A look back at Archbishop Michael McGovern’s first weeks in northeast Nebraska

It has been more than a month since Archbishop Michael G. McGovern was installed as the sixth Archbishop of Omaha on May 7 at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha. Since that day, the archbishop has been on the move across northeast Nebraska, celebrating Masses, …

Most South Omaha ICE raid detainees taken to Nebraska detention center, organization says

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A local organization working to assist those impacted by Tuesday’s immigration raid in South Omaha told First Alert 6 on Thursday that most of those detained have been taken to a detention center in Nebraska. The Center for Immigrant …

Chicago Homicide Suspect Is Arrested In Nebraska

The Nebraska State Patrol says troopers arrested an Illinois man wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide investigation.  N-S-P says Wednesday afternoon, they were alerted that a homicide suspect was believed to be traveling through Nebraska, driving a …

Nebraska state trooper’s patrol vehicle struck while directing traffic on I-80

OGALLALA, Neb. (KNOP) - A Nebraska State Patrol trooper narrowly escaped injury after his patrol vehicle was struck on I-80 overnight in western Nebraska. At approximately 12 a.m. MT Thursday, troopers were called to the scene of a broken down semi …

Nebraska Passport boosts NC museum attendance

The Museum of Nebraska Art presents MONA Makers Day

Museum of Nebraska Art, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) KEARNEY — Join the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) for an afternoon of FREE family fun with hands-on activities at various creation stations throughout the newly renovated and expanded museum. …

Nebraska's All-State archery team honored

allg / Depositphotos.com NEBRASKA — Nebraska students are being recognized for their archery achievements this school year through the third All-State Team for Archers in the National Archery in the Schools Program. Seniors Meghan Morrison of …

Nebraska State Patrol 71st Basic Recruit Camp to graduate Friday

Nebraska State Patrol, Courtesy LINCOLN — The recruits of the Nebraska State Patrol’s 71st Basic Recruit Class will graduate during a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol this Friday, June 13, 2025. The ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Rotunda …

LCSO, DA agents arrest duo while serving Nebraska warrant

Logan County Sheriff’s officers and investigators from the 13th Judicial District arrested two people in Iliff Thursday after executing a search warrant from Lincoln County, Neb. David Gertner, 33, was wanted in Nebraska for distribution of narcotics with …

Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts Receives Award for Saving Babies From Abortions

At the 2025 Gala event that celebrated the passage of the Pro-Life Initiative 434, Senator Pete Ricketts was honored for his contribution to the Protect Women and Children victory. From day one, Senator Ricketts was an unapologetic leader for the pro-life …