Storm Uproots Tree, Damages Century-Old War Memorial
Updated: 12:56 AM - Sunbathers this summer will find new sunscreen labels that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous, a consumer watchdog group says.
Posted: 10:35 AM - The first application period for big-game hunting permits begins Monday and runs through June 7. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says that for deer, residents and nonresidents may apply for one permit in any one draw unit.
Posted: 6:18 AM - Officials are hoping for the return of some 40 personalized bricks destined for a North Platte veterans' memorial that someone intercepted at the memorial group's office, then hauled off.
Posted: 6:15 AM - A major insurer is recommending 11 Nebraska hospitals for spine surgeries and knee or hip replacements because they deliver quality care at a reasonable cost.
Posted: 6:11 AM - Nebraska lawmakers are forging ahead slowly this year with the state budget, a new school funding formula, and an overhaul of juvenile services, but some of the most contentious priorities will likely have to wait.
