She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. Takeaways about romance scams

Last year marked a record high for romance scams in the United States

July 16, 2026Updated: July 16, 2026

By JULIET LINDERMAN

Regional

Omaha man accused in White House UFC event plot extradited to Ohio

Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

Two Nebraska nurses disciplined after alleged reuse of deceased patients' medications

Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed

Omaha's Milan Laser grows to nation's largest laser hair removal company

State

Organizers of efforts to establish two new political parties in Nebraska submit signatures

Pine Ridge woman sentenced after shots fired inside Rushville home

Seven arrested, including juveniles, in western Nebraska drugs and weapons investigation

Regional economic confidence plummets in July

North Platte Man Charged in Adams County Child Enticement Case

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

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