After a devastating fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors stepped forward to provide crucial assistance to the affected family.

The man arrested in connection with the 1990 'Lovers’ Lane' murders in Houston has died in his Nebraska jail cell while awaiting extradition to face capital murder charges.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney canceled a transgender-focused faculty training program following online backlash and a threat from Governor Jim Pillen.

Country star Zach Bryan responded to upset fans with "Karen" comments after lightning forced him to cut his Nebraska concert short during his tour.

Former Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska has revealed that an experimental drug helped shrink his stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer tumors by 76%, offering a significant development in his treatment.

Nebraska has agreed to permanently terminate in-state tuition benefits for undocumented immigrants as part of a proposed consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Nebraska Furniture Mart is facing a lawsuit after one of its contractors pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl while on a job.

A Chinese university student, Tianrui Liang, faces charges for allegedly taking unauthorized photos of US military planes at an air force base in Nebraska and South Dakota during a road trip.

Missouri's athletic teams are preparing for a challenging split weekend, with competitions scheduled across California and Nebraska against stiff opposition.

Ghana's Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, will lead a delegation of key livestock sector actors to the Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham) and Ecosyntra LLC's Livestock Partnership event in Nebraska.

Rising temperatures and extreme drought have fueled destructive spring fires across the American Great Plains, with Nebraska particularly affected by record-breaking wildfires.

Eaton plans to build a new switchgear facility in Nebraska to meet the surging demand from data centers.

Issues at a Nebraska hospital are drawing attention to the inadequacy of a $50 billion rural health fund, suggesting it is not meeting its intended goals.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team is scheduled to play a match against Missouri at Wrigley Field this season.

Live updates, latest news, bracket predictions, and odds are available for the Iowa basketball versus Nebraska game in the March Madness Sweet 16.

Nebraska basketball players were seen celebrating their advancement to the Sweet 16 with longtime 41-year veteran announcer Kent Pavelka.

Child labor violations in the US have risen fivefold in the last decade, while Republican lawmakers in states like Nebraska, Indiana, and West Virginia continue to roll back child labor regulations.

Vanderbilt missed chances to win, but it's what wasn't in its control — the crowd — that'll make this loss to Nebraska even tougher to digest.

Firefighters are battling extensive wildfires in western and central Nebraska for a seventh day, with easing winds offering some relief but high danger persisting due to dry grass.

Predictions for the first round of the 2026 March Madness tournament are available, offering survivor pool picks including the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Kansas Jayhawks.

The #4 seed Nebraska Huskers are set to play the #13 seed Troy in the South Region of the March Madness tournament, marking the official start of the college basketball postseason.

Nebraska has become the latest state to file a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the online gaming platform of creating an environment that facilitates predatory behavior.

Donald Trump is scheduled to host a college sports roundtable on Friday, with representatives from UGA, Nebraska, and Tennessee expected to be key participants.

Monowi, Nebraska, is a unique village with only one resident, Elsie Eiler, who holds all governmental roles from mayor to clerk, ensuring the town remains incorporated and running the local tavern.

Two cars fell into a sinkhole that formed on a road in the largest city in the state of Nebraska in the United States. Residents rushed to help the drivers.

Drivers of SUV and pickup truck emerge unscathed from incident in trendy section of Nebraska city Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment a sinkhole opened up on a busy intersection in south-central Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing up two vehicles. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon in a trendy section of the midwest city, when a sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck waiting at a traffic light dropped into a hole several feet deep as the pavement under them suddenly gave way. Ne...

An article commemorates the events of February 21, 1909, when Greeks in Omaha, Nebraska, were targeted in an organized community-wide effort.

