A federal wire fraud charge has been filed against 46-year-old Dustin Weitzel of Fremont, who currently serves as Sheriff of Dodge County. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Weitzel admitted to transferring money from accounts belonging to the'... Read More

WASHINGTON— FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from March 12 to April 2, 2026 (Morrill, Cottonwood, Ashby, and Minor fires). '... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb.— Two people have been arrested by the Lincoln Police Department after a laser strike on an NSP airplane. The incident occurred Tuesday evening. At approximately 11:30 p.m., an NSP Pilot and Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) were performi'... Read More

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate pursuits Friday. At approximately 10:40 a.m. Friday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop in Thayer County, near Bruning on County Road 6300. The'... Read More

Nebraska mental health service providers have seen a surge in calls from Medicaid recipients since new work requirements went into effect last month. The rules, imposed by the Trump administration, require recipients to work 80 hours per month to '... Read More

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.— Work will start next Monday, June 29, on Nebraska Highway 92 between Tryon and Stapleton weather permitting, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Work will include milling and asphalt resurfacing, sidewalk '... Read More

In an update release shared Wednesday morning, Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 has indicated that the South Fork fire in northwest Nebraska is now 80% contained and has burned 39,057 acres. Approximately 482 personnel remain assigne'... Read More

ALLIANCE, Neb.— Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested another person in connection with a homicide investigation that began last September. In September 2025, NSP investigators arrested Tamara Bingham on multiple charges, incl'... Read More

The South Fork fire west of Crawford in northwest Nebraska is now 7% contained and has burned approximately 28,067 acres according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2. The update below was issued on Friday. Current Condition: Crews'... Read More

LINCOLN — Nebraskans will not vote this November on any parts of a multi-pronged petition drive seeking to address property taxes and change key parts of state elections. Eric Underwood, the former chair of the Nebraska Republican Party and spok'... Read More

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a York woman after a pursuit in Sarpy County Monday. Monday afternoon at approximately 3:45 p.m., a trooper saw a Buick sedan that had been reported stolen as it was traveling eastbound on Interstate '... Read More

KEARNEY, Neb.— Many Americans live with painful hip or knee arthritis, making even simple daily activities a challenge. While joint replacement surgery is often highly effective at relieving pain and restoring mobility, the cost can put it out of r'... Read More

On May 29, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a default judgment for the United States totaling $3,423,389.84 against Joan Kicken and AME P.C. d/b/a Campbell Drug, for violations of the False Claims Act. The c'... Read More

FREMONT, Neb.— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a standoff in Fremont overnight Saturday into Sunday. Saturday at approximately 11:00 p.m., Fremont Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 12'... Read More