Nebraska News

A state lawmaker says his proposal to allow for stricter alcohol rules in certain parts of Nebraska would give local governments the tools they need to fight public drunkenness.

Nebraska winemakers will have a chance to learn from experts and meet with vendors at a trade show in Kearney next month.

A 24-year-old Norfolk man could win $10,000 by bagging groceries well at a national competition in Las Vegas.

Former Sen. Bob Kerrey on Tuesday rejected a comeback run for Senate, dashing Democrats' hopes of holding a coveted Nebraska seat and leaving the party to scramble for a race all but guaranteed to go Republicans' way.

A federal lawsuit that overturned Nebraska's ban on out-of-state petition circulators will cost the state $275,000 in attorney fees and court expenses, under a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union.

Here we are, folks! Back again and better than ever! Well, not quite. After almost three months of waiting, The Walking Dead is finally back with it's eight episode of the season, "Nebraska." For the most part, this was par for the course for the season, with only a few high moments that suggest things could be looking up for the show.

Kids can't learn if they're skipping school. So the state in recent years has beefed up mandatory attendance requirements with consequences for parents.

A North Platte man died one day after a semitrailer truck collided with the SUV he was riding in.

A group of young poets who have performed at the Sundance Film Festival and the White House are bringing their talents to the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center in Lincoln.

Laura Pike, a research technician at the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on UNL's East Campus, tests eye swab samples for pink eye.

Nebraska lawmakers and Gov. Dave Heineman are continuing to spar over Nebraska's policy priorities as the Legislature nears the halfway point of its 60-day scheduled session.

Three people with Nebraska ties got Grammy nominations this year. We talked to them about what was nominated, what they're doing for the ceremony and where they'll put the little golden gramophone statue if they win.

CT scans are an invaluable diagnostic tool, but experts acknowledge there is a low risk from repeated exposure.

A slate of 10 public hearings is set for Monday in the state Legislature in an effort to catch up with work postponed because of winter weather last weekend.

The top contenders vying for Sen. Ben Nelson's seat squared off on Friday, taking aim at Washington and each other.

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry seeks stronger conscience exemptions for coverage, while Sen.

University of Nebraska Regent Chuck Hassebrook will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Ben Nelson.

Though there does not appear to be any clear reason for it, fuel prices once again are on the climb in Nebraska.

The Nebraska Army National Guard's readiness centers in Lexington and Ogallala will close by the end of the current federal fiscal year, Major General Judd Lyons, Nebraska Adjutant General, announced Friday.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a man sentenced to life in the 1987 death of a neighbor, saying DNA evidence may have changed the outcome of his trial.