Omaha man accused of driving drunk in crash that killed 10-year-old boy held on bond

A man accused of driving drunk in a deadly Omaha crash was held on bond Monday. Police say the impact ripped a Subaru in half.
Nebraska baseball standout Dylan Carey signs undrafted free agent contract with New York Mets

After a standout career in Lincoln, former Nebraska baseball shortstop Dylan Carey inked undrafted free agent deal with the New York Mets.
Sen. Graham’s death looms large as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill

As lawmakers mourn the sudden loss of one of their colleagues, Republicans must also grapple with the political implications of his death.
CDC tracking cyclospora cases in 31 states, including Nebraska and Iowa

CDC is tracking cyclosporiasis cases in 31 states, including Nebraska and Iowa, as summer outbreak season ramps up.
Woman says ‘yes’ to proposal after injury on a mountain

A mountain rescue took an unforgettable turn when a hiker proposed to his injured partner
University of Nebraska warns governor’s spending directive could force $36 million in cuts

University of Nebraska leaders say Gov. Jim Pillen’s directive to state agencies to reduce spending by at least 5% this fiscal year would cut about $36 million from the university system’s budget, forcing administrators to consider additional reductions after years of cost-cutting.
Group proposes pause in Cass County data center development

Cass County Data Center Watch is asking for an 18-month pause on data center development in the community at a county meeting Monday.
ICE confirms officers conducting ‘targeted surveillance’ at the time of deadly shooting in Maine

A federal immigration officer fatally shot a person in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. Advocates say the victim was a 26-year-old man.
Nebraska developer, home buyer hopeful bipartisan federal housing law will bring change

A Nebraska developer is “cautiously optimistic” the new, bipartisan housing law will bring change.
The Salvation Army will open “blood pressure hubs” this week: what to know

The Salvation Army will be offering free, self-administered blood pressure readings. Here’s what to know