An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of other Nebraska families. Christina Chvala of Omaha, flanked by her daughters — 14-year-old Olu,

Nebraska women's volleyball coach John Cook retired Wednesday, and the school hired former player Dani Busboom Kelly to replace him.

While Nebraska is home to hundreds of Italian restaurants, there is one that stands out above the rest. This beloved eatery continues to receive rave reviews from customers day in and day out for their excellent service and unmatched cuisine.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Calvin Jones racked up more than 3,000 rushing yards and scored 40 touchdowns during his time in Lincoln. He later won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in ’96. Wednesday, Omaha Police found Jones dead in his basement of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The 54-year-old’s death came as a surprise to his family.

No one was injured when state troopers shot at a Bellvue man before taking him into custody in Omaha early Saturday, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

The bill from Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk would bar cities from limiting rent increases, but opponents say rent control is not in place or being considered anywhere in Nebraska.

As Nebraska's attorney general implored lawmakers Wednesday to outlaw the hemp-derived THC products for sale in shops statewide, retailers pleaded with senators to regulate the industry instead.

Dani Busboom Kelly is coming home. Just minutes after John Cook officially announced his retirement after 25 years of leading Nebraska volleyball, Busboom Kelly

Twenty minutes after announcing John Cook was retiring, the program announced Dani Busboom Kelly — the former Husker player and assistant — will be his successor.

LB316 looks to limit the legal amount of THC allowed in hemp products like delta-8, a lesser potent version of cannabis. Lawmakers supporting it say it would cut down on and essentially ban synthetic marijuana substances which they say are dangerous and stronger than advertised.

Here’s where the Nebraska, Creighton and Omaha men and women landed in the NCAA's latest NET rankings: As of the morning of Jan. 27 Creighton: No. 34 Nebraska: No. 32 Omaha: No. 261 Creighton: No. 39 Nebraska: No. 63 Omaha: No. 202 Manage Omaha Subscription Activate Digital Subscription

Heated words were fired at members of the troubled Nebraska Commission on African American Affairs on Wednesday.