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Scottsbluff City councilman Jerry Stricker announces plans to resign

A Scottsbluff City Council vacancy is expected next month as Jerry Stricker prepares to relocate for personal family reasons.

Rug hookers keep an old craft alive, one loop at a time

At Legacy of the Plains Museum, a group of fiber artists is weaving friendship, creativity and tradition into every project.

How did Omaha's biggest stocks perform Monday? Here's the Oct. 19 report

Here are Oct. 19's market results for some of the larger companies based in Omaha...

Members of National Guard aviation company welcomed back to Grand Island

Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers completed a 203-day mission in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. “Your performance was nothing short of outstanding,” said Capt. Jeb Myers.

Google partners with OPPD and United Way of the Midlands on $6 million donation

Google, which runs data centers in the Omaha area, is donating millions to help fund local power affordability, efficiency and workforce programs.

Explosive device thrown near Henderson residence

Footage of the individuals was captured by security cameras. The sheriff’s office is seeking help identifying them.

Commissioners set final ’27 countywide property tax rates

The combined 2026 property tax rate inside North Platte’s city limits was set Monday at $1.76 per $100 of taxable value, reflecting a slight 0.4% increase from the 2025 rate.

Hamilton nominated to fill U.S. District Court for Nebraska vacancy

President Donald Trump nominated Eric Hamilton, who worked in the White House during Trump's first term, to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for Nebraska.

Texas murder-suicide suspect who killed Doane student also attended Crete school

Ian Riles died Friday, two days after he shot and killed Doane University senior Jessica Villanueva in Texas. Riles also attended Doane, where he played football.

The warranty question becoming more important for new-home buyers

Triple Crown Homes reports that as U.S. housing prices rise, new-home buyers increasingly seek builder warranties for protection against defects and maintenance surprises.

NPPD gets study request tied to possible rural Hershey data center

A Utah-based firm, Limitless North Platte LLC, has filed a new load process application with Nebraska Public Power District after gaining purchase options near Hershey for potential data center development.

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Tech companies need more data centers. So why are nearly half of all planned projects delayed or canceled?

ProLift reports nearly half of planned U.S. data centers face delays due to power constraints, equipment shortages, and regulatory issues, hampering AI growth.

SquareOne hosts grand opening of new facility

SquareOne, a youth and family crisis center, will serve Lancaster County and the other 15 counties in the service area of Region 5 Systems, a regional governmental agency that develops and coordinates behavioral health services.

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SquareOne hosts grand opening of new facility

SquareOne, a youth and family crisis center, will serve Lancaster County and the other 15 counties in the service area of Region 5 Systems, a regional governmental agency that develops and coordinates behavioral health services.

Why Matt Rhule says Nebraska players are done dancing during games

No more dancing for Nebraska players during football games. Coach Matt Rhule made the decision after the Huskers' late fade at Oregon.

Huskers beat up after Oregon: Broken bones and season-ending injury

Nebraska’s loss to Oregon exacted a heavy emotional toll. A heavy physical one too as coach Matt Rhule announced a slew of injuries Monday.

Families invited to free Halloween celebration in Lincoln's Haymarket

Thousands are expected to fill Lincoln's Historic Haymarket for an evening of trick-or-treating, music and family-friendly Halloween activities.

State & Regional

Scottsbluff City councilman Jerry Stricker announces plans to resign

A Scottsbluff City Council vacancy is expected next month as Jerry Stricker prepares to relocate for personal family reasons.

Rug hookers keep an old craft alive, one loop at a time

At Legacy of the Plains Museum, a group of fiber artists is weaving friendship, creativity and tradition into every project.

How did Omaha's biggest stocks perform Monday? Here's the Oct. 19 report

Here are Oct. 19's market results for some of the larger companies based in Omaha...

Members of National Guard aviation company welcomed back to Grand Island

Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers completed a 203-day mission in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. “Your performance was nothing short of outstanding,” said Capt. Jeb Myers.

Nation & World

The warranty question becoming more important for new-home buyers

Triple Crown Homes reports that as U.S. housing prices rise, new-home buyers increasingly seek builder warranties for protection against defects and maintenance surprises.

Tech companies need more data centers. So why are nearly half of all planned projects delayed or canceled?

ProLift reports nearly half of planned U.S. data centers face delays due to power constraints, equipment shortages, and regulatory issues, hampering AI growth.

Was it her plane? Amelia Earhart expedition reveals what it found

A team searching for Amelia Earhart’s plane has released its first findings from the remote island of Nikumaroro, where the mysterious "Taraia object" attracted attention.

AI agent governance at scale: The four pillars every enterprise needs

Redpanda reports that effective AI agent governance relies on four pillars: identity, authorization, observability, and accountability, to manage imperfect agents safely.

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Crime

Lincoln man enters plea in crash that killed 86-year-old Waverly man

Justin Plugge faces up to a year in prison in connection with a crash that killed 86-year-old Fernando Ortiz last November.

Meet the candidates: Houchin, Pitts seek to succeed longtime sheriff

Republican Ben Houchin and Democrat Jay Pitts are vying to replace Sheriff Terry Wagner, the longest-serving sheriff in county history, who is retiring this year.

Nebraska inmate makes 1st appearance on murder charge, bound over to district court

A Johnson County judge Thursday found probable cause to send Dmitry Vanderbeek's case on to district court for the first-degree murder of his cellmate at the Tecumseh state prison.

FBI investigates suspicious mail sent to Nebraska, other state election offices

Nebraska's Secretary of State's office said Thursday it received a suspicious envelope, joining election offices nationwide targeted by similar mailings. The FBI is investigating.

Politics

Hamilton nominated to fill U.S. District Court for Nebraska vacancy

President Donald Trump nominated Eric Hamilton, who worked in the White House during Trump's first term, to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for Nebraska.

Nebraska father sues HHS after agency quotes $1M, 50 years for public records

A Nebraska man asked HHS for emails about a state contractor. The agency said it would cost nearly $1 million and take 50 years. Now he's suing.

State treasurer's auction of abandoned items yields $57K

Nebraska's recent auction of abandoned safe deposit box contents that have been turned over to the state yielded $57,305 in total proceeds, State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg announced.

Who funded Working People, America First parties? Law doesn’t require disclosure

Nebraska law doesn’t require new political parties to disclose their finances until they are qualified to have candidates on the ballot.

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