Whether a proposed giant lake between Omaha and Lincoln is dead in the water isn't entirely clear, but no state money would be left for further studies of such a

At 1 p.m., investigators with NSP performed a search warrant at a home near the public library in Syracuse as part of an ongoing investigation.

The sheriff's office said the semi collided with a maintenance train, causing the trailer to hit a vehicle that was waiting for the train to pass.

Minor adjustments” could be coming to Nebraska’s imminent paid sick leave law this October, which the campaign said are meant to aid implementation. Legislative Bill 415, from State Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln,

Nebraska broke through Penn State’s stranglehold at 133 with a surprising 14-7 win by Erie Prep grad Jacob Van Dee over Penn State’s Braeden Davis and a major decision at 149 by fourth-ranked Ridge Lovett over second-ranked Shayne Van Ness. That Lovett won wasn’t as surprising as the 10-2 score itself.

Nebraska will have to be at the top of its game to hang with Penn State. Coach Mark Manning won his 300th dual meet in his 24 years at Nebraska when the Huskers defeated Minnesota last Saturday. Manning is 300-107-3 at Nebraska.

Nebraska lawmakers unveiled a multi-step plan Thursday to cut red tape, periodically review or update state rules and regulations and, ultimately, save taxpayers money. The legislative package coined as “GOAT” — Government Oversight,

The Nebraska Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Liberty Justice Center’s legal challenge to several City of Lincoln weapon ordinances and an executive order by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.

Visit Nebraska is hosting its annual Nebraska Tourism Conference in Lincoln. The event is a great way for tourism professionals across the state to get together, hear from diverse speakers, learn more about upcoming trends in tourism, and network with other professionals.

The state's overall average temperature for the year of 52.7 degrees ranked as the second-hottest ever recorded, trailing only 54 degrees in 2012.

Nebraska's senior wide receiver entered the transfer portal. Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda made the announcement on social media. He thanked the University and Nebraska coaches. "I gave my all to the program and I’m extremely proud to have been a Husker and now an Alum. I am officially in the transfer portal as a Grad Transfer," said the post.

Marshall stood out in the Vandals game against Oregon last season, contributing nine tackles and a pass breakup.