Omaha-area schools, businesses change schedules after winter storm coats metro in heavy snow
Schools are closing or changing their schedules after storm system brought heavy snow to parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
American freeskier Alex Ferreira completes his Olympic medal collection with a halfpipe gold
Alex Ferreira, the 31-year-old American freeskier, won the men’s halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Friday to complete his collection of Olympic medals.
18-year-old charged after running toward US Capitol with loaded shotgun
The 18-year-old accused of running up to the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday told officers he wanted to talk to a member of Congress, according to the criminal complaint filed against him.
Florida lawmakers approve renaming airport after Trump
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump, pending further approvals.
Bagpipers play at Olympic curling stadium in homage to sport’s Scottish heritage
Spectators were delighted to be greeted by a traditional Scottish bagpipe performance from a group of high sock-wearing, kilt-sporting Italians.
Supreme Court strikes down sweeping tariffs; President Trump to enact 10% global tariff in response
Friday’s 6-3 decision centers on tariffs the president unilaterally imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs levied on nearly every other country.
The best figure skating costumes at the 2026 Winter Olympics
From sequins to tailored suits, the world’s top skaters brought their best fashion to Milan.
All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver’s license tests in English
Currently, many states allow drivers to take their license tests in other languages even though they are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Epstein estate reaches settlement of up to $35 million with survivors
The estate of Jeffrey Epstein agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by survivors of the late convicted sex offender.
City announces new street closures for Omaha streetcar construction
Part of Farnam Street to close for most of 2026