Warmer, bright Thursday afternoon for Omaha area

A pleasant afternoon on tap Thursday with mild temperatures and sunshine. Chances for snow return this weekend. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Actor Shia LaBeouf’s bond raised after arrest on Mardi Gras