Omaha police fatally shoot a woman who grabs a child and slashes him with a knife

Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her

April 14, 2026Updated: April 14, 2026

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Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking

After narrowly passing a revised bond proposal in December, Tri County Public Schools is breaking ground on a large project to renovate and expand the DeWitt campus

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

State

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 45% containment

2 hrs 14 mins ago

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

15 hrs 12 mins ago

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

15 hrs 53 mins ago

Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control

16 hrs 19 mins ago

FEMA approves grant to help cover South Fork Fire costs

17 hrs 9 mins ago

Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking

17 hrs 12 mins ago

Sports

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

11 hrs 2 mins ago

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

9 hrs 6 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC