Nebraska On MNN

Thu, Mar 08 2012 at 7:23 PM EST

An amendment to force approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline fell four votes shy of passing on Thursday, but Republicans vowed not to give up.

Tornadoes strike Midwest

Thu, Mar 01 2012 at 3:24 AM EST

A deadly string of tornadoes cuts a swath of destruction across the U.S. Midwest, killing at least a dozen people. More storms are expected.

The great northern migration of U.S. cattle

Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 1:13 AM EST

Drought conditions in Texas and Kansas have led livestock owners to look north toward Nebraska to maintain their herds.

Reactions to the Keystone XL rejection

Thu, Jan 19 2012 at 11:42 AM EST

The Obama administration's move won't necessarily kill the controversial oil pipeline, but it has still drawn strong reactions from both sides of the debate.

Nebraska ranchers see victory in Keystone pipeline rejection

Wed, Jan 18 2012 at 10:04 PM EST

Ranchers celebrated Obama's rejection of the proposed Keystone pipeline as a hardfought victory for the state's environmentally sensitive Sandhills region.

Blind kitten becomes an Internet sensation

Tue, Jan 10 2012 at 4:03 PM EST

He may be blind, but this adorable cat doesn't let it hold him back.

'Ninja Cow' had an excuse for udderly unbovine behavior

Wed, Dec 21 2011 at 12:09 PM EST

Video: It took a team of cowboys to capture the elusive 'Ninja Cow' of Plattsmouth, Neb. She fell off a cattle truck three months ago, and now she's a local celebrity.

U.S. sues university for banning dog from student housing

Sat, Dec 17 2011 at 7:48 PM EST

The University of Nebraska won't allow a student suffering from anxiety and depression to keep her therapy dog in student housing.

Nebraska governor signs bills to reroute Keystone pipeline

Tue, Nov 22 2011 at 1:50 PM EST

One bill moves the route away from the Sandhills and the second bill approves funding for a study for a new pipeline route not to exceed $2 million.

TransCanada, Nebraska to work on new Keystone route

Tue, Nov 15 2011 at 12:54 AM EST

Under pressure from green groups, the U.S. State Department last week ordered the company to find a new route for the pipeline.