'This is a simulation' Utah man charged after United Flight makes emergency landing in Omaha

A United Airlines flight took an unexpected turn after a passenger claimed everyone was "under a simulation."

January 30, 2026Updated: January 30, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Fatal crash occurs in Logan County

Fatal crash occurs in Logan County

Panhandle communities participate in Operation Green Light For Veterans

Panhandle communities participate in Operation Green Light For Veterans

First recipients of Conway Nursing Scholarship announced

First recipients of Conway Nursing Scholarship announced

Broken Chair Trophy Returns to the Volleyball Court November 17

Broken Chair Trophy Returns to the Volleyball Court November 17

State

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Panhandle communities participate in Operation Green Light For Veterans

Downtown Kearney businesses extend Thursday hours for holiday shopping

How Pete Ricketts blocked the blue wave while other vulnerable Senate Republicans were washed away

Big Apple Fun Center combining mini golf and cornhole for new Jurassic-themed course

Hastings College glass professor’s work featured at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery

Sports

Nebraska, Rob Aurich agree to two-year contract extension

Eagles Enter the Class D1 Semis After Blasting Bobcats

Adams Central Edges Sidney 14-13 in C-1 Quarterfinal

NEWS: Nebraska fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Stanton dominates to advance to another semi-final

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer