Nebraska man sentenced to death for strangling, dismembering Tinder date
A man who murdered and dismembered a young woman he met on Tinder and then slashed his own neck in court during his trial was sentenced to death this week.
A man who murdered and dismembered a young woman he met on Tinder and then slashed his own neck in court during his trial was sentenced to death this week.
US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
2 Nebraska kids found dead in home, father arrested in California
5-year-old Emily and 3-year-old Theodore had been staying with their father in Nebraska for a court-ordered visitation with him. But when their mom couldn't get a hold of her children, she repeatedly called police before a family friend found both kids dead in the home. Their father disappeared but was later arrested in California.
5-year-old Emily and 3-year-old Theodore had been staying with their father in Nebraska for a court-ordered visitation with him. But when their mom couldn't get a hold of her children, she repeatedly called police before a family friend found both kids dead in the home. Their father disappeared but was later arrested in California.
Hundreds brawl in Nebraska field over the name Josh
A fight over the name of Josh drew a crowd from around the country to a Nebraska park Saturday for a heated pool noodle brawl.
A fight over the name of Josh drew a crowd from around the country to a Nebraska park Saturday for a heated pool noodle brawl.
Hundreds of men named Josh brawl with pool noodles because why not
In Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, hundreds of men named Josh fought a heated battle with pool noodles. The dispute between the Joshes started a year ago when Josh Swain, 22, messaged other Josh Swains and challenged them to a duel.
In Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, hundreds of men named Josh fought a heated battle with pool noodles. The dispute between the Joshes started a year ago when Josh Swain, 22, messaged other Josh Swains and challenged them to a duel.
Neb. officer shot in the face and head during struggle with alleged mall shoplifter
The 21-year-old suspect, who was detained after allegedly stealing a package of T-shirts from JCPenney, is in custody and will be charged with attempted murder, police said.
The 21-year-old suspect, who was detained after allegedly stealing a package of T-shirts from JCPenney, is in custody and will be charged with attempted murder, police said.
Illinois consumers potentially bought beef tainted with E. Coli bacteria: USDA
Health officials are warning consumers in Illinois that they may have bought beef tainted with E. coli bacteria that was produced at a Nebraska plant last month.
Health officials are warning consumers in Illinois that they may have bought beef tainted with E. coli bacteria that was produced at a Nebraska plant last month.
Illini beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 41-23 for their second straight win
The Illini beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 41-23 on Saturday for their second straight win. This is the first time the Illini have won in Lincoln since 1924... almost a hundred years.
The Illini beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 41-23 on Saturday for their second straight win. This is the first time the Illini have won in Lincoln since 1924... almost a hundred years.
Nebraska and Utah voters remove 'slavery' as a possible criminal punishment
Residents of Utah and Nebraska stripped their constitutions of provisions that allowed slavery as a punishment for criminal convictions. Mississippi voters approved a state flag without the X-shaped design of the Confederate battle flag. Rhode Island dumped 'Plantations' from its name. And Alabama voters removed racist traces of segregation from its constitution.
Residents of Utah and Nebraska stripped their constitutions of provisions that allowed slavery as a punishment for criminal convictions. Mississippi voters approved a state flag without the X-shaped design of the Confederate battle flag. Rhode Island dumped 'Plantations' from its name. And Alabama voters removed racist traces of segregation from its constitution.
Boys find, return purse stolen 3 years ago: 'Restores my faith in humanity'
A Nebraska woman has been reunited with a long-lost handbag that was stolen three years ago, after two fourth-graders found it while playing and pledged to find the rightful owner.
A Nebraska woman has been reunited with a long-lost handbag that was stolen three years ago, after two fourth-graders found it while playing and pledged to find the rightful owner.
White bar owner charged with manslaughter for shooting Black man during protests dies by suicide
Jacob Gardner shot and killed James Scurlock during a protest against police brutality. Gardner claimed the shooting was in self-defense, and after he was indicted, he died by suicide.
Jacob Gardner shot and killed James Scurlock during a protest against police brutality. Gardner claimed the shooting was in self-defense, and after he was indicted, he died by suicide.
Nebraska to end nearly all social distancing restrictions amid upward trend in new COVID-19 cases
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop respond to Nebraska man's viral plea to denounce term 'boneless wings'
Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.
Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.
‘Living a lie’: Man calls for ‘boneless chicken wings’ to be renamed during city council meeting
A Nebraska man passionately advocated for “boneless chicken wings” to be given a new name during a Lincoln City Council meeting.
A Nebraska man passionately advocated for “boneless chicken wings” to be given a new name during a Lincoln City Council meeting.
3 states added to Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced Tuesday three states have been added to the city's travel order.
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced Tuesday three states have been added to the city's travel order.
Nebraska couple celebrates 60 years of marriage with photo shoot in wedding outfits
Marvin and Lucille Stone got married in Sterling in 1960, and have lived happily ever after ever since.
Marvin and Lucille Stone got married in Sterling in 1960, and have lived happily ever after ever since.
Wisconsin removed from Chicago's list of states where visitors must quarantine for 2 weeks
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Chicago's emergency travel order extended to 4 more states
Chicago added Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota to the list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks as Illinois learned that its own residents must do the same when they travel to New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
Chicago added Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota to the list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks as Illinois learned that its own residents must do the same when they travel to New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.