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NPR’s ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ coming live to Omaha

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
LINCOLN — One of public radio’s most popular shows is coming to Omaha this fall. NPR Presents “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” with Nebraska Public Media. NPR’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show will record a live performance at 7:30 p.m. CT, Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha.
Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth. Photo provided

Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth. Photo provided

Reeg sentenced in DeMuth murder

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man was sentenced to at least 75 years for the fatal shooting of a Fullerton woman.Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday. He was given 317 days credit for time served.
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at data center news conference. Photo provided

Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at data center news conference. Photo provided

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Gov. Pillen signs executive order on data centers

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order ending access to tax incentives provided through the state’s ImagiNE Nebraska Act for data centers.
Barbara Lacina

Barbara Lacina

DHHS announces new director of office of economic assistance

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LINCOLN — Barbara Lacina is now serving as director of the Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).“I am honored to have this opportunity to lead OEA and serve families across Nebraska,” Lacina said.
Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Quilts of Valor presented to 4 veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. Rodney Russell presented by Daffney & Dillena OlsonRodney Russell was born March 19, 1935.