2 More High-Profile Transgender Surgery Cases Head To Trial Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two high-profile “detransitioner” cases involving young women whose bodies were irrevocably altered as teens by transgender surgery are expected to go to trial in early 2027. Chloe Cole, an 18-year-old woman who regrets surgically removing her breasts, holds testosterone medication used for transgender patients, in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Chloe Cole, who drew national attention after speaking out against subjecting children to gender-reassignment procedures such as hormones and surgeries, has an April 5, 2027, trial date, according to Mark Trammell, CEO of the Center for American Liberty, which represents several detransitioners. ​Cole and others, known as detransitioners, stopped or reversed a medical gender transition that they started earlier. ​She sued Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and other health care providers in California after receiving life-altering hormones and a double mastectomy when she was 15. ​“Kaiser has done everything in its power to keep Chloe out of a courtroom and to ensure that members of the press are not in the gallery,” Trammell told The Epoch Times. ​For Cole, getting a trial date signifies a victory after years of legal wrangling and delays, she told The Epoch Times via text. “After years of fighting for the voices of my generation to be heard, I’ve been given a date for trial. Every victim, every family who spoke up, every step in the culture, all led to this moment,” she said. ​“I’ve waited for my day in court, not just for my sake, but for that of every child who should’ve been protected from irreversible harm.” Kaiser Foundation Hospitals did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the lawsuit moving forward. However, the medical group told local news outlets in 2023 that it followed medical standards of “gender-affirming care.” ​Trammell also represents Luka Hein, whose case is expected to head to trial in early 2027. ​Hein’s Nebraska case names the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physicians, the Nebraska Medical Center, doctors, therapists, and others as defendants. Like others, Hein had both breasts removed in 2018, when she was 16, as the first step in her “gender-affirming care,” according to the lawsuit. Building Momentum Both medical malpractice cases could solidify gains made in the landmark Fox Varian v. Kenneth Einhorn case, which went to trial in New York last month. It marked the first time that a detransitioner case received a jury verdict. ​The Jan. 30 verdict held a surgeon and psychologist liable for malpractice surrounding the double mastectomy that Fox Varian received when she was 16. The jury found her psychologist, Kenneth Einhorn, and plastic surgeon, Dr. Simon Chin, liable for failing to communicate as required about Varian’s condition. One example was laid out in an October 2019 letter that Einhorn wrote to Chin in support of Varian’s surgery, which contained errors and omitted coexisting mental issues, including autism and depression. Chloe Cole stands near her home in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times The New York jury awarded Varian $2 million—$1.6 million for pain and suffering, and $400,000 for future medical expenses. ​The Fox verdict sent shockwaves through the gender medicine industry, while offering hope for other detransitioners. ​Trammell said that while medical negligence lawsuits aren’t new, those involving transgender medicine are. ​“How do you put a price tag on a young woman having her breasts amputated and potentially never being able to have a child?” he asked. ​The hope is that detransitioners will now see that they can win a legal victory. ​“I look at that as a tremendous, tremendous victory, not just for Fox Varian, but for other detransitioners who are maybe thinking about filing lawsuits,” he said. Chloe Cole holds a childhood photo in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Trammell said that the success of medical negligence cases depends on establishing that doctors and hospitals failed to meet the standard of care. That’s why reviews of gender medicine, such as the recent one by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are important, he said. ​That federal report rejected medical interventions for children with gender dysphoria, recommending therapy instead. ​The HHS report noted that evidence underpinning the alleged benefits of medical interventions in pediatric gender dysphoria was “very uncertain.” ​Trammell said the pediatric gender industry appears to be based more on politics than science. ​He pointed to European countries’ changing of their policies after studies showed problems with medical interventions for childhood gender dysphoria. The United States has lagged behind Europe in adjusting its approach to pediatric gender medicine, Trammell said. ​“It’s taken the U.S., unfortunately, years to even begin to catch up. And even still, there’s a ton of money and political power behind it,” he said. Tools for Justice ​Civil lawsuits can be tools for changing behavior on the market level, and the landmark Big Tobacco lawsuit settlement in 1998 is a case in point, Trammell said. ​“I think these cases uniquely present the opportunity to put an end to this barbaric industry because ... it’s driven by money and power,” he said. When doctors, hospitals, and insurers become financially liable for pediatric gender procedures, it will have a chilling effect, Trammell said. Chloe Cole speaks in support of the Protect Children's Innocence Act as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) looks on outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 20, 2022. Terri Wu/The Epoch Times ​Trammell said states have already helped protect vulnerable children by passing laws banning transgender-related hormone treatments and surgery for minors. However, state lawmakers could have a bigger impact by creating a carve-out on the statute of limitations for medical malpractice. In many states, lawsuits must be filed within two years of the alleged malpractice, but it can take children much longer to realize the harm they suffered. In Texas, 60 lawmakers signed a letter supporting a detransitioner’s case, heard on Feb. 11 by the Texas Supreme Court, that was originally dismissed based on the expiration of the statute of limitations. The state lawmakers vowed to support legislation next year to extend the statute of limitations for detransitioners. Soren Aldaco filed a lawsuit in 2023 asking for more than $1 million in damages, claiming that doctors pressured her into gender-reassignment procedures, gave her “life-altering” hormones at 17, and later “botched” a double mastectomy. Trammell said that at the very least, the statute of limitations on cases involving minors shouldn’t start until they turn 18. “They should have five to 10 years at least to be able to make those decisions for things that happen to them as 13-, 14-, 15-year-olds,” he said. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 18:25

