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No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

Nebraska budget back in $72M deficit after tax revenues hit below forecast

Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline

State auditor warns Nebraska health insurance fund could run out

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

$4.7 million in refunds coming to Black Hills customers in Nebraska

Learning Without Limits: UNK expands online options for undergraduate students

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

Medical cannabis regulations now headed to Nebraska AG, governor for approval

Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Pryce Sandfort to return to Nebraska for senior season

Elmwood Sen. Rob Clements reflects on 10 years of service in Nebraska Legislature

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

Fatal crash southwest of Humphrey

Man sentenced to death in Laurel quadruple homicide case

Columbus High names Conner Lowery head girls basketball coach

The Dorothy State: The rollicking history of the neon-orange dressing that tastes like home

Education Government & Politics Bill to expand support for struggling Nebraska K-3 readers falls to filibuster

‘Love like Jesus’: Polk County man remembered as passionate friend to all

Nebraska attorney faces suspension over alleged AI use in state Supreme Court brief

Polk County murder-suicide suspect dies

AARP Nebraska raises awareness as scam losses grow nationwide

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Pillen announces departure of Nebraska broadband director

John Cook to Receive Hall of Fame Honor in Omaha

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

NSP investigates apparent murder-suicide attempt in Polk County

Bacon: U.S. pressure on Iran aimed at talks, not regime change

The Latest: Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ but says Iran could still capitulate

New leadership at Habitat for Humanity: Ken Daniel to lead Columbus efforts

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation announces its 2026 induction class

Inside Nebraska’s budget: How policy proposals impacted state budget bills past and present

Refuge at risk: In Trump’s second term, Nebraska’s once-thriving refugee resettlement landscape has come undone

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

Pillen delivers closing address to Nebraska Legislature

April 17th 2026, 8:21 PM UTC

Pillen delivers closing address to Nebraska Legislature

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

April 17th 2026, 5:30 PM UTC

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Nominations sought for Step Forward awards

April 17th 2026, 1:43 PM UTC

Nominations sought for Step Forward awards

No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

April 16th 2026, 10:23 PM UTC

No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

April 16th 2026, 6:21 PM UTC

Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

April 16th 2026, 4:32 PM UTC

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

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Husker Sports

Husker notes: Nebraska completes dominant sweep of No. 12 USC

Husker notes: Nebraska trounces No. 12 USC in seven innings

Husker Notes: Huskers Stun No. 12 USC Behind Moyer's Walk-Off Bunt

Regents to consider $600M overhaul of Memorial Stadium

Big Ten Volleyball Tournament to Debut in November 2026

Sidney graduate Leeling earns Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honors

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Head of Iran’s forensic medicine organization says war’s death toll is now at least 3,375 people

An Iraqi captain keeps sailing despite the threat of attack amid regional war

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Sports

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar