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February 1, 2024

US Army denies request to return remains of Native American boys who died at Pennsylvania boarding school

Two Native American boys from Nebraska died at a Pennsylvania boarding school over a century ago. Their tribe is seeking the boys' remains, but the Army has denied their request.

February 1, 2024

Nebraska lawmaker proposes bill aimed at simplifying process for removing names from referendum petitions

Nebraska Sen. Linehan, who pushed a law for private school scholarships, is now seeking to simplify the process of removing signatures from petitions against it.

January 23, 2024

Nebraska Speaker of Legislature asks lawmakers to leave behind last year's hostilities

Speaker of the NE Legislature, Sen. John Arch, is putting measures into place to avoid disruptive filibusters and has asked legislators to "hit the reset button" after last year.

January 17, 2024

Planned overhaul of Omaha's Eppley Airfield valued at nearly $1 billion

A $950 million upgrade to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, will include larger boarding and baggage claim areas, new dining and shopping venues and a glass-domed entrance.

January 10, 2024

Nebraska travel guide: Unmissable sights and activities around the Cornhusker State

Discover Nebraska's beckoning allure of historical landmarks and museums, along with its breathtaking natural marvels and vibrant cultural offerings.

January 8, 2024

Nebraska Senator introduces bill to make nitrogen asphyxiation a legal method of execution

State Sen. Loren Lippincott of NE seeks to legalize asphyxiation by nitrogen when carrying out the death penalty, even as the first execution by nitrogen is blocked in Alabama courts

January 3, 2024

Judge lets case against small-town Nebraska priest's alleged killer proceed

A Nebraska judge agreed Wednesday that there exists probable cause for a murder case to be brought against Kierre Williams, the suspect in the Rev. Stephen Gutgsell's murder.

January 2, 2024

State employees get reprieve from Nebraska Gov. Pillen's return-to-office order

Nebraska state government employees have been granted a temporary reprieve from Republican Gov. Jim Pillen's order unilaterally ending remote work.

December 29, 2023

Nebraska prosecutors make fourth attempt to try double murder suspect

Nebraska state prosecutors are set to try 24-year-old Nyir Kuek for the fourth time on charges of first-degree murder following a third mistrial, officials say.

December 26, 2023

Constitutional carry: 2023 saw new milestone for gun rights

The U.S. became a constitutional carry-majority nation in 2023, despite only 16 states having such laws on the books just three years ago.