Nebraska poison center urges caution with torch fuel

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center is advising parents to use caution with fuel used for patio tiki torches.

California man facing drug charge after Nebraska stop

A 47-year-old California man is facing a felony drug charge in Nebraska after authorities say they caught him on his way to New York with 60 pounds of illegal mushrooms.

Western Nebraska toddler found dead in home

Western Nebraska authorities are trying to determine what killed a 2-year-old girl found dead this week in her home.

Omaha zoo on hunt for name for sea lion pup

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has launched a contest to name one of its newest residents — a female sea lion pup.

La Vista army reservist accused of child enticement

La Vista police have arrested an Army Reservist accused of trying to lure what he thought was a 14-year-old girl for a sexual encounter.

Teen son of GI sheriff's capt. faces drug charge

The teenage son of a Hall County sheriff’s captain will faces drug charges in Hall County District Court.

Former Husker gets probation for criminal mischief

Former Nebraska football player Willie Miller has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for criminal mischief in a road-rage incident.

High court approves new trial in 1998 killing

The South Dakota Supreme Court says a Nebraska man must get a new trial in the 1998 beating death of a South Dakota man because a jailhouse snitch who was a key witness was later found to have lied in an unrel

Organizers of Whiteclay blockade encouraged

Activists who staged an alcohol blockade on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation north of Whiteclay, Neb., say they’re encouraged by the results.

GI man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide

A Grand Island man has pleaded not guilty to a vehicular homicide charge the death of a woman.

Sioux County officials looking for new sheriff

Sioux County commissioners have launched a search for a new sheriff to replace Jim Costello, who resigned following his convictions for filing false reports.

Official to visit with Omaha researchers

An official with the National Institutes of Health is visiting Omaha, where researchers have received more than $47 million over the last several years to assist in their studies.

$49M power line project will support crude oil pipeline

The Nebraska Public Power District has plans for a $49 million upgrade to serve a project that will deliver oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast.

Overdose said to be cause of Omaha student's death

Authorities say a Creighton University student found dead on campus last month died from an accidental drug overdose.

Report: Nebraska 20th in adult obesity

A report by a national health advocacy group says Nebraska has the 20th highest rate of adult obesity in the nation and the 21st highest rate of overweight and obese children.

Special prosecutor named in Nebraska deputy shooting

A Kearney attorney will investigate the shooting death of a 26-year old North Platte man by a Lincoln County sheriff's deputy.

Omaha police investigate pit bull attack

Police are investigating an attack by two pit bulls on a north Omaha street that left a small dog dead and a man firing a gun to scare the larger dogs away.

Blockade seeks to stop drinking on reservation

Activists plan a blockade on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation north of Whiteclay, Neb., home to several outlets that sell beer to residents of the dry reservation.

Nebraska crops benefit from warm, humid weather

Nebraska farmers have been helped by recent warm weather and high humidity.

Nebraskans' flags can be flown at state Capitol

Secretary of State John Gale is offering Nebraskans the chance to have their U.S. and state flags flown at the state Capitol.

Nebraska patrol will step up enforcement for holiday

The Nebraska State Patrol says it will beef up its presence on Nebraska roads over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

SW Nebraska counties report jump in rabies cases

Health officials in southwest Nebraska say they have seen a jump in rabies cases.

Jim McKee: Ionia Volcano a hot topic in 1800s

The first recorded mention of the Ionia Volcano in Dixon County was in 1804, when Lewis and Clark noted "burning bluffs â€- about 190 feet high â€- lately on fire and is yet verry Hott Great appearance of Coal