In the first month of COVID-19, nearly 20% of Nebraska child care centers closed their doors. For the ones that stayed open, many are still barely scraping by. But thanks to a grant, a lot of them will get some needed mid-summer help.

Officers with the Lincoln Police Department were able to safely disarm a man, inside his home, threatening to harm himself after assaulting another person.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday defended using National Guard soldiers to support law enforcement agencies in handling civil unrest triggered by the killing of George Floyd, saying it was a better alternative than using active-duty forces as President Donald Trump had threatened.

The motorcyclist was northbound on 10th Street when he collided with an SUV that was turning left off of High Street, according to Lincoln Police.

The new racer has competed five times at Eagle Raceway this season.

Authorities were searching the waters of a Southern California lake Thursday for “Glee” star Naya Rivera a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone on a rented boat.

A Lincoln restaurant owner said the loan has helped keep doors open and employees paid.

Health officials say Nebraska is not in the clear yet.

Trace Adkins and Gwen Stefani will join him.

That brings the total in Lancaster County to 1,947.

Lincoln man pleads not guilty to nine felonies in officer-involved shooting in DeWeese.

Pinewood Bowl announced Wednesday The Beach Boys concert scheduled for August 2 will be held as scheduled.