Nebraska City News

An old catalpa tree in Omaha's Hanscom Park twists skyward like an ice cream cone on steroids.

A NASA spacecraft designed to save lives has a new home in Nebraska. The Johnson Space Center in Houston chose to house its experimental X38 crew return vehicle at the Strategic Air and Space Museum.

NASA Johnson Space Center has chosen the Strategic Air & Space Museum to be the recipient of an X-38 Crew Return Vehicle.

In celebration of Dia de los Muertos , the Sheldon Museum of Art invites families to a free Family Day event.

It might sound like something right out of science fiction, but soon you can see it with your own eyes.

Dave Beck, director and assistant professor of the Digital Arts & Sciences program at Clarkson University, has created a series of seven sculptures using a process that bridges the gap between the arts and the sciences.

Omaha Public Power District's newest coal power plant is a finalist for an award from the trade magazine Power Engineering.

A Syracuse, Neb., man found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his live-in girlfriend will be at least 65 years old before he is released from prison.

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The national conference of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation is coming to the Omaha-Council Bluffs area in 2011.

A Nebraska Army National Guard brigade is holding town hall meetings in several cities to help prepare families, employers and community leaders for an upcoming mobilization.

When the call comes in, firefighters and emergency responders head out, never knowing what risks they'll face.

Wintry weather is bearing down on Nebraska, with chilly temperatures and snow in the forecast for much of the state.

The living history schedule for Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City on Sunday has changed because of the cold, wet weather forecast.

After 125 years of doing business in the Midlands, Lueder Construction Co. still struggles with minor identity issues.

A Nebraska City man authorities say was responsible for dozens of cattle that turned up missing or dead is due to appear in court later this month.

A Nebraska City woman is accused of letting her 12-year-old granddaughter drive her car, which crashed on a rural road.

Bring your children and enjoy Wednesdays in the Park in the Leavenworth neighborhood.

Apple sauce, apple salsa. Apple cider, wine, jam, jelly, pie and, don't forget, thousands upon thousands of apples covered in caramel.

Among the many events at this weekend's AppleJack Festival is the 2009 AppleJack Fine Art Show and Sale.