USDA expands drought disaster designation in Nebraska as dry conditions persist
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 13 additional Nebraska counties as drought disasters, making farmers in those counties eligible to apply for federal loan assistance.
‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’
Did ancient footprints just rewrite the story of Nutcracker Man? New fossil tracks from Kenya suggest this extinct human relative was much taller and more social than scientists once believed
Scattered rain, thunderstorms Thursday night for Omaha area
Scattered rain showers, thunderstorms expected Thursday night for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Severe storms with damaging wind gusts and heavy rain will be possible. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson’s disease
Ahman Green, an Omaha Central alum and Husker football standout, says he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease last year.
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
Type-O-No! Nebraska hits second blood emergency in three months!
Why the state’s blood bank is running on empty and how you can help
Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here’s how it could affect costs
Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.
What are Freedom Haulers? Trump admin recruits veterans as some immigrant drivers are removed
The Trump administration introduced the Freedom Haulers program to recruit military veterans into the trucking industry while removing tens of thousands of immigrant commercial drivers from the roads.
Flock surveillance cameras targeted around the country amid opposition
In a politically divided country, opposition to Flock cameras has been bringing together people across the ideological spectrum. Some are taking vigilante action.
Watch: Matt Rhule, Huskers preview the season at Big Ten Media Days
Matt Rhule and the Huskers are set to take the podium Thursday at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.