Nebraska father charged with murder in smothering deaths of children

Prosecutors say a Nebraska man accused in the deaths of his two young children is now being charged with murder after an autopsy showed the children were smothered.

2 Nebraska kids found dead in home, father arrested in California

5-year-old Emily and 3-year-old Theodore had been staying with their father in Nebraska for a court-ordered visitation with him. But when their mom couldn't get a hold of her children, she repeatedly called police before a family friend found both kids dead in the home. Their father disappeared but was later arrested in California.

Nebraska launches 'beef passport' program for meat eating

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts ramped up his crusade for the meat industry on Wednesday by endorsing a new “beef passport” program to promote meat eating, a few weeks after he blasted Colorado's governor for a resolution encouraging its residents to eat less.

Neb. officer shot in the face and head during struggle with alleged mall shoplifter

The 21-year-old suspect, who was detained after allegedly stealing a package of T-shirts from JCPenney, is in custody and will be charged with attempted murder, police said.

Suspect arrested in deadly attack at Nebraska Sonic restaurant

A 23-year-old man was arrested following an attack at a Sonic Drive-in where two employees were shot and killed.

Boys find and return purse stolen 3 years ago: 'Restores my faith in humanity'

When two fourth-graders found a purse while playing near a creek, they knew they had to get it back to the rightful owner, who had her bag stolen three years ago.

Nebraska woman convicted in 2017 Tinder date murder

A Nebraska woman was found guilty Wednesday in the death of another woman who prosecutors said was lured to her death through a Tinder date. 

Troopers find tank abandoned along Nebraska interstate

Sometimes on those long car rides, you'll see vehicles abandoned on the side of the road. But what about a tank? That’s what greeted drivers along Interstate 80 near Overton, Nebraska yesterday.

Chick-fil-A customer shot dead after driving truck into restaurant in Nebraska

A uniformed railroad officer fatally shot a disgruntled customer who rammed his truck into a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Nebraska, police said Tuesday.