Vance says the Olympics are ‘one of the few things’ that unite Americans
U.S. Vice President JD Vance told U.S. athletes competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Games that the competition “is one of the few things that unites the entire country.”
Warm, breezy Thursday afternoon for Omaha area
Warmer temperatures, breezy winds Thursday afternoon before slightly cooler temperatures move in to end the week. The risk for ice jam flooding is elevated through the weekend.
Omaha police investigate overnight robbery, attempted robbery
Omaha police are investigating a robbery at a convenience store late Wednesday night and an attempted robbery at a business early Thursday morning.
Nebraska Legislature advances bill establishing youth minimum wage
Nebraska lawmakers voted in favor of a bill that would lower minimum wage for young workers.
FDA allows another natural food dye, label changes to make spotting artificial colors easier
FDA approves beetroot red and expands spirulina extract use in many foods and allows no artificial colors labeling while excluding infant formula and some USDA inspected foods
Jan. 27: Douglas County commissioners hear reports from heads of Corrections, Weed Control
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Here are the hometowns of Team USA’s athletes
The hometowns of competing athletes span 32 different states and Washington, D.C.
Court docs: Florida teen accused in murder plot said they wanted ‘blood bond’ with Sandy Hook shooter
Two central Florida students are accused of planning to kill another student at their high school, according to court documents.
Legislature passes law capping annual minimum wage bumps, creates ‘youth’ wage below $15
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner State Sens. Jane Raybould of Lincoln and Tony Sorrentino of the Elkhorn area. May 22, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Nebraska’s minimum wage will annually increase at 1.75%, no longer by the cost of living, and certain teen workers, starting this July, can be paid a subminimum wage […]
This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever
Athletes on the podium at the Winter Olympics in Italy will be awarded the most expensive medals in the history of the Games