Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'

A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.

Woman believed dead found alive at Nebraska funeral home

A Nebraska woman who was believed to be dead was discovered alive at a funeral home, and people there began performing CPR, authorities said.

Hospital's smallest baby to ever survive goes home after 116 days in care

John "Buddy" McClinton, one of the smallest babies ever born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has been discharged after spending 116 days in care. Born at just 24 weeks and two days last September, Buddy weighed less than a pound.

Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm

In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.

FedEx delivery driver kills rattlesnake on rural Nebraska porch

“Hope you didn’t have a pet rattlesnake,” the delivery driver texted the homeowner, letting them know what had just happened on their front porch.

Pit bull helps owner cross icy Nebraska driveway

A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.

Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Nebraska river

The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”

Nebraska mother charged with helping her daughter have an abortion

A Nebraska woman is facing charges for getting abortion pills for her 17-year-old daughter to help her end her pregnancy around 24 weeks. Investigators used a search warrant to obtain Facebook messages between the two, where they discussed using medication to induce an abortion and planned to burn the fetus afterward.

Nebraska's capital city council rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance

The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.

Basketball coach saves choking high school freshman

The school’s cafeteria camera caught the moments a freshman started choking — and the coach that rushed over to save his life.