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November 26, 2023

Nebraska woman gets marriage proposal after killing big buck on hunting trip

A Nebraska woman gets a marriage proposal shortly after killing a big buck on a hunting trip.

November 24, 2023

Nebraska man arrested after fatal Thanksgiving shooting of 10-year-old son

A father has been arrested in Omaha for the Thanksgiving Day shooting death of his 10-year-old son. The child later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, police say.

November 22, 2023

Nebraska man shot by police after attempting to run over officer, striking passenger who jumped from his Jeep

A man was shot in Lincoln, Nebraska, after driving his Jeep at an officer and striking a female passenger who fled his vehicle in the process.

November 17, 2023

Rural Nebraska town battles severe staff shortage, forcing residents to wait an hour or more for an ambulance

Nearly 4.5 million Americans reportedly have to wait more than 25 minutes for an ambulance as communities battle medical staffing shortages nationwide.

November 16, 2023

Nebraska coalition press to include abortion rights in state constitution

A coalition called Protect Our Rights is launching an initiative in Nebraska with the goal of securing abortion rights in the state constitution, officials say.

November 16, 2023

NE Gov. Pillen appoints former education board member to serve remaining term in legislative seat

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Fred Meyer, a former State Board of Education member, to fill a legislative seat. Meyer will complete the term of Sen. Tom Briese.

November 13, 2023

Nebraska, Iowa congressional delegations back plan to return undeveloped federal land to Winnebago Tribe

Nebraska and Iowa's congressional delegations have declared their support for legislation that would return undeveloped federal land to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

November 11, 2023

Nebraska teen accused of slitting her newborn baby's throat, hiding body in dog food bag

A teenager in Nebraska has been charged with slitting her newborn baby's throat before stashing the body in an empty dog food bag.

October 30, 2023

NE deputy shoots, hospitalizes wanted fugitive while off-duty

A wanted fugitive was shot by an off-duty deputy in Omaha over the weekend, The man is in serious but stable condition with a gunshot wound to the chest, authorities say.

October 24, 2023

Nebraska deputies fatally shoot suspect after prolonged chase

An armed suspect was reportedly shot and killed by Nebraska deputies following a lengthy Monday chase in Seward County, just outside Lincoln.