Execution staff worried IV site 'might be blowing' while struggling to insert needles on Christa Pike, court filing says

Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution, and warned that some of her veins may have ruptured, or “blown,” before she was injected with pentobarbital, her attorney wrote in a court document

October 22, 2026Updated: October 22, 2026
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Doane Football Coach Conversations: Northwestern Recap, Briar Cliff Preview

Doane football is proud by the growth of the ground game, and is placing a premium on complementary football and defensive preparation as they move into the home stretch of the 2026 season.

Pillen highlights state's drinking water fund as Plattsmouth rebounds from flooding

Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted the state’s drinking water revolving loan program at a press conference Wednesday in Plattsmouth, where he described partnerships as key to Nebraska’s growing infrastructure needs

Holmes Lake gains two new fishing access platforms

Holmes Lake gains two new fishing access platforms

Fairbury city council amends parking ordinance in split vote, bans tent living in unanimous vote

A Southeast Nebraska city has established new regulations hoping to crack down on vehicles that are improperly parked, and on people that are living long-term in tents