Authorities have issued a child safety warning regarding online platforms like Roblox and Snapchat after a Nebraska man allegedly used them for grooming and kidnapping. Parents are urged to be aware of online predatory risks.

Nebraska has become the first state to implement new Republican-backed work requirements for Medicaid recipients, a move that could lead to tens of thousands losing their health coverage. The policy's rollout has sparked significant concern among affected individuals.

Four-star quarterback Trae Taylor, a class of 2027 recruit, committed to Nebraska on May 1, 2025, expressing his desire to help the team return to prominence.

Court papers filed by an attorney reveal that former Nebraska assistant Chuck Love admitted to having sex with a player.

Nebraska is set to become the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement, rolling out the policy eight months ahead of schedule. This move follows an order signed by former President Trump.

Country star Zach Bryan addressed complaints from fans after his Nebraska concert was delayed and ultimately cut short due to lightning, leading to dissatisfaction among some attendees.

The University of Nebraska regents have approved a $600 million renovation project for the 103-year-old Memorial Stadium, aiming to enhance fan experience and increase revenue potential for the athletic department.

The Nebraska Huskers softball team secured an 11-4 victory over UNO, with the team responding strongly to the challenge posed by their likely NCAA tournament participant opponent.

A woman identified as Noemi Guzman attacked a three-year-old boy with a knife outside a Walmart in Nebraska before being fatally shot by police. Revelations about her violent past and mental health issues have emerged.

A hospital in Nebraska closed its only dialysis unit for miles, significantly disrupting the lives of patients who relied on it. This closure occurred despite a new federal program providing over $200 million to the state for rural healthcare access.

Democrats are seeing improved prospects in four major Senate races across Ohio, Nebraska, Georgia, and North Carolina, increasing the likelihood of the party gaining control of the Senate.

Wrigley Field is set to host two collegiate volleyball matches in September, featuring Nebraska against Missouri and Penn State against Kentucky.

CNN's 'The Odds' segment examines the likelihood of a Democratic takeover in the US Senate, with a new report highlighting how a Trump-voting pastor in Nebraska could impact those chances.

Nebraska is moving to end retroactive Medicaid coverage, a proposal that hospitals in the state warn will have a 'disastrous' impact on healthcare access and finances.

Nebraska softball concluded its series with Michigan State by sweeping the Spartans in a doubleheader on Saturday, securing the weekend series victory.

Nebraska's baseball team secured a decisive 10-0 run-rule victory over Michigan on Saturday, successfully evening their series.

Vanderbilt's March Madness loss to Nebraska is described as a tough defeat, with analysis suggesting the team deserved better despite missed opportunities, especially given the crowd factor.

Better seeds go 16-0 on Friday as chalk prevails Baylor erase nine-point fourth-quarter deficit LSU, Texas and TCU roll in dominant openers Taliah Scott scored 15 points and Baylor rallied from a…

A wildfire in Nebraska continues to rage for its seventh day, with firefighters battling the blaze as winds ease, though danger still persists in the affected areas.

Nebraska tourists reportedly escaped dramatic boat fire off Miami Beach after their vessel "Size Matters" burst into flames during Florida Keys trip.

The Morrill Fire in Nebraska has expanded to cover 572,000 acres, with Governor Jim Pillen confirming one fatality, identified as 86-year-old Rose White, in Arthur County.

Former Republican Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska spoke about the current state of US politics and his personal battle with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Those killed also included Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa.

Two cars stopped at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, and fell into a large sinkhole that suddenly opened up, an incident captured by surveillance cameras.

Security camera footage captured the dramatic moment a sinkhole suddenly opened on a busy intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two vehicles on Tuesday afternoon.

Former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey has resigned from his role as chairman of Monolith after Justice Department documents revealed his meetings and correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

Federal Election Commission filings show Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn steered $388,000 in campaign and PAC money to himself, his wife, his daughter and his sister-in-law.

