Posted: 11:07 PM After a wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time. In Lincoln some boy scout leaders are praising the decision.

Updated: 9:31 PM Millions of people nationwide are taking to the roads this holiday weekend.

Posted: 7:01 PM Bob Taylor goes to work everyday at the Veterans Hospital, not because he needs the money, but because it's the most enjoyable job he's ever had. Around the VA, he's affectionately know as "Barber Bob."

Updated: 9:32 PM Health experts say it's common to check for ticks after a day at the park or a hike in the woods, but they say those aren't the only times to look.

Updated: 6:17 PM Husker defensive end Avery Moss has a court date set for July. According to court records, Moss is charged with 3 misdemeanors including public indecency and disturbing the peace in last December.

Updated: 10:53 PM A perfect storm brews over Lincoln this holiday weekend with thousands of people descending on the city for different events.

Updated: 9:02 PM Adoption numbers are at a record high, but Lincoln is running low on foster homes.

Updated: 3:44 PM Lincoln Police arrested a man after he reportedly walked into a car dealership and threatened to shoot employees.

Updated: 6:45 AM A Lincoln man found guilty of luring young boys from a local arcade and sexually assaulting them will serve five to 10 years behind bars.

Updated: 5:35 AM LPS held its last day of classes Thursday, and the kids are thrilled for summer to start, but are sad to say 'so long' to some of their classmates and teachers.

Updated: 11:19 AM The minutes in the back of an ambulance can mean the difference between life and death. National EMS week celebrates those who fight to save lives.

Updated: 1:45 PM Sometimes it's nice to take a few moments to slow down, stop and smell the roses...or this time of year, smell the lilacs! In this House Works, we travel to UNL's East Campus to learn more about the wonderful lilac collection that's on display every spring.

Updated: 4:51 AM A search and rescue team from Nebraska is returning home after helping with tornado damage in an Oklahoma City suburb.

Updated: 9:31 PM A University of Nebraska-Kearney professor has been accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. The Kearney Police Department arrested 52-year-old Joseph Benz early Thursday morning.

Updated: 5:24 AM A Norfolk city councilman has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Updated: 5:25 AM The Columbus Police Department says they are investigating a homicide at 2603 8th Street in Columbus, Neb.

Updated: 4:40 AM School administrators at Irving Middle School say an eighth grader in charge of designing the school yearbook wrote something offensive next to another student's picture.

Updated: 5:40 AM Mayor Chris Beutler announced Thursday that the number of vehicle crashes in the City continues to decrease.

Posted: 11:49 AM Sometimes it's hard to get out of a rut. In this Mommy Makeover, our latest mom has been fearful of change, but thanks to our team of stylists, she's happy with her new look!

Updated: 11:35 AM State Troopers rerouted drivers off Interstate 80 after a semi truck crashed. It happened just East of the Pleasant Dale exit around 9:15 Thursday morning.

Posted: 8:41 AM Day one of the First News Nebraska Capital City Baking Challenge

Posted: 6:17 AM House Republicans have pushed through legislation to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.

Updated: 8:39 AM Some people don't want to clip coupons. There are easy ways to save without spending the time or the effort of clipping coupons and lugging them to the store.

Updated: 4:56 AM The chase ended with state troopers arresting 43-year-old Paul Johnson of Lincoln. It started when Johnson refused to pull over on I-80 around 4:30 p.m.

Updated: 7:43 AM Three people from Beatrice have joined forces to help raise money and collect survival supplies for storm-weary residents in Oklahoma.