For the fourth month in a row, Nebraska's monthly tax receipts came in below economic projections, bringing the current budget deficit to roughly $223 million.
- Aaron Sanderford Omaha World-Herald
Two new political parties appear poised to join Nebraska's ballot this fall, each with alleged designs on carving away a slice of the general electorate.
- Tammy Greunke
The Columbus team members were recognized for excellence at the company’s awards celebration in June.
- Jared Barton
Sierra Reardon and Drew Sanne took grand and reserve champion in the Platte County Fair senior sheep showmanship category, both returning champs from past years.
- Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor
Two homes were damaged Monday night after a house fire on Crown Point Avenue in Omaha.
- Tammy Greunke
The visitors bureau is looking for interested community members who would like to support the growth of tourism in Platte County.
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One nurse who was disciplined pushed back on the Nebraska Attorney General Office's findings.
Former Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert was among four Omahans recognized this week for contributions to the community by having streets named in their honor.Â
No matter the conditions, the automated feed truck developed by Agriculture Leveraging Automation Engineering can deliver the right amount of feed to thousands of cattle at the right time.
A 37-year-old man, as well as two other workers, were cleaning and making repairs inside a grain bin when the man slipped and got his leg caught in an auger.
Amazon's Papillion Fullfillment Center released details Wednesday about the new Prime Air delivery that will be offered to customers in a 7.5 mile radius of the center for same-day drone delivery.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced a number of changes made to increase oversight and implement operational improvements within its Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center system.
Police are investigating after two teenagers were injured in a shooting at 19th and Locust Streets in North Omaha late Tuesday.Â
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Columbus has filled the void left by long-time golf coach Anne Robertson stepping down from her dual coaching roles.Â
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darian Mensah came to the ACC Football Kickoff last year wearing a Duke blue tie, a shiny Duke lapel pin and one of the biggest smiles in the room. And why not? A transfer from Tulane, the Duke quarterback was set to make an estimated $4 million in the 2025 season and another $4 million this season playing for the Blue Devils. That was the arrangement. “Obviously, it wasn’t ...
Ex-Husker Rienk Mast is averaging a double-double during NBA summer league play for the Indiana Pacers. Here's a look at how other Nebraska products and Midlanders are doing.
The World-Herald's annual Big Ten Beach Read series continues with a probe into Nebraska's top-25 skid and how it would look if measured by end-of-season rankings.
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