Costco is facing a lawsuit from a nonprofit organization alleging salmonella contamination in its rotisserie chicken produced at a Nebraska plant. The suit raises concerns about food safety practices.

The Nebraska Huskers baseball team is set to go back on the road for a weekend series against Ohio State.

A former Nebraska women's basketball coach has admitted to having a sexual relationship with a player whom he later assisted in removing from the team. This admission has brought the details of the relationship to light.

Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse has expressed concern over a global birth rate crisis, suggesting that wealthier societies are increasingly choosing not to have children. He highlighted the demographic shift during an interview on '60 Minutes'.

Former Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska reveals an experimental cancer drug helped shrink his tumors by 76% after a stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

The Oklahoma Sooners have returned to the top position in Softball America's top 25 rankings, displacing the Nebraska Cornhuskers after successfully sweeping the Georgia Bulldogs.

A tornado warning has been issued for Beatrice, Harbine, and Ellis in Nebraska, as alarming visuals of a storm were shared across social media.

Nebraska's Memorial Stadium is set for a significant $600 million renovation project, dubbed "The Big Red Rebuild," to modernize the facility.

A new analysis indicates a turning point for Democrats, with independent voters driving their progress in key states like North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, and Nebraska, potentially leading to a Senate majority in the midterms.

Nebraska lawmakers have stated that developer Woodsonia is 'tied' to the proposed 'good life district' project in Grand Island.

Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn is reportedly restructuring his campaign after a complaint alleged improper payments to his wife and other relatives through PACs and consulting firms.

Warren Buffett is partnering with NBA superstar Stephen Curry to revive his iconic charity lunch auction, offering the winning bidder and guests an exclusive lunch in Omaha, Nebraska.

An opinion piece reflects on the Nebraska-Iowa basketball rivalry during March Madness, recalling an anecdote involving former Nebraska coach Tim Miles.

A complaint has been filed with the Federal Election Commission, requesting an investigation into Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn for allegedly making $434,734 in campaign and PAC payments to himself and five relatives.

Nebraska fans ran Oklahoma City dry. And that was before their Huskers, in epic fashion, beat Vanderbilt 74-72 on Saturday night.

March Madness continues with upsets, as Nebraska narrowly defeated Vanderbilt 74-72 in the second round to advance to the Sweet 16, further dwindling the number of perfect brackets.

Vanderbilt braces for a 'road game' in NCAA Tournament as Nebraska fans flood Oklahoma City  AP News

The Morrill fire, the largest wildfire in state history, was 16 percent contained on Wednesday. The blaze was blamed for the death of an 86-year-old woman, the governor said.

Wildfires in Nebraska's Sandhills region have resulted in the loss of over 500,000 acres of grazing land, causing significant environmental and agricultural damage.

And even though it’s regional, I get the feeling it’s spread around the country.

The Green Lanterns are ready for action in the new DC Universe. HBO has unveiled the first trailer for DC Studios’ “Lanterns,” set to premiere in August. “Lanterns” centers around Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a murder in Nebraska. As Green Lanterns, the two are intergalactic […]

They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.

The "Zombie" collaborators' trek kicks off in Nebraska in April.

A sinkhole opened up in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two cars that were stopped at a red light. The drivers were able to exit their vehicles unharmed.

EXCLUSIVE: June Squibb (Zootopia 2, Nebraska) has joined the cast of Showtime’s Yellowjackets for its fourth and final season. Details regarding her role are under wraps. Created and executive produced by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, Yellowjackets tells the saga of a team of talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a […]

A terrifying video shows a sinkhole suddenly opening up on a road in Nebraska, swallowing two cars. Drivers managed to escape their vehicles unharmed, and authorities are investigating the incident.

A prominent MAGA Republican in Nebraska has publicly endorsed his Democratic wife for public office, highlighting their 28-year marriage despite opposing political views.

