Heroin transporter sentenced to prison

The driver of a car found to contain about $450,000 worth of black tar heroin last year was sentenced to prison Thursday.

Prosecution rests its case against Husker player

The prosecution rested its case Thursday afternoon against Husker football player Andy Christensen. His attorney, Bob Creager, said he would call the alleged victim in the case back to the stand Friday.

Nader supporters hopeful for Nebraska bid

Supporters of Ralph Nader say they're confident they have enough petition signatures to have him listed as a presidential candidate on Nebraska's election ballot.

Democrats' energy high after nomination

Nebraska Democrats, exhausted but exhilarated, rode a wave of optimism Thursday after celebrating the historic nomination of Barack Obama deep into the night.

Attorney asks judge to release murder suspect

The attorney for a man found incompetent to stand trial for his ex-girlfriend’s murder has asked a judge to release him from jail because he isn’t getting treatment to restore his competency.

Otoe County roads workers may get reprieve

The Otoe County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting Friday to reconsider the layoffs of seven county roads workers.

Proposal to divert LES taxes gets cool reception

Hands off our money! That about sums up the Lancaster County Board's reaction Thursday to a developer's proposal to divert most of the Lincoln Electric System in-lieu-of-tax payments to the City of Lincoln.

Deputies to launch drunk driving crackdown over holiday

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office will participate the nationwide “You Drink & Drive. You Lose.” campaign to crack down on drunk drivers over the holiday weekend.

Fahey: Obama can win 2nd District

Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey believes Barack Obama has “a much better chance than most people think” of picking up a presidential electoral vote in metropolitan Omaha’s 2nd Congressional District in November.

Scam victim sends $18,000 to Canada

An 87-year-old Lincoln woman lost nearly $18,000 this week when a man pretending to be her grandson called and asked her to wire money to Canada.

Perlman prepares state of university address

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman will deliver his annual State of the University address during the second week of fall classes. His speech begins at 11 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Lied Center f

Police: Panhandler arrested for terroristic threats

Police arrested a panhandler on suspicion of terroristic threats after he allegedly confronted a couple downtown Wednesday night.

Forecast: Chance of storms, 86

There was a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday, with a high near 86.

Obama writer knows Nebraska

Adam Frankel has never been to Nebraska, but he knows all about it. And he understands the connection between John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama in a uniquely personal way.

Nebraska blogger carving new place in political history

Kyle Michaelis is unsure how to define his role as a member of the first generation of bloggers seated on the floor during this week’s Democratic National Convention.

Cindy Lange-Kubick: 'Groomer Has It' finalist coming to Lincoln

Jorge Bendersky will come to Lincoln Sept. 5. He might even groom your dog. But he can't leave Manhattan before Pet Fashion Week is over.

Attorney proposes diverting LES payment from LPS to city

A prominent Lincoln development attorney wants the city to take $8 million that goes to the school district and county annually and use it to build streets and repeal impact fees.

Thursday at the Nebraska State Fair

Highlights from Thursday's fair schedule

Lessons to be learned at Nebraska State Fair

At the Nebraska State Fair, it's not all billy goats and fried Twinkies on sticks. It's more profound than that. Here are five things the fair teaches us about life.

New fairgrounds, dates weigh on fair board minds

You can mention a whole bunch of subjects, including ideal weather, surging attendance or expectations of an increase in 4-H exhibits over the Labor Day weekend, and feel confident of a smile from anybody a

Bar owner testifies Christensen threw him

Todd Mausbach saw a girl with wet hair crying hysterically in the back of the Brass Rail, a downtown bar he owns with his brother. A group milled near her, pushing back and forth, he told the jury on the third day

Nebraska's delegates unite to support Obama

Nebraska delegates united in support of Barack Obama Wednesday night at the end of a dramatic roll-call vote concluded by Hillary Clinton.

State’s college savings plans rank high

Two of Nebraska’s five college savings plans have been ranked among the top 10 plans based on performance by Savingforcollege.com, a leading online college savings site.

Corrections officer allegedly assaulted by inmate

A Lancaster County corrections officer required four stitches after a jail inmate allegedly punched him in the mouth, Lincoln Police Capt. David Beggs said.

Judge gives 37-year-old probation for threats

A 37-year-old man who fired a shot above his wife’s head as she covered her head with a pillow in bed has been sentenced to probation.