Omaha man arrested after threats to school, governor’s family

OMAHA — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Omaha man as part of an ongoing investigation into threats made against Columbus Catholic Schools and the family of Governor Jim Pillen.On June 29, the Nebraska State Patrol was contacted by the administration of Columbus...

NSP promotes McNeese and Maytum to Captain

OMAHA — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the rank of captain and two to the rank of lieutenant.Lt. Noah McNeese has been promoted to Captain of the NSP Training Academy and will serve as NSP Director of Training.

More Stories on Nebraska Public Media’s History Podcast Connect Past to Present

LINCOLN — The past meets the present in six stories from Nebraska and the Great Plains that began decades ago but still shape conversations. The second season of Nebraska Public Media’s “Once Again” history podcast premieres today, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Fourth anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

LINCOLN — July 16, 2026 marked the fourth anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis national lifeline.988 provides a direct connection to care and support for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis.

Columbus Community Hospital Foundation releases 2025-26 annual report

COLUMBUS — The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation has released its 2025-26 annual report, which highlights how it supports the hospital.Each year, the foundation raises money to fund important projects, purchase medical equipment and create programs that benefit area patients.

Columbus Community Hospital recognized for advancing rural stroke care

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award for its efforts to improve stroke care and reduce gaps in rural health outcomes.Hospitals receive this recognition for their continued success...

Boone County Health Center recognized among Nebraska's best for physician communication

ALBION —Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has once again earned national recognition for the exceptional care its physicians provide, being named one of Nebraska's top hospitals for physician communication by Becker's Hospital Review.The recognition is based on Hospital Consumer Assessment of...

Troopers arrest 5 impaired drivers during Oregon Trail Days

GERING — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol found several alcohol-related violations during a special enforcement effort around Oregon Trail Days in Scotts Bluff County.

Dawson County approved for temporary exemption from Medicaid work requirements

LINCOLN — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a request from Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for a temporary hardship exemption from Medicaid work requirements for expansion beneficiaries related to high unemployment in...