In bombshell plea, close friend admits to murdering former Arkansas state senator

Rebecca O'Donnell is seen at a court appearance in Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2020. - (ABC News)By TAMMY GLASS, CHRIS FRANCESCANI and KATE HOLLAND, ABC News (POCOHANTAS, Ark.) -- Rebecca O'Donnell faces the death penalty after...

August 6, 2020Updated: August 6, 2020

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Regional

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

State

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

In bombshell plea, close friend admits to murdering former Arkansas state senator

Regional

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

State

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

Douglas County deputies arrest multiple drivers for speeding, impaired driving in Omaha area

Default judgement filed against Oshkosh pharmacy

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming; hail to 2 inches, 70 mph winds possible

Nebraska introduces new teacher certification program

Sports

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

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

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