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April 29, 2026

Sexual predator ‘Cookie Monster’ caught in terrified child’s bed during midnight break-in, police say

A 65-year-old repeat sex offender allegedly entered a child's bedroom naked. He is now held on $1.25 million bond in Douglas County Corrections.

April 29, 2026

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach admits sexual relationship with ex-player, lawsuit claims

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach Chuck Love admitted he had a sexual relationship with a player before her dismissal, according to court documents filed.

April 29, 2026

University of Nebraska at Kearney pulls trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat

A transgender-focused faculty training at the University of Nebraska at Kearney was canceled after online backlash and condemnation from Gov. Jim Pillen.

April 28, 2026

Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies'

Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse lamented a global birth rate crisis on "60 Minutes," saying richer societies have largely stopped having sex and making babies.

April 24, 2026

Nebraska ends in-state tuition benefits for illegal immigrants under DOJ deal

Under a proposed consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, Nebraska agreed to permanently end in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.

April 15, 2026

Maniac who stabbed boy outside Walmart was previously freed after attacking dad, church rampage: report

A Nebraska woman fatally shot by police after allegedly cutting a boy at a Walmart had prior felony charges for allegedly stabbing her father in 2024.

April 14, 2026

Omaha police shoot and kill woman after alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt

Omaha police say officers shot and killed a woman who cut a 3-year-old boy with a knife in a Nebraska Walmart parking lot.

April 3, 2026

Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

Dan Osborn is reportedly restructuring his Nebraska Senate campaign after a complaint alleged his operation improperly steered money to his wife and other relatives through PACs and consulting firms.

March 23, 2026

Senate hopeful with deep Dem ties slapped with scathing complaint targeting alleged family payout 'scheme'

A complaint asks the Federal Election Commission to investigate Nebraska Senate hopeful Dan Osborn over $434,734 in alleged campaign and PAC payments to five relatives and himself.

March 18, 2026

College track and field athlete Matthew Wing, 22, killed in wrong-way crash in Missouri

College track athlete Matthew Wing was killed in a wrong-way collision on Interstate 49 in Missouri Friday, according to online records. The university confirmed his death Tuesday.