Pillen Sidesteps Sasse Replacement Question; Blood Says She'd Pick Placeholder

Nebraska law requires the governor to fill an open U.S. Senate seat within 45 days of a vacancy.

McConnell Tells CNN He Wants Ricketts To Replace Sen. Sasse

Ricketts said if he is interested in the position, he would leave the decision to the next governor.

$35 Million Federal Grant To Expand Internet Access For Winnebago Tribe Of Nebraska

The funds will be used to install fiber connecting about 600 unserved tribal households, 40 businesses and 16 community anchor institutions.

Nebraska First Lady Doubles Down On Her Support For Democratic Congressional Candidate Patty Pansing Brooks

Susanne Shore doesn't share her husband's Republican affiliation.

Laurie Richards Reflects On Her Film Career — For The State Of Nebraska

For almost three decades, she helped bring Cornhusker State prairies and skies to the silver screen in movies such as "Nebraska."

Nebraska Prison Watchdog Says Death Of Inmate Might Have Been Prevented With Regular Health Exams

Niccole Wetherell died from from cervical cancer in 2o21.

Subway Car Takes The Win In “Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska” Contest

The car was made in the Lincoln plant of Kawasaki Motors.

Protesters Disrupt Sen. Sasse's Public Appearances At U. Florida

The U.S. senator from Nebraska is the sole presidential finalist at the university.

Frakes Says He's Leaving The Nebraska Prison System In A Better Place

However, he said major challenges lay ahead in hiring adequate mental health and medical staff to treat the state’s 5,500 prison inmates.

Actor Wes Studi To Receive First Chief Standing Bear Award For Courage

will receive the award Monday night at a sold-out banquet at Lincoln’s Lied Center to celebrate the award and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Ricketts Punts Decision To Next Governor To Appoint Replacement For Ben Sasse If He Resigns

Ricketts issued a statement Friday afternoon after speculation that he might appoint himself to the Senate post.

Ricketts Could Appoint Himself To Fill U.S. Senate Seat, But Should He?

Some Nebraska Republicans, on background, predicted Ricketts would not appoint himself, though they felt he should consider it.

Nebraska Man Gets Prison For Threatening Colorado Election Official

Travis Ford will serve 18 months for making threatening posts on an Instagram page concerning Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.

Nebraska Sen. Brewer Headed Back To Ukraine, This Time To Take Bibles, Evacuate Elderly

He will return to the war-torn country on Oct. 14, after undergoing another chemotherapy treatment for an ongoing bout with leukemia.

University Of Nebraska Medical Center Research Program Continues To Grow

Total sponsored program awards reached $251.9 million, an increase of 10%, this past fiscal year.

Four-Wheel Vehicle Started Fire In Nebraska National Forest Near Halsey, Officials Now Say

The UTV was on a designated trail in the hand-planted forest.

U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse Is Expected To Announce Resignation From Senate

The University of Florida on Thursday afternoon listed the Nebraska Republican as the only finalist for its presidency.

Christian Broadcaster Stan Parker Announces Run For Lincoln Mayor

The former University of Nebraska football player has been endorsed by his former coach, Tom Osborne.

A Pair Of Longtime Nebraska Nonprofits Serving Refugees And Immigrants Join As One Legal Entity

Together, this past year, the organizations have resettled nearly 600 newcomers.

Fire In Nebraska National Forest Near Halsey Now 94% Contained

The human-caused wildfire scored more than 18,000 acres.

Contest Seeks To Learn: What's The Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska?

More than 20,000 voters have chimed in so far.

Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held At North Platte Beef-Processing Facility

The plant is projected to have a $1.1 billion yearly economic impact on the area.

Wildfire In Nebraska National Forest Deemed 56% Contained

High humidity and lower winds Tuesday aided firefighters seeking to corral a blaze in the Halsey area.

Problem-Solving Courts Broadly Popular, But How To Expand Them Remains Unclear

Officials say they are a more effective way to turn lives of crime around and a much less costly alternative than prison.

Civic Nebraska Seeking Election Protectors

Live and virtual training sessions are being offered.

Nebraska's First Commercial Carbon Capture And Storage Project To Be In Bridgeport

Advocates for corn-based ethanol maintain that to remain competitive, ethanol needs to reduce its carbon footprint.

Regional Survey Shows Slumping Economic Confidence, Foresees ‘Flat' Holiday Activity

Confidence in the economy slumped again in September, fueling the worst string of optimism readings since the 2008-09 recession.

Ricketts Visits Southern Border To Thank Nebraska Guard Personnel

The Nebraska governor also took a swipe at federal border policies.

Struggling Homeowners Can Now Tap Pandemic-Related Fund For Overdue Utility And Internet Bills

Nebraska is expanding the types of overdue house-related bills that a federal aid program will cover.

First Early Fall Ballots By Mail Get Sent Out This Week In Nebraska

People can request early ballots until the close of business on Oct. 28.

Nebraska Gets $30 Million To Install Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles

The stations will soon be going up along Interstate 80 and two highways in the Omaha area.

Unique Sandhills Winery Amid ‘Ocean Of Grass' Plans Expansion

Plans include a commercial kitchen, events center, and an upgraded campground.

24 Nebraska Legislative Candidates Pledge To End Secret Votes For Committee Chairs

A dozen state senators who are not up for re-election this year have also signed the pledge.

Former Nebraska Assistant Prison Warden Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Acts With Inmate In Exchange For Dropping Sex Charges

Sarah Nelson Torsiello was accused of kissing and fondling a then-37-year-old inmate who was serving life in prison for murder.

Firefighter Dies Fighting Halsey Wildfire That Has Burned 15,000 Acres, Lookout Tower And 4-H Camp Buildings

Mike Moody, 59, died after experiencing a “medical emergency” while working the fire on Sunday.

Sparks Fly In Final 1st District House Debate Between Flood, Pansing Brooks

Both candidates boiled down the decision in the race to a matter of trust.

Rent Aid Program Covering The Bulk Of Nebraska Hits A Snag As It Sunsets

A crescendo in controversy came earlier this year when Ricketts rejected a second round of the emergency rent aid.

Nebraska AG Joins Five States Suing The Biden Administration To Stop Student Debt Cancellation

The lawsuit argues that Congress never approved massive student loan cancellation.

‘Tenemos Derechos' And Other Public Messaging Welcomes Immigrant Nebraskans

Drivers cruising through Fremont, Grand Island, Lexington, and South Omaha will notice the welcoming messages on billboards.

Roger Welsch, Spinner Of Tall Tales About Nebraska And Tractors, Says He's Entering Hospice

Welsch, 85, is best known for his “Postcards from Nebraska” segments that he used to produce for the “Sunday Morning” show on CBS.