Nebraska legislative candidate calls for recount in November's election

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said he's appointing Jim Scheer to serve on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He will serve as the District 3 regent. "Jim is a public servant who will work to grow the University of Nebraska," Pillen said in a statement. "He believes in educational excellence, the importance of agriculture, and fiscal conservative leadership."

Iowa state troopers removed a semi-truck from service Sunday after they said the trailer was "nearly in pieces." In a post on Facebook, the state patrol says the driver was pulled over near Altoona. ISP says he was traveling from Omaha to Chicago to pick up a load. This content...

Year after year, there's been a 10 to 20% difference when comparing North Omaha's voter turnout to other parts of the city. The Black Voters Summit aims to get behind the problem and bring the community together to seek their input. Organizer Preston Love Jr. said many are poverty-stricken and...

February is Black History month, and we hope you will join us in celebrating the amazing stories and people that have been a big part of Omaha’s Black History, as well as look into the future and what we all can do to make a difference. Quanecia Fraser will...

OMAHA, Neb. — Feb. 1, 1983 — Omaha saw a convergence of clowns from Nebraska and Iowa. Emerging from their "winter hibernation," 61 clowns gathered to brush up on their clowning skills ahead of spring and summer appearances. Here's a look behind the dramatic shoes, makeup, hairstyles and...

OMAHA, Neb. — Local professional soccer team Union Omaha is eyeing a new $100 million stadium north of downtown. The team says they would need the help of a newly introduced bill in the legislature to pay for some of it. That bill was introduced by Omaha Senator Mike...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Supporters and opponents packed a legislative hearing room on Friday for a bill that would provide tax credits to people who donate to private school scholarships. Jayleesha Cooper, 19, told lawmakers she and her brother are living a life that statistically they shouldn't be. "Everyone in...

OMAHA, Neb. — The response to an active shooter incident at a Target store, two Omaha high school basketball players suspended, and more lead our top stories of the week. Omaha police officers injured in shooting, man shot to death. A 38-year-old man died and two Omaha police officers...

OMAHA, Neb. — Kamp Blackstone is an immersive bar experience surrounded by handcrafted food concepts. See what's on the menu here.

OMAHA, Neb. — KETV Investigates reported on a 15-year-old boy accused of trying to light women on fire outside Westroads mall — he's charged as a juvenile, so we're not releasing his name. Court records show he'd spent the better part of a year getting help for his...

Sunday morning, 99 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers left the state, heading to Texas for training. The Beatrice-based guard unit was sent off by Gov. Jim Pillen and Sen. Pete Ricketts as they were surrounded by family and friends. Soon, they'll deploy overseas to Kuwait, a country in the Arabian...

OMAHA, Neb. — You've likely noticed a decent amount of potholes on the roads lately. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explains the prevalence of potholes and what causes them in this Weather Now Extra.

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Children's Museum is sharing local indigenous communities traditions and culture through a new interactive exhibit called 'A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland.'. The director of exhibits, Sarah Nucci, said exposing children to different cultures early on helps them become more tolerant...

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police released a minute-by-minute timeline of theactive shooter incident at a Target store earlier this week. Joseph Jones, 32, fired at least eight rounds inside the store — he had an AR-15-style rifle and 13 loaded rifle magazines in his possession. The entire ordeal...

OMAHA, Neb. — A 'help an officer' call ends with multiple teens arrested. It happened outside the Aksarben Cinema around 11 p.m. Friday. Police said they were originally called for a large group of teens fighting in a theater. The 'help an officer' call was just in case, officers...

LINCOLN, Neb. — All crew and passengers are safe after a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Las Vegas was forced to land in Lincoln, according to a spokeswoman with the Lincoln Airport. "After the alert went out, they were on the ground within minutes," said Rachel Barth with...

OMAHA, Neb. — On Friday morning, the city of Omaha received $34.3 million in grant money to help with lead clean-up efforts at theOmaha Lead Superfund Site. The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the city $29.9 million to address testing, remediation and cleanup of contaminated soil from the former ASARCO plant. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development gave an additional $4.4 million to address lead paint contamination inside homes.

OMAHA, Neb. — It's been 27 years since the iconic music “Rent” arrived on Broadway and now it's coming to Omaha for the first time. "Rent" is based on the struggles a group of impoverished artists living in Manhattan's East Village face throughout the year. When it...

Douglas County is home to dozens of community nonprofits and programs, and Saturday, the county brought the resources to the people. They hosted a fair to give young people and their families easier access to support. Amanda Renze wants to be ready for anyone who needs a helping hand, especially...

Greg Wagner with Nebraska Game and Parks stopped by first news Saturday to talk about hiking tips as trails open back up. With warmer temperatures expected this week, most are anxious to get outside and explore the beauty of nature. Wagner recommends getting your state park permit for your car...