Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here’s what’s behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here’s what’s behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Kim Ruzicka

Kim Marie Ruzicka, 65, of North Bend passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was born November 22, 1960 in Rock Rapids, Iowa to Darrel and Sheila (Coy) Steenblock. Kim’s family moved
Walz responds to Foley’s report on Pillen contract

Former Senator Lynne Walz, who is exploring a run for Nebraska Governor, issued the following statement in response to state auditor Mike Foley’s report revealing a $2.5 million no-bid bioeconomy contract awarded by Governor Jim Pillen. “Nebraskans
Auditor flags possible Pillen ‘favoritism’ in pact with lobbyist

Julie Bushell of Global Sustainability Developers LLC. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) — Aaron Sanderford Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen, while pressing the Nebraska Department of Economic Development in 2024 to tighten its belt, steered the state agency
Could ICE agent in Good’s shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
Could ICE agent in Good’s shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
White House says Iran halted around 800 executions as protests dwindle
The White House says Iran is halting executions after a harsh regime response to anti-government protests. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.