Nebraska

Scotts Bluff County commissioners consider banning July 4th fireworks in rural areas due to extreme drought and wildfire risks.

State Sen. John Cavanaugh enacted a law in 2025 allowing Lincoln and Omaha voters to align off-year elections with statewide dates.

Google partners with Omaha MUD to cut data center water use. $3M grant for leak-detection could save 1B gallons annually.

LB1261 shifts cost burden for large projects to private industry, easing public power’s upfront investment role.

A new analysis finds fewer Americans are dying from alcohol, drugs, and suicide, though some Midwestern states saw increases.

Some patients quarantining for hantavirus at Nebraska Medical Center may leave this week; others choose to stay.

Nebraska baseball’s season ended with an 11-8 loss to Arizona State. Despite a late rally, the Huskers fell short.

Husker baseball trails Ole Miss, 6-3, top of 9th. Game delayed due to lightning. Ole Miss scored all 6 runs since 6th.

Sixteen Nebraska nursing homes closed in four years. A new homecare cooperative aims to help residents stay in their homes.