OPINION: Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska-Iowa rivalry is one of the first for Husker fans since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2010. The feeling is sometimes mutual. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) Early in Tim Miles’ disappointing tenure as Nebraska’s basketball coach, I was waiting for a connecting flight at Chicago’s Midway Airport […]
The Hangry Eight: Pick Omaha and Lincoln’s Best as Sandwich Bracket Nears Final Four
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Woman pleads not guilty to trying to murder Rihanna
A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Rihanna.
Bellevue announces procession route for Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens after funeral services
Officials encouraged members of the community to line the route “as a show of unity, respect, and gratitude in honor of a true American hero.”
Nebraska budget bill fails for second time in a row due to impasse over private school vouchers
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner State Sen. Ben Hansen of Blair, right, meets with State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha. March 20, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — For the second time in a row, Nebraska’s mainline budget bill failed to advance due to disagreements over controversial policies included in the legislation, outside […]
Prosecutor told judge no evidence existed to criminally pursue Powell over costly Fed renovations
A federal prosecutor told a judge this month that his office didn’t have evidence of any crimes by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a costly renovation of the central bank’s headquarters – despite subpoenas over the matter, which the judge later quashed.
Omaha police K-9 bite leaves 1 person injured early Wednesday
One person was injured after an Omaha police K-9 bite early Wednesday.
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across Middle East
Officials say that Iran has received an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East. The proposal was sent even as Washington deploys paratroopers and more Marines to the region.
Top headlines: Mutual Omaha building topping ceremony; Lavonte David retires; and more
Mutual Omaha celebrates skyscraper reaching highest point with building ceremony; Lavonte David retires; Rollover crash overnight sends three to the hospital
Diamond in the Sandhills: In baseball’s golden age, an elite ballpark drew MLB clubs to Nebraska
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