Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict

Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
Thunderstorms for some areas Friday with a severe weather risk

Thunderstorms for some areas Friday
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of Noah Tietjens

The Bellevue native was killed in action while serving in Kuwait as part of the U.S. Army Reserves.
Nebraska lawmakers reject $50 million proposal to increase tobacco taxes

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers turned down an opportunity to lower the state’s projected budget deficit by up to $50 million with increased taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Legislative Bill 1124 failed to advance to a second round of floor debate when a filibuster-ending cloture motion failed […]
Indiana rallies to knock Nebraska women’s basketball out of Big Ten Tournament

No. 12 Nebraska women’s basketball went head-to-head against No. 13 Indiana in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Child Saving Institute is offering an enhanced summer camp

While you’re working, your kids can enjoy field trips and more
Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade wrote that “all importers of record” were “entitled to benefit” from the Supreme Court ruling.
Iran War: What military assets did the US employ in the first 72 hours?

The most expensive aircraft was the B-2 stealth bomber, which had a cost per unit of $1.157 billion in 1998.
Ricketts addresses Congress leaving Nebraska off list protecting state medical cannabis laws

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., sidestepped a question Wednesday about whether he would support adding Nebraska to a congressional list protecting state medical cannabis laws from federal interference after Congress left the state off the latest update in January. Ricketts, speaking on his weekly press call Wednesday, […]
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89

Lou Holtz, a legendary football coach for teams including Notre Dame and Arkansas, has died at age 89.