Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers

A speedboat registered in Florida entered Cuban waters, leading to a deadly confrontation with Cuban Border Guard troops that resulted in four deaths and six injuries.
Annual Farmer2Farmer event unites producers from Nebraska and beyond

“What people love about Farmer2Farmer is just getting a chance to meet other growers from around and realize that a lot of people have the same challenges that you do,” said co-founder Charles Baron.
Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

Means was interrogated by senators from both sides of the dais about her positions on vaccines, abortion and contraception and pesticides.
Bill seeks to change Nebraska Hall of Fame criteria for Tom Osborne

If you served as a congressman, the head coach of the Husker football team, Nebraska athletic director and went to Hastings High School, the Nebraska Legislature wants to induct you into the state hall of fame.
Nebraska House Republicans wait to weigh in on Texas U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ affair allegations

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska U.S. House Republicans want to wait for the findings of a congressional investigation into Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales as he faces mounting pressure to resign from within his party amid allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed […]
Trump administration’s ‘third country’ deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s latest policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” to which they have no ties is unlawful and must be set aside.
Too early to determine what caused Pacific Street sinkhole and when it will be fixed

Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha Public Works, MUD offer conflicting explanations for sinkhole on Pacific Street Water main found broken City says it’s too early to know how long repairs will take BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The city of Omaha and Metropolitan Utilities District are offering conflicting explanations for a […]
Nebraska lawmakers land on pulling $11.1 million from Environmental Trust

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Weeks after Gov. Jim Pillen made a controversial proposal to pull more than $40 million out of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, state lawmakers agreed to pull about $11.1 million from the Trust instead. The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee has met every day for the past week […]
Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near

The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country’s missile, drone and oil networks.
‘Real Housewives’ star Mary Cosby’s son Robert Cosby Jr. dies at 23, police say

Robert Cosby Jr., son of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby, has died at 23. Here’s what we know.