Nebraska lawmakers pass plan to help struggling families afford school meals After years of trying, Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh’s bill creates a pilot program to help Nebraska families access no-cost school meals.

Nebraska lawmakers pass plan to help struggling families afford school meals

Ex-teacher arrested on child sex crime charges also charged with HIV exposure A former South Carolina teacher arrested on child sex crimes is facing additional charges.

Ex-teacher arrested on child sex crime charges also charged with HIV exposure

After Nebraska wildfires, officials urge long-term mental health check-ins One month after wildfires erupted across Nebraska and burned hundreds of thousands of acres, the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska is joining Nebraska Extension’s disaster response to help communities address the mental health toll.

After Nebraska wildfires, officials urge long-term mental health check-ins

Nebraska business owners left scrambling as Painted Tree Boutiques ceases operations Business owners are scrambling to retrieve their items after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly shut its doors on Tuesday.

Nebraska business owners left scrambling as Painted Tree Boutique ceases operations

Nebraska business owners left scrambling as Painted Tree Boutiques ceases operations Business owners are scrambling to retrieve their items after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly shut its doors on Tuesday.

Nebraska business owners left scrambling as Painted Tree Boutiques ceases operations

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores this year Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year.

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores this year

Iowa Football to vacate wins, face year of probation after tampering incident The Iowa Football program will be facing a list of punishments after an NCAA panel says the school undertook tampering violations.

Iowa Football to vacate wins, face year of probation after tampering incident

Strategy teams work on next steps for six-year health improvement plan Strategy team members within the South Heartland District Health Department's four county area plan their next steps for Community Health Improvement Plan.

Strategy teams work on next steps for six-year health improvement plan

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area offers year-round outdoor activities Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities year-round, from hiking and camping to a shooting sports complex.

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area offers year-round outdoor activities

Black Hills Energy to refund $4.7 million to Nebraska customers after rate adjustment The Nebraska Public Service Commission has approved a refund plan from Black Hills Energy that will return $4.7 million to customers across the state.

Black Hills Energy to refund $4.7 million to Nebraska customers after rate adjustment

Two-vehicle injury crash near Grand Island Hall County deputies responded Tuesday morning to a two-vehicle injury crash at Hwy 281 South and Platte Street near Grand Island.

Two-vehicle injury crash near Grand Island

Nonpartisan voters guide available ahead of Nebraska May primary The League of Women Voters of Nebraska has launched its nonpartisan online voters guide ahead of the May 12 primary election.

Nonpartisan voters guide available ahead of Nebraska May primary

Nebraska State Fair welcomes Home Free for free concert at TD Landing All-vocal country group Home Free is coming to the Nebraska State Fair for a free concert Friday, Sept. 4 as part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series.

Nebraska State Fair welcomes Home Free for free concert at TD Landing

Nursing homes are dumping patients at homeless shelters, federal inspectors report says Federal inspectors report a concern with nursing homes in Ohio discharging patients to homeless shelters.

Nursing homes are dumping patients at homeless shelters, federal inspectors report says

Omaha Police rush to incident at Walmart that left 1 dead, child injured Officers with the Omaha Police Department are on the scene of an incident Tuesday morning.

Omaha Police rush to incident at Walmart that left 1 dead, child injured

“What’s a life worth?” Rural Nebraska community struggles to keep EMS alive The city of Aurora is facing a mounting financial crisis, and its EMS department sits at the heart of it.

“What’s a life worth?” Rural Nebraska community struggles to keep EMS alive

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office For the Trump family, business is booming. Whereas the Trump Organization didn’t do a single deal overseas in Donald Trump’s first term as president, it did eight in the past year.

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water.

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Most of the days ahead will remain on the warm side, but there are a few storm systems worth watching in our future Most of the days ahead will remain on the warm side, but there are a few storm systems worth watching in our future.

Most of the days ahead will remain on the warm side, but there are a few storm systems worth watching in our future

This Day in History - April 14: J.C. Penney opens first store in Wyoming; business spreads to Nebraska soon after April 14, 1902 - James Cash Penney opened his first store in Wyoming on April 14, 1902.

This Day in History - April 14: J.C. Penney opens first store in Wyoming; business spreads to Nebraska soon after

16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister on Carnival cruise ship A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister on Carnival cruise ship

Man who self-deported to Mexico reunited with his dog A man who self-deported to Mexico was reunited with his dog.

Man who self-deported to Mexico reunited with his dog

Trump administration agrees to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.

Trump administration agrees to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York

Mom charged with shooting ex-boyfriend as he checked on their child, deputies say A mother is facing charges after she allegedly shot her ex-boyfriend while their young child was present.

Mom charged with shooting ex-boyfriend as he checked on their child, deputies say

Husband arrested after pregnant wife accidentally shoots herself, killing her unborn baby The husband, who is allegedly a member of a Venezuelan gang, was given a $1 million bond and placed under an ICE detainer.

Husband arrested after pregnant wife accidentally shoots herself, killing her unborn baby

Girlfriend’s cheating prank ends with shots fired into car full of people, police say A man is accused of firing shots into a car full of people, including his girlfriend, after a prank gone wrong.

Girlfriend’s cheating prank ends with shots fired into car full of people, police say

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer The staff member who later died by suicide.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

Rep. Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations The announcement by the panel comes one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor.

Rep. Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Firefighters rescue puppy stuck in chimney top at abandoned home Neighbors called for help after spotting a puppy atop the chimney of a crumbling home.

Firefighters rescue puppy stuck in chimney top at abandoned home

Missing woman’s husband arrested in connection with separate 1990 cold case homicide Robert McCaffrey initially reported his wife missing in March 2012.

Missing woman’s husband arrested in connection with separate 1990 cold case homicide