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NSP K9 Gable. Photo provided

NSP K9 Gable. Photo provided

Troopers find 525 pounds of cocaine in I-80 traffic stop

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
MILFORD — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding over 500 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 Wednesday.At approximately 10:25 a.m. today, a trooper saw an eastbound Nissan Rogue following a semi too closely, near Milford at mile marker...

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Recognizing Community Action Month this May

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
LINCOLN — This May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is celebrating Community Action Month, honoring the agencies throughout the state that create economic opportunity, strengthen local communities, and help families find pathways to prosperity.Nebraska has nine Community Action...
To recognize the importance of planning for future education opportunities, Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29 as National 529 Day in Nebraska. Attending the proclamation signing ceremony were (from left) Donna Crownover, College Savings Plan Relationship Manager-VP, Union Bank and Trust Company; Rachel Biar, Deputy Treasurer of Savings Programs; State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg; and Governor Pillen. Photo provided

To recognize the importance of planning for future education opportunities, Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29 as National 529 Day in Nebraska. Attending the proclamation signing ceremony were (from left) Donna Crownover, College Savings Plan Relationship Manager-VP, Union Bank and Trust Company; Rachel Biar, Deputy Treasurer of Savings Programs; State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg; and Governor Pillen. Photo provided

Governor Pillen proclaims May 29 National 529 Day

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29, 2026, as National 529 Day in Nebraska.
Jack Reeg

Jack Reeg

Reeg accepts plea deal

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
COLUMBUS — The Columbus man accused of killing a Fullerton woman has accepted a plea deal.Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, pled no contest to one count of second-degree murder and one count of use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Reardon

Reardon

Reardon pleads guilty to reduced charges

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
FULLERTON — A St. Edward man is set to be sentenced in July after accepting a plea deal for reduced charges.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, pled guilty on April 30 to attempted sexual assault and enticement by electronic communication device.
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.
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ACE Camp registrations accepted through June 1

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Seventh and eighth graders from across Nebraska will come together soon for the 2026 Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE Camp).Adventure Camp about the Environment is a four-day, three-night youth summer camp providing students with opportunities to dive into handson activities focused on...