Mild, windy Friday afternoon for Omaha area

Mild temperatures and gusty winds to end the week and kick-off the weekend. Record-breaking warmth expected to start the week. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Union Omaha team president to transition to full-time role with Omaha Storm Chasers

Martie Cordaro to step down from his leadership role with Union Omaha and serve full time with the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Have you considered gifting a frog this Valentine’s Day? Some actually did in this 1982 retro find
A frog could be perfect for your chronically single friend… or your enemy.
Trial date set for charge against Terence Crawford after traffic stop

Terence Crawford appeared in court Friday for an alleged infraction from a traffic stop after his celebration in Omaha.
Police find body of missing Lincoln man who was involved in a crash in Saunders County

Officials said an autopsy is scheduled to determine his cause of death, but foul play is not suspected.
Timothy Busfield indicted by grand jury for criminal sexual contact with a minor

Actor and director Timothy Busfield has been indicted by a grand jury in New Mexico with four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor.
Olympic flame lights up Milan as athletes prepare for official start to 2026 Winter Games
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics feature a widespread setup across Northern Italy, with athletes expressing pride and anticipation as the world watches.
Woman charged in Christmas homicide bound over for trial

The woman accused in a Christmas homicide will go to trial.
Nebraska lawmaker wants to ban public utilities from closing, altering power plants

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the Omaha Public Power District to try and delay or derail efforts to pull offline some units at the coal and natural gas North Omaha Power Station. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — A Nebraska lawmaker wants to stop public power district boards […]
Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8

“It’s the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any commonsense definition,” Luigi Mangione told a judge