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This Day in History - August 29: First telegraph sent from Nebraska. The first telegraph connection to Nebraska territory was completed Aug. 28, 1860. Each of the 11 days of the Nebraska State Fair has a theme, and Thursday was ‘FFA Day.’. Two Kearney men killed in small plane...

A staff member at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) sustained serious injuries in an inmate assault Wednesday. Two inmates attacked the staff member in the yard, which required hospitalization for treatment of injuries, including a concussion, multiple broken bones and lacerations to the face. While more NSP...

Lincolnites will have a chance to commemorate the contributions, struggles, and achievements of American workers for Labor Day this weekend with a Solidarity Picnic hosted by the Lincoln Central Labor Union (LCLU). The event will be held from Noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Lincoln Labor Temple, 4625...

Night Beat: Gov. Pillen on McCook ICE facility concerns, NE Rev. Chair warns tax plan could “decimate” schools, Husker QB legend honored & more. Lincoln couple accused of fatally shaking 4-month-old, denying her medical help. Updated: 3 hours ago. A Lincoln couple has been charged after their 4-month-old...

Man sentenced in teen’s 1969 death in Saunders County, could be released by Thanksgiving. The man who pleaded “no contest” to a conspiracy charge in a decades-old murder case of a Nebraska teen was sentenced in court Wednesday. $50,000 worth of copper wire stolen from north Lincoln...

A former inmate is giving back by helping local youth earn their CDLs and land high-demand jobs. A formerly incarcerated man has turned mentor, using his CDL business to help local youth train for high-demand blue-collar jobs. Meet Clay Anders, owner of Road to Redemption LLC, a CDL-focused business that...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The City of Lincoln has announced upcoming lane closures for maintenance projects starting August 27, 2025. A lane on Broadwell Avenue North, from State Street West to Capital Avenue West, will be closed for pipe flushing. This closure is expected to last until September 17, 2025.

Governor Bob Kerrey was born in Lincoln on August 27, 1943 in Lincoln. This Day in History - August 26: First Native Omaha Days Homecoming. This Day in History - August 25: Nebraska celebrates 150 state fairs in Grand Island. Updated: Aug. 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM CDT. August 25,...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln Police Department's Special Victims Unit has arrested both parents in connection with the death of a four-month-old girl. Tanya Greenwood was taken into custody on Thursday, August 28, 2025 and charged with child abuse resulting in death. Her arrest follows that of the child's father, Ryan...

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Repairs at the Nebraska State Pentitentiary are moving foward. The roof of a large part of the area housing inmates was ripped off during the Aug. 9 storm that hit the capital city. Nearly 400 inmates were moved to temporary housing: 250 of them moved into the gym inside the penititentiary, and...