November 3Nebraska town adorns home in Christmas lights in memory of beloved firefighterA Nebraska town remembered a beloved volunteer firefighter by continuing his longtime tradition of adoring his home with Christmas lights.
October 18Kangaroo meat served to Nebraska school students, superintendent saysA Nebraska superintendent is apologizing for "anxiety and any harm" caused after a school chef served — without disclosing — kangaroo meat to students.
October 5Nebraska boy, 2, killed after ‘tragic bounce pad incident,’ sheriff saysA 2-year-old boy in Nebraska died Thursday following a “tragic bounce pad incident” at a pumpkin patch, authorities said Friday.
September 12Parents of Florida boy killed by gator welcome baby boyThe parents of a two-year-old boy who was killed by an alligator in Florida two years ago have welcomed a new son into the world.
September 7One inmate seriously injured, fire started after 16 cells unexpectedly open at Nebraska prisonOne inmate was seriously injured and a fire was started inside a Nebraska state prison, known to have a history of riots, after 16 cells unexpectedly opened Friday, officials say.
August 17Woman flashes toothy smile in mugshot after allegedly slashing boyfriend with swordA Nebraska woman arrested Wednesday flashed a wide smile in her mugshot.
August 14Nebraska uses fentanyl for first time in executionNebraska’s first execution since 1997 was carried out on Tuesday, using a lethal injection never before administered in the state.
August 10Nebraska's first execution since 1997 will proceed after judge rules in favor of inmate's wishes to continueNebraska’s first execution since 1997 will be carried out after a judge ruled Friday in favor of the inmate’s wishes, despite a German pharmaceutical company's lawsuit claiming the state illicitly obtained its drugs.
August 8Midwest ICE raids targeted businesses that hired, mistreated illegal immigrants, officials sayArresting 147, a federal law enforcement operation — one of the largest in Homeland Security Investigations’ 15-year history — targeted Midwestern businesses that officials say knowingly hired — and mistreated — illegal immigrants.
July 17Nebraska town might bar illegal immigrants from jobs, renting housesA Nebraska town is considering blocking undocumented immigrants from obtaining jobs or renting houses ahead of a new Costco plant opening in the area.
