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OPD provides update on internal investigation over Terence Crawford traffic stop
Omaha police say officers followed policy during Terence “Bud” Crawford’s traffic stop, sparking debate over LB77 and racial disparities.
Omaha police point a gun at Terence “Bud” Crawford during a traffic stop
Boxing champ Terence “Bud” Crawford was held at gunpoint in Omaha hours after his victory parade. Police launch internal investigation.
Planned ICE facility spurs mixed reactions in McCook
A planned ICE detention center at McCook’s Work Ethic Camp stirs debate, from support to fears of a “concentration camp.” Southwest Nebraska town divided.
Update of state climate report says Nebraska getting warmer, wetter
Nebraska’s 2025 climate report predicts hotter summers, water stress, and farm risks, urging renewable energy and stronger resilience plans.
Firefighter arrested at Washington state wildfire released by ICE
Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez, a wildland firefighter arrested by immigration agents while fighting a Washington fire, has been released from ICE detention.
Trump administration taps Nebraska as one of five states for TANF pilot program
Nebraska leads welfare reform with TANF pilot prioritizing jobs over work hours. New approach affects 2,700 families seeking self-sufficiency.