US and Israel conduct strikes on Iran: Nebraska, Iowa leaders respond
Leaders and lawmakers from Iowa and Nebraska are sharing their overwhelming approval of the attacks on Iran.
Zuckerberg testifies at trial accusing social media firms of addicting kids to their platforms
The plaintiff, a now 20-year-old woman, is seeking to hold social media companies responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Decades after KKK threats, family pushes to honor trailblazer Leroy Johnson
Leroy Johnson, a pioneering Black sheriff deputy and businessman in Florida, faced threats from the Ku Klux Klan while building economic opportunities for Black families. Here’s his inspiring story.
UN Security Council to hold high-level meeting on Gaza before Trump’s Board of Peace convenes
The U.N. session in New York was originally scheduled for Thursday but was moved up after Trump announced the board’s meeting for that same date.
Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties
Billionaire Tom Pritzker announced on Monday he was retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.
Youth confinement rises in Nebraska correctional facilities
A new report reveals an increase in youth confinement in Nebraska correctional facilities, highlighting concerning trends on how often the tactic was used.
Lawmakers introduce bill aimed at bringing NFL franchise to Iowa
Could Iowa soon be the home to an NFL team? Maybe, if this legislation passes the Iowa Statehouse.
No. 7 Nebraska men’s basketball prepares to take on No. 13 Purdue in Lincoln

This is the third time in 2026 that the Huskers have hosted a Top-15 showdown at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states.
Two children, ages 8 and 9, die after falling through ice in Oklahoma
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported the deaths of two boys, ages 8 and 9, after they fell through ice on a creek in Oklahoma over the weekend.