National News

The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

Flatwater Explains: Why are hantavirus patients in Omaha?

Destiny Herbers
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As passengers prepared to disembark from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, public health officials announced 18 American citizens would soon be returning to the U.S. But they were not headed home or to a major hospital on either coast. They were going to Omaha.

Fischer accepting applications for U.S. Service Academy nominations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
OMAHA — Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced that her office is accepting applications for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for the Class of 2031.“I’m proud to once again accept applications from young Nebraskans who are interested in attending one of our prestigious U.S.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

Election season underway

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
FULLERTON — The new year brings new beginnings. It also brings the start of the 2026 election season.Monday marked the first day candidates could file their intention to run for office in the May 12 primary.
Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Watch your accounts

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The days are gone where someone can write a check, throw it in the mail and just forget about it.Banks all over the country are warning their customers of a scam where checks are being intercepted before reaching their final destination and the payee and/or the amount is being changed.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

Banks warn of check scam

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
First Bank & Trust of Fullerton, Genoa Community Bank and Points West Community Bank are proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with the U.S.

SNAP benefits paused in November due to federal shutdown

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), at the direction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), will pause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on October 29 due to the federal government shutdown.
Twin River graduate Trey Quick leads the Association of Big Ten Students, giving a voice to students from Lincoln to Washington. Photo provided

Twin River graduate Trey Quick leads the Association of Big Ten Students, giving a voice to students from Lincoln to Washington. Photo provided

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

A BIG (TEN) VOICE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
LINCOLN — A Twin River graduate is becoming a leading voice among Big Ten students.Trey Quick, a 2023 Twin River graduate, is a rising star in student government at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and beyond.

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

Troopers arrest Chicago homicide suspect in North Platte

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
NORTH PLATTE  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Illinois man wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide investigation.Wednesday afternoon, NSP was alerted that a homicide suspect was believed to be traveling through Nebraska, driving a semi.