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Nebraska December 11, 2023

Catholic priest fatally stabbed in Nebraska church, Iowa suspect arrested

A Catholic priest was fatally stabbed in the rectory of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. A suspect was then apprehended on homicide charges.

Nebraska December 8, 2023

Ex-Black Panther, who maintained innocence in officer's bombing death, dies in prison

Former Black Panther Ed Poindexter, 79, has died in prison after having long maintained his innocence in the 1970 bombing death of Larry Minard.

Nebraska December 8, 2023

University of Nebraska proposes $450M stadium overhaul, multimillion-dollar academic cuts

The University of Nebraska is drawing criticism after proposing a $450 million football stadium overhaul while simultaneously looking to roll back its academic expenditures.

Nebraska November 26, 2023

Nebraska woman gets marriage proposal after killing big buck on hunting trip

A Nebraska woman gets a marriage proposal shortly after killing a big buck on a hunting trip.

Nebraska November 24, 2023

Nebraska man arrested after fatal Thanksgiving shooting of 10-year-old son

A father has been arrested in Omaha for the Thanksgiving Day shooting death of his 10-year-old son. The child later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, police say.

Nebraska November 22, 2023

Nebraska man shot by police after attempting to run over officer, striking passenger who jumped from his Jeep

A man was shot in Lincoln, Nebraska, after driving his Jeep at an officer and striking a female passenger who fled his vehicle in the process.

Fox & Friends First November 17, 2023

Rural Nebraska town battles severe staff shortage, forcing residents to wait an hour or more for an ambulance

Nearly 4.5 million Americans reportedly have to wait more than 25 minutes for an ambulance as communities battle medical staffing shortages nationwide.

Nebraska November 16, 2023

Nebraska coalition press to include abortion rights in state constitution

A coalition called Protect Our Rights is launching an initiative in Nebraska with the goal of securing abortion rights in the state constitution, officials say.

Nebraska November 16, 2023

NE Gov. Pillen appoints former education board member to serve remaining term in legislative seat

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Fred Meyer, a former State Board of Education member, to fill a legislative seat. Meyer will complete the term of Sen. Tom Briese.

Nebraska November 13, 2023

Nebraska, Iowa congressional delegations back plan to return undeveloped federal land to Winnebago Tribe

Nebraska and Iowa's congressional delegations have declared their support for legislation that would return undeveloped federal land to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Nebraska November 11, 2023

Nebraska teen accused of slitting her newborn baby's throat, hiding body in dog food bag

A teenager in Nebraska has been charged with slitting her newborn baby's throat before stashing the body in an empty dog food bag.

Nebraska October 30, 2023

NE deputy shoots, hospitalizes wanted fugitive while off-duty

A wanted fugitive was shot by an off-duty deputy in Omaha over the weekend, The man is in serious but stable condition with a gunshot wound to the chest, authorities say.

Nebraska October 24, 2023

Nebraska deputies fatally shoot suspect after prolonged chase

An armed suspect was reportedly shot and killed by Nebraska deputies following a lengthy Monday chase in Seward County, just outside Lincoln.

Wisconsin October 23, 2023

Armed man who entered Wisconsin Capitol seeking Gov. Evers denies intent to harm

Joshua Pleasnick, 43, of Nebraska, claims he had no intent to harm Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers when he walked into the state Capitol armed in search of him.

Nebraska October 18, 2023

Nebraska sheriff charged with auto insurance fraud

Sheriff Casey Hurlburt of Valley County, Nebraska, has been charged with filing a fraudulent auto insurance claim to cover repairs for his 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Nebraska October 18, 2023

Mortuary worker in hot water after he ends up with dead man's sex doll: cops

Ryan Smith faces charges for burglary, criminal trespassing and tampering with physical evidence after allegedly returning to a dead man's home to tamper with a life-sized sex doll.

HEALTH October 18, 2023

Suicide prevention program at Nebraska children's hospital emphasizes encouraging, 'life-saving' notes

A program at Children's Nebraska, a hospital in Omaha, has had resounding success in keeping teenage suicide survivors from re-attempting to end their lives.

Nebraska October 17, 2023

Nebraska officer, suspect injured in confrontation over knife pulled on bus

A Chicago man has reportedly been shot and injured by a Nebraska police officer after pulling a knife on a bus and striking another officer in the neck.

MENTAL HEALTH October 11, 2023

Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in a new report

A new study from Soliant Health revealed the best and worst U.S. states or mental health in 2023. Fox News Digital breaks down the findings and shares input from a doctor.

Nebraska October 7, 2023

Suspects rip off vintage store, but overlook glaring issue with what they took

Three thieves in Nebraska managed to steal roughly $20,000 in merchandise from a vintage clothing store, but mostly made off with a bunch of shoes for left feet.

Nebraska October 3, 2023

Texas wedding officiant arrested after accidentally shooting grandson during wedding ceremony

A Texas grandfather accidentally shot his grandson in the shoulder with a blank shot while officiating a wedding in Nebraska.

Michigan Wolverines September 30, 2023

Michigan's Blake Corum talks Jim Harbaugh's return to sidelines, 'electric' atmosphere at Nebraska

Blake Corum leads Michigan into Nebraska for a pivotal Big Ten matchup. He broke down the team's year so far with Fox News Digital earlier this week.

Nebraska September 28, 2023

Nebraska becomes latest red state to expand Medicaid to cover postpartum care

The state of Nebraska, which has enacted a 12-week abortion ban, has become the latest Republican state to push for a full year of postpartum care for low-income mothers.

Nebraska September 22, 2023

Nebraska woman who helped burn, conceal daughter's abortion gets 2-year prison sentence

Jessica Burgess, 42, has been sentenced to two years in prison for helping her daughter, Celeste, burn and conceal a child she illegally aborted.

True Crime September 22, 2023

True-crime writer helped Tinder murderer in prison scheme: report

Samantha Al-Rekabi, a true-crime author, is accused of helping Nebraska death row inmate and convicted killer Aubrey Trail extort a prison nurse.

Nebraska September 15, 2023

Nebraska railroad container explosion contained; authorities report no lingering threat

Nebraska authorities have stated that they anticipate no lasting issues resulting from the explosion of a railroad shipping container containing an acid used in explosives on Thursday.

Nebraska September 14, 2023

Explosion at world's largest railyard prompts toxic smoke evacuations in Nebraska

An explosion inside a shipping container at Union Pacific's Bailey Yard prompted immediate evacuations due to the release of toxic smoke caused by a chemical fire.

Nebraska September 12, 2023

New Union Pacific CEO prioritizes safety and efficiency over sweeping cost cuts

Union Pacific's new CEO emphasized his commitment to improving safety and service while maintaining a focus on cost-cutting measures. He aims to enhance day-to-day operations.

Nebraska September 11, 2023

Omaha police fatally shoot man who pointed gun at them

Law enforcement officers in Omaha, Nebraska, have reported the fatal shooting of an armed and apparently suicidal individual who pointed a gun at them.

CRIME September 8, 2023

'Sadistic' cartel drug runner abducted pair, tortured man with torch, raped woman over massive pot heist

Tanner Danielson, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced for abducting, torturing and branding a man he believed stole 50 pounds of cartel marijuana from his house.

LIFESTYLE September 5, 2023

Nebraska truck driver hits 5 million miles on the road without a single accident: 'Has been a gift'

A truck driver in Omaha, Nebraska, has completed five million miles without an accident, making him only the second employee to do so in his company's 67-year history.