While camera footage -- whether police body-cam footage, cruiser cameras and other private security footage -- is playing a bigger role in criminal trials, Johnson's trial still stands out.

The Legislature voted 36-1 to advance a narrower version of a bill (LB455) sponsored by Sen. Bob Hallstrom of Syracuse that sought to enact reforms to Nebraska’s worker’s compensation system.

One of this year's Thank You Teacher award winners helped an Irving Middle School student come out of his shell and realize his passion for science.