The South Platte River Compact allows Nebraska 500 cubic feet of water per second — with some conditions — in the fall and winter between October 15 and April 1.

Attorney General Hilgers and Governor Pillen announced Wednesday that Nebraska has sued the State of Colorado to enforce the ...

Nebraska on Wednesday sued Colorado, accusing the state of withholding as much as 423.6 billion gallons more water from the South Platte River than a century-old compact allows for.

Nebraska's reservoirs and waterways are popular recreation areas for boating, camping and more. They are also popular with many of the state's venomous snakes.

A Nebraska mountain lion that found itself in a sanctuary in Indiana after a 700-mile journey through four states is now looking ... he crossed both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers," Taft said.

LINCOLN — The state game commission has taken the first step toward resuming mountain lion hunting, a move sure to whip up a debate about managing the big cats. The Nebraska Game and Parks ...

With nearly 80,000 miles of rivers in Nebraska, these waterways are crucial to the state and its people. They provide water for agriculture, municipalities and industry.

Niobrara River is about five hours away from the metro, but it's a trip worth making. Greg Wagner with Nebraska Game and Parks said it's a stop you should definitely have on your bucket list.The ...

Explore the Missouri River: its map, amazing history, why it's called 'Big Muddy,' and key facts about North America's longest river.

The Nebraska-born mountain lion didn’t miss many meals on its 700-mile walk to Illinois. ... A year ago, in the Niobrara River valley, Sam Wilson put a GPS collar on the animal.

The Nebraska-born mountain lion rolled into its new Indiana home Friday afternoon like a rock star — with an entourage. In early October, it had crossed the Missouri River, walked ...

By Stephanie Elam and Jason Kravarik, CNN Residents on this state line have built their industry, economy and lives around the South Platte River. But as an intense and widespread drought digs ...