Omaha city councilman holds neighborhood meeting on proposed ordinance regulating short-term rentals

Councilman Hug said no ordinance has been introduced to council at this time.
Nebraska State Patrol shares video of troopers being nearly hit by vehicle

NSP shared video of the close call on social media Monday.
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission chair resigns, bills could shape group’s future

Lorelle Mueting will now serve as interim chair, and Gov. Jim Pillen could appoint a replacement.
Police take woman into custody after a reported hostage situation early Tuesday

Police responded just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, after officers said someone held a man at knifepoint.
Nebraska state senators hear testimony on proposed bill that would ban weapons at the State Capitol

The bill has multiple votes to clear before heading to the governor’s desk
Travel guide for the Omaha area: Tuesday, February 3

A guide to road closures, crashes and delays for the morning commute
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

The opening ceremony will be unique, with events spread across several Italian cities
Hundreds demand transparency from Roblox, Vietnam prepared for war with U.S.

Hundreds of parents wrote letter to Roblox demanding to keep lawsuits public. Vietnam document shows nation as preparing for “2nd U.S. invasion”
Advocates warned proposed Medicaid behavioral health changes could affect access to care in Nebraska

Advocates said proposed changes to behavioral health service definitions could reshape coverage, reimbursement, eligibility, and more. Community urges state leaders to review public feedback.
NASA’s Artemis II moon launch delayed after technical issues during rehearsal

NASA’s Artemis II mission has been postponed to March after technical problems were identified during a wet dress rehearsal.