening woman with gun, police say.

DOJ charges 455 defendants in $6.5B health care fraud crackdown

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Republican National Committee sues Nebraska over state election law

Sports

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April