Nebraska lawmakers eye taking swing at property tax burdens

Nebraska’s tax system is often compared to a stool, with property, income and sales taxes each making up one of the three legs. But lawmakers say the balance has tipped too far toward property taxes, and several proposals this legislative session aim to shift that weight.
PHOTOS: Iconic shots of Super Bowls through the years

The Super Bowl turns 60 this year in Santa Clara, California, with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots set to face off.
Signing Day: Nebraska football lands 4-star defensive tackle as Las Vegas quarterback remains in limbo

Nebraska finished off its recruiting class on Signing Day, adding one more high schooler, which gives the class 11 new Huskers in all.
Lincoln police arrest 2 more people after 12-year-old boy taken to the hospital weighing only 47 pounds

Two more people were arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation.
Measles found in Lincoln wastewater again

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reports traces of measles have been detected in Lincoln’s wastewater.
Cloudy and chilly for now around Omaha, but the sun will come out tomorrow

Cloudy and chilly for now around Omaha
Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85

The Tigers say Lolich’s wife told them that he died Wednesday in hospice care.
Nebraska officials report first pediatric flu-related death for this season

Nebraska officials reported the first pediatric influenza-related death for the 2025 to 2026 season.
What happens when immigrant children are taken into federal custody?

After a 5-year-old boy was taken into ICE custody and later released, his case shone a light on what happens to immigrant children caught in the federal system.
Nebraska assistant special teams coach announces his departure from Lincoln

Nebraska’s assistant special teams coach announced he is leaving the Huskers to coach high school football in Texas.