Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

March 5, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

Regional

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

UNK students get chance to send research to International Space Station

UNK students get chance to send research to International Space Station

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

State

Clerk of the District Court Jamie Bright to be sworn in

Flash flood hits Morrill County

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Water rescue from Highway 2 bridge

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists