The Government Accountability Office says rising debt can raise borrowing costs for mortgages and cars. It can also squeeze wages and push up prices.

York County was cited as lacking recreational activities, one official said. “They said they didn’t have a place where they ...

A Nebraska Democrat is suing after being removed from the Senate primary ballot and labeled a “plant candidate.” A judge is expected to rule before Friday’s deadline.

Two area teams were still in action on the final week of the season, as the McCool Junction boys were runner-up in D1 and Exeter-Milligan-Friend qualified for state in C2.

Volunteers met at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds to cook meals for fire crews battling major fires in the Panhandle and west central Nebraska.

Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others.

Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore commitment, loyalty and purpose, asking why fewer people feel bound to causes, communities or ideals beyond personal interest.

Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged at about 3.6% for the second straight meeting Wednesday.

Lincoln officials rebid Project O Street after protests. Now, a local company has been selected to lead the multi-million dollar downtown overhaul.

Nebraska men’s basketball fans now have something else to cheer about if the No. 4 seed Huskers topple Troy in Thursday’s NCAA tournament meeting — free Bud Light.

Just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews were called to 13th and F streets for a multi-unit apartment ...