Which US States Are Seeing Incomes Rise The Fastest (And Slowest) Since 2019, U.S. household incomes have surged - rising from $68,700 to $83,730 nationally, a 21.9% increase in just five years. But where you live matters a lot. While some states tracked close to the national average, others saw incomes climb at nearly double the pace, driven by booming local industries and major investment. States like Colorado posted outsized gains, while Georgia’s expanding EV industry brought billions in investment and rising paychecks. The map, via Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld, shows which states saw the fastest growth in median household income from 2019 to 2024, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Trends in Median Income by State Below, we show the change in median household income for all 50 U.S. states and D.C. between 2019 and 2024 using nominal figures (not adjusted for inflation): Rank State Change in Median Household Income Median Household Income 2019 Median Household Income 2024 1 Colorado 46.9% $72,500 $106,500 2 Georgia 43.4% $56,630 $81,210 3 Maine 36.3% $66,550 $90,730 4 Montana 36.1% $60,190 $81,920 5 Tennessee 34.0% $56,630 $75,860 6 Rhode Island 31.6% $70,150 $92,290 7 Massachusetts 29.9% $87,710 $113,900 8 Florida 29.6% $58,370 $75,630 9 Iowa 29.4% $66,050 $85,480 10 Missouri 29.4% $60,600 $78,390 11 California 28.8% $78,100 $100,600 12 New Hampshire 28.7% $86,900 $111,800 13 North Dakota 25.8% $70,030 $88,080 14 Mississippi 25.0% $44,790 $55,980 15 Ohio 24.5% $64,660 $80,520 16 South Dakota 24.3% $64,260 $79,850 17 Michigan 23.9% $64,120 $79,460 18 South Carolina 23.8% $62,030 $76,780 19 Idaho 23.7% $65,990 $81,650 20 Utah 23.0% $84,520 $104,000 21 Wisconsin 22.6% $67,350 $82,560 22 New York 20.8% $71,850 $86,830 23 Texas 20.8% $67,440 $81,490 24 Wyoming 20.8% $65,130 $78,680 25 New Mexico 20.8% $53,110 $64,140 26 Oregon 20.5% $74,410 $89,700 27 Virginia 20.2% $81,310 $97,720 28 Kansas 19.9% $73,150 $87,690 29 Arizona 19.9% $70,670 $84,700 30 Arkansas 18.9% $54,540 $64,840 31 Washington 18.3% $82,450 $97,500 32 New Jersey 18.0% $87,730 $103,500 33 Nebraska 17.9% $73,070 $86,140 34 West Virginia 17.6% $53,710 $63,150 35 Louisiana 17.5% $51,710 $60,740 36 Alabama 16.7% $56,200 $65,560 37 Alaska 16.4% $78,390 $91,260 38 Kentucky 16.4% $55,660 $64,790 39 Delaware 15.7% $74,190 $85,860 40 Indiana 15.0% $66,690 $76,710 41 Maryland 14.8% $95,570 $109,700 42 Vermont 14.7% $74,310 $85,260 43 Connecticut 13.7% $87,290 $99,240 44 Nevada 13.7% $70,910 $80,590 45 Pennsylvania 13.4% $70,580 $80,060 46 Minnesota 13.4% $81,430 $92,350 47 Illinois 13.2% $74,400 $84,210 48 District of Columbia 12.6% $93,110 $104,800 49 Hawaii 11.6% $88,010 $98,240 50 Oklahoma 9.9% $59,400 $65,310 51 North Carolina 9.9% $61,160 $67,220 Colorado’s thriving tech industry helped push median income up 46.9%, the fastest rise across states. With $165,606 in average earnings across the sector in 2023, Colorado ranked sixth-highest nationally. From software to renewable energy, employment growth has expanded by double- or even triple-digit percentages across various roles since 2018. Georgia ranks in a close second, with median incomes climbing 43.4%. In particular, the EV and aerospace sectors are playing a key role in job creation. Since 2018, the state has seen $27.3 billion in investment across EV, aerospace, and battery manufacturers including Rivian and SK Battery America. Maine, meanwhile, saw wages rise 36.3%. In 2024, wages across the tech sector saw the steepest jump of 11.4% while those in the construction sector saw strong gains of 8.5%. Other factors, such as its older population and tight labor market, have further boosted wages. Falling near the middle of the pack were New York and Texas, each with wage gains of 20.8% between 2019 and 2024. By contrast, North Carolina and Oklahoma saw only 9.9% cumulative wage growth, the weakest performance nationwide. Median household income in both states remains well below the U.S. average and still trails pre-pandemic levels. To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on average hourly earnings by state in 2025. Tyler Durden Sat, 02/14/2026 - 22:45