An Iowa soldier wounded in last week's deadly shooting at Fort Hood in Texas is to have surgery.

The Weeping Water Community Building Foundation has received a $500,000 loan awarded by USDA Rural Development through the federal stimulus.

The Nebraska Wildlife Federation has awarded the 2009 Professional Conservationist Award to the director of a group that helps manage one of the state's most scenic rivers.

An Omaha man’s vintage car was stolen from his garage and the thieves apparently didn’t have to work to hard to take the car.

In a reception featuring nearly 100 volunteers from all corners of the Nebraska, the American Cancer Society recognized its volunteer leadership.

The Plattsmouth Emergency Medical Services Board is recommending the city continue to contract with American Medical Response rescue services.

Plattsmouth voting on sales tax increase by mail.

A young mother begins her fight against cancer after the birth of her daughter at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln.

Nebraska defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has been disciplined by the team after being ticketed for negligent driving for ramming three parked cars with his sport utility vehicle over the weekend.

It was a bittersweet weekend for the Iowa Western football team. The Reivers completed their first season by defeating the 11th ranked junior college in the country, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.

The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain faces up to 20 years in a Nebraska prison on a felony drug-sale charge.

For many Nebraska livestock producers, the tough times are raising stress and anxiety.

As part of observing National Adoption Month, state health officials are emphasizing the importance of helping children in foster care find safe, permanent homes.

Amanda Herman has a photo album that holds memories of a friendship now spoiled by broken trust.

Nicole Walker pleaded guilty Monday for her role in the murder of Brian Carson earlier this year.

City buses in Des Moines are now sounding alarms. The alarms are part of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's latest effort to keep pedestrians safe while buses navigate the streets.

A 22-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and running a stop sign after she struck a Lincoln police cruiser.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has announced that the Hedgefield Wildlife Management Area is temporarily closed to public access because of dam and lake rehabilitation projects.

State Sen. Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha asked for feedback on Nebraskans' priorities for the state budget, and he's getting it.

Early Saturday morning, a 79-year-old woman was the victim of a home invasion.

A shot was fired during an armed robbery Friday night at the Kwik Shop near 48th and L Street.

The new owner of the Chicago Cubs knows what fans want to hear and he didn't wait long to deliver.

There were no surprises in a final report received a few days ago from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

More thefts at public areas.

Folks who want to escape winter's cold can catch nonstop flights from Omaha to two Florida destinations for four months beginning in January.