The two biggest U.S. railroad unions were working Wednesday ahead of key ratification votes to dispel rumors about the contract deals that averted a potentially devastating nationwide strike.

Conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, appeared on Thursday for a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

If you're interested in adopting Chuy, you can contact the Paws and Claws Adoption Center at 402-562-5683.

An Osceola man is accused of trying to kill a Hastings Police officer in connection to an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday.

Husker basketball is looking to end a streak of losing seasons under Fred Hoiberg with another fairly new group this year.

A 52-year-old rural Howells man was arrested Tuesday after Stanton County authorities executed a search warrant Tuesday afternoon.

An eastern Nebraska hospital has announced the winner of one of its most prestigious awards.

The City of Columbus has an ordinance requiring residents to have a license for their pets.

Police found the victim had been held against her will for several hours in a garage.

The Huskers are back to work, preparing for Saturday night’s homecoming tilt with Indiana.

Central Community College added $442.1 million in income to its 25-county service area’s economy.

The fall rematch of this summer’s special election for Congress between U.S. Republican Rep. Mike Flood of Norfolk and State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln, a Democrat, will heat up next week.

It was announced Friday that 43-year-old Nicholas Holder, of Grand Island, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

A 26-year-old Schuyler man has been indicted in federal court for allegedly providing fraudulent social security cards.

If you're interested in adopting Diego, you can contact the Paws and Claws Adoption Center at 402-562-5683.

A Columbus nurse is receiving recognition from her employer for exemplary service to her community.

Cooler temperatures have arrived across much of Nebraska, but not before record-setting heat gripped large swaths of the state.

As Nebraska gets ready for casino gaming, state officials are giving residents the ability to take themselves out of the game. 

Children and their parents will get to learn about EMS vehicles, how to stay safe in cars, and what to do in certain situations like fires and downed electric lines.

Round two of the first ever 'Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska' tournament now has eight contestants. 

It may be a bye week for Nebraska, but there was no shortage of talking points at Mickey Joseph’s Tuesday press conference.

A new bank is gearing up to open in Colfax County, with construction on the new building having just wrapped up.

A lot has changed in the world of college football since it was announced Oklahoma and Nebraska would play one another in back to back years five years ago.

Nebraska interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph has relieved defensive coordinator Erik Chinander of his duties. 

Kearney High School earned the top honor during the 63rd annual UNK Band Day Parade and competition.

A day that started with widespread optimism, did not end the way the Huskers had hoped as Oklahoma dominates Nebraska 49-14.

Authorities in Polk County said they responded to a fatality accident Friday morning. 

An important part of the game day tradition at Memorial Stadium is keeping fans safe and that’s exactly the goal of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Authorities in Columbus responded to a three-vehicle accident that resulted in multiple injuries Thursday night. 

Members of one union rejected a tentative deal with the largest U.S. freight railroads Wednesday, while two ratified agreements and three others remained at the bargaining table just days ahead of a strike deadline.

A car wash and an animal shelter are teaming up for a good cause this weekend in Platte County.

The Boone County Sheriff's Office said they have found Airendella Loughman.

The Columbus Community Hospital Wellness Center held a beam signing Tuesday morning, with city and area leaders coming out in support of the new field house.

It’s a new era for Husker football. Scott Frost is out as head coach, Mickey Joseph in as interim head coach.

Authorities are releasing more details about a crash that killed two people near Grand Island.

Trev Alberts called it a tough and sad day, that being the firing of head coach Scott Frost on Sunday

The Columbus community came together Sunday to support victims of child abuse.

Nebraska fell to Georgia Southern 45-42 on Saturday night in Lincoln. 

An Oklahoma man is facing charges after authorities say he was involved in a serious car accident.

Nebraska Volleyball has yet to lose a match, or even a set in 2022, but they face their toughest test to date this Wednesday.

Columbus Community Hospital is among an elite 36 percent of hospitals nationwide to earn an award from the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals list.

A Columbus Community Hospital professional is moving up.

The Columbus Police Department responded to a stabbing report early Tuesday morning. 

After Nebraska's 38-17 win over North Dakota on Saturday head coach Scott Frost and the Huskers had time to reflect on the win.

Many counties across Nebraska had dense fog warnings in the earlier part of Labor Day morning. 

A tiny village in northeast Nebraska held the largest Labor Day weekend fireworks display in the state.

On Saturday, Nebraska hosted North Dakota in their 2022 home opener and a large group of Fighting Hawks faithful made the trip to Lincoln.

A northeast Nebraska farmer was sentenced in federal court Friday for profiting off of incorrect information related to federal crop insurance.

Sarah Ehlers from the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce will be part of a nationally recognized program.

An immigrant advocate says the ideas sound costly and impractical

Slow and steady wins the race, and that was the case on Thursday night in Columbus, where the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks defeated the Discoverers 29-7.

Across Nebraska, a troubling number of school desks have sat empty during the past few years, say experts, teachers and school leaders now trying to fix the issue. 

Authorities in Polk County said they were called to an injury accident Thursday before noon. 

The Nebraska State Patrol troopers with the Carrier Enforcement Division held surprise commercial vehicle inspections in Fremont and the surrounding area in Dodge County today.

In a state with a lot of outdoor summer activities one that may seem overlooked is frogging — it’s exactly what it sounds like: fishing for frogs.

A Platte County man was arrested on two separate warrants in less than a week, with both cases related to alleged stalking incidents.

For the second day in a row, Nebraska State Patrol troopers conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections in northeast Nebraska.

Two schools in Columbus were put on lockout early Tuesday after reports of a person carrying a gun in the area.

One person dead and multiple injured in a two-vehicle accident that happened in Butler County on Sunday.

Friday afternoon it was announced that Gov. Pete Ricketts appointed Denise Kracl to the County Court, Fifth Judicial District. 

Multiple vehicles were involved in crash in Columbus early Thursday evening.

A child likely died from a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in an eastern Nebraska river, health officials said.

Another Nebraska town is taking preliminary steps to possibly hosting casino games soon.

After Terrence Hersey had a stroke on the way home from his railroad job in 2015, he underwent months of therapy to learn how to put words together in sentences and learn to walk again.