Farmers and agriculture officials are concerned that state budget cuts could mean more feral hogs doing damage to Kansas fields.

The Decorah, Iowa based Seed Savers Exchange has released its 2011 seed catalog that features nearly 600 heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable, fruit and flower varieties.

Leadership Launch is a College of Saint Mary program designed to foster leadership in first- and second-year students who are involved with student organizations in the CSM community.

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in nearly three years, what it means for the job market is open to debate.

A local charitable group is looking for people it can help. The Mission Omaha Foundation brings college age volunteers into the Heartland to help fix up homes.

In a move to save taxpayers some money, Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg announced Wednesday he's making a change to the child support payment system his office oversees.

The talk about cutting state spending began months ago and reached a fever pitch this week in the Nebraska Legislature. Now state senators have made the first of many decisions on spending.

Lottery theft case leads to arrest.

Sioux County officials say a 4-year-old girl walked a quarter-mile through snow to get help for her mother and baby brother.

The head of a Dubuque advocacy group for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence says he's being threatened because of his TV spot aimed at violence prevention.

Nearly four dozen members of a U.S. Army Reserve outfit soon will be headed to Afghanistan.

Early Monday morning thieves smashed the front window at a Bellevue business then grabbed nine heavy duty chain saws.

There are changes coming to the intersection of 29th and Leavenworth. Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare says it has purchased the building and land that is currently home to Sheri’s Go-Go Club.

The mail, it's something we just expect to be delivered, regardless of the conditions outside. But for 39 year mail carrier veteran, Bob Martens; this weather doesn't slow him down.

A mother is cited for neglect. Her child missed more than 20 days of school in less than three months. That child was then placed with Project Harmony. The case highlights the long-term problem of school truancy. But some innovative solutions are in place aimed at helping to make sure that children don't miss out on their education.

Plattsmouth fire caused determined.

It certainly sounds like behavior from someone mentally ill: a man cuts a pacemaker out of his father's chest. But is the suspect mentally competent to stand trial?

Plea entered in a child porn case.

When Lewis Copper took the life of a 13 year old boy the victim's family expected the killer would get life. Instead less than 19 years later Copper has been released on parole from a Texas prison.

As the winter season rolls on, so does the threat of illness like colds, coughs and even the stomach bug. Gastroenteritis can easily be prevented, but doctors say they've seen an up tick of illnesses in the Metro.

Jury selection is underway in the trial of a Minnesota filmmaker charged with misusing tax credits designed to lure filmmakers to Iowa.

The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail has been closed from Norfolk to O'Neill until a flood-ravaged bridge is replaced.

Forgery arrest in Plattsmouth involving car sale.

You’ve seen the Super Bowl commercials and maybe have a favorite, but what about those not seen Sunday night? Not all ads made the cut, even when advertisers offered big bucks.

It is the biggest game of the year, every year. The Super Bowl is celebrated by football fans and non-fans alike. It was no different in the Heartland. There was a Super Bowl party for every occasion Sunday night.