Ohio Murder Suspect Still Declared Unfit for Trial in Nebraska
An Ohio man accused of a 2024 murder in Nebraska remains at the Lincoln Regional Center after a judge again ruled him unfit to stand trial. Court records show 22-year-old James Thompson is charged with killing 72-year-old Gary Weaver of Eureka, Missouri, during an incident at a rest stop near Grand Island in June of...
Caught With Half-Ton of Pot in Nebraska, Veteran With No Criminal Record Heads to...
A North Carolina man, a veteran with no criminal record, went to prison on Wednesday after getting caught driving a U-Haul across Nebraska with more than a half-ton of marijuana and four guns inside. John Silsby, 42, wanted the judge to know he had no idea it was illegal, a...
Iowa DT Aaron Graves with wife as son is born Thanksgiving, then he joins...
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Thanksgiving weekend has been a whirlwind for Iowa's Aaron Graves, and the emotion caught up with him minutes after the Hawkeyes wrapped up a 40-16 win over Nebraska on
New Online Course, “Tax Strategies for Farms and Ranches,” Launches December 1
Lincoln, Neb. — The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course, Tax Strategies for Farms and Ranches, available beginning Dec. 1. This is a self-paced course designed specifically for farmers and ranchers seeking to take control of their tax planning....
Nebraska State Trooper Receives Life Saver Award
Lincoln, NE- The Nebraska State Patrol, Governor Jim Pillen, and a grateful Nebraska family were pleased to present the NSP Life Saver Award to Trooper Braden Heidbrink. “Most of you that enter this profession are very humble. You don’t do this job for moments like this,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh. “We sign up to do...
Dylan Raiola drama proves Georgia dodged a bullet
Recent rumors surrounding Dylan Raiola at Nebraska further prove that Georgia dodged a serious bullet in 2024.
Teachers Keep More Take Home Pay; Retirement Plan Fully Funded
LINCOLN, Neb. – A new report presented to Governor Jim Pillen provides reassuring news to teachers. The most recent actuarial valuation of the School Retirement System indicates that the School Employees Retirement System (the Plan) is more than 100 percent funded, translating to money in their pockets, as well as a...
Lincoln & Omaha Regions Under Winter Weather Advisory: 2–6 Inches of Snow Possible
Lincoln, NE – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa from 3 p.m. Friday through midnight Saturday night, as a storm system brings a mix of snow, freezing rain, and gusty winds to the region. According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley,...
Seeking Therapy: A Young Man’s Quest for Professional Help
A young man, aged 24, recently reached out on social media seeking recommendations for therapists. He expressed a desire to speak with someone outside of his friends and family circle, but was unsure of where to start or if he needed to look for therapists with specific specializations.
Lincoln Public Schools Highlights Sydney Weddleton’s Role Supporting Gifted Students at Prescott and Everett...
This week, Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) recognizes Sydney Weddleton, a gifted facilitator in the curriculum department. Weddleton works at Prescott and Everett Elementary Schools as a gifted facilitator and itinerant teacher. She also contributes to district-level curriculum projects. Colleagues, including Kaylee...

















