Nebraska Task Force 1 responds to some of the most devastating disasters, providing life-saving recovery efforts across the country. The task force has to be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Over the years, they’ve responded to numerous disasters, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks, h…
Omaha World-Herald Executive Editor Ben Doody sits down with Kishla Askins, a Democratic candidate in the race for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, to discuss her platform and other issues. The World-Herald is hosting conversations with candidates throughout the 2026 midterms.
Conservative CNN panelist Scott Jennings reacts strongly when pressed on Trump's Iran policy during a panel discussion.
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, telling him to “fix his broken country.” A day before making these comments, Trump suggested that the US military presence in Germany was under review, with a possible reduction of troops under consideration. T…
Watch as guests boogie down to a "Funky Town" cover by AM/FM at the city Project NO Street block party at 14th and O Street on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Lincoln.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel pointed to the NFL draft as an indicator of the depth of the SEC.
The Thursday before the Kentucky Derby was officially dubbed Thurby in 2014, and drew more than 53,000 attendees last year.
Turn the Kentucky Derby into an at-home event with streaming tips, mint julep mocktails and easy party ideas.
Herald-Leader sports reporter Cameron Drummond explains betting options at the Kentucky Derby, including win, place and show bets for the horse race.
Gas is now an average of $4.30/gallon and crude oil prices topped $125 Thursday morning as President Trump weighs his next moves in Iran.
The Supreme Court has struck down another key provision of the Voting Rights Act, making it harder for voters of color to challenge redistricting plans that allegedly weaken minority political power. In a 6-3 decision led by conservative justices, the court blocked an electoral map that gran…
Tennessee athletic director Danny White during the Big Orange Caravan stop in Nashville said he wants the College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams.
Street renamed for Creighton Prep teacher and civil rights pioneer
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby faces some NCAA scrutiny for gambling, jeopardizing his $5M NIL deal and Texas Tech's season. A tricky situation unfolds.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday in which the Russian leader put forward ideas on resolving the conflict over Iran's nuclear programme, a Kremlin aide said. Putin also proposed a repeat of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the end …
A deleted photo of seashells and numbers are back in the spotlight as former FBI Director James Comey is indicted for a second time.
Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland dive into Nebraska’s Big Red Rebuild, from Memorial Stadium reseating and donor dollars to Matt Rhule’s NIL push, over‑the‑cap roster spending and how all of it lands with a fan base juggling tradition, ticket hikes and a rapidly changing college footba…
Some albums are ahead of their time. Others just stink. We're not saying that all the albums on this list are bad, but they all nearly took down the bands who made them.
A Lincoln man, Justin Plugge, 45, has been cited for his alleged involvement in a November crash that killed 86-year-old Fernando Ortiz.
Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Dr. Garret J. Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, and the Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center, in the School of International Service at American University. The US-UK transatlantic relationship is navigating a period of unprecedented f…
Photos from two U.S. Navy warships fuel concern sailors are underfed during the Iran war as the Pentagon denies shortages.
On the afternoon of Friday Apr. 24, 2026, Raymond Central families received a phone call from the school regarding an incident involving a substitute teacher at the junior and senior high school north of Lincoln. According to a recording of the message obtained by the Journal Star, the teach…
The Philadelphia Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson amid early-season struggles, bringing in Don Mattingly to ignite a turnaround for the playoff-bound team.
Damon Jones pleads guilty to sports betting charges, implicating others in a scandal that shakes the NCAA tournament landscape. Donnie and Joe talk details.
