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Ben Nelson announces $120 million StratCom contract 17 Aug 2012 | 03:18 am
U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson announced that the first contract is being awarded Thursday to build the U.S. Strategic Command headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base.
Shatel: Kearney kids shine new light on Little League World Series 17 Aug 2012 | 02:00 am
Look at them. Happy, fresh faces. Full of life, wonder. A team of 11- and 12-year-old boys, taking the field with “Nebraska” on their chests and getting to do it in front of God, country and ESPN. Thi...
Omaha launches app for city complaints 17 Aug 2012 | 01:42 am
Want to tell the city about a pothole, abandoned car or overgrown tree on your street? There's an app for that
$2 million Powerball ticket sold in Omaha 17 Aug 2012 | 12:35 am
The Nebraska Lottery said the winning ticket was sold at the Hy-Vee gas outlet near 156th Street and West Maple Road.
Report: Drought intensifies in Nebraska 17 Aug 2012 | 12:19 am
Rains that eased or stabilized parched conditions in some key farming states haven't helped in Nebraska.
West Nile virus cases in Nebraska increase 17 Aug 2012 | 12:16 am
Even though mosquito numbers are down due to the dry conditions, the risk of catching the virus remains.
Omaha police say drug robbery 'gone bad' behind 3 slayings 16 Aug 2012 | 03:00 pm
A drug robbery that went “bad” apparently led to the deaths of three South Omahans last month, according to testimony Wednesday from two police officers.
Obama visit's cost to Council Bluffs: about $38,000 16 Aug 2012 | 03:00 pm
“If the Secret Service asks for it, it's hard to say no. It's just the cost of doing business,” said Police Capt. Todd Weddum.
Ex-South Sarpy school district hopes new name — and iPads — help it stay alive 16 Aug 2012 | 03:00 pm
The rebranded Springfield Platteview district, with a new logo and slogan, seeks to reverse a loss of students to larger schools nearby.
High winds, heavy rain, hail hit metro area 16 Aug 2012 | 02:08 pm
After the storm system moves through the area, the rest of today is forecast to be mostly sunny, mild and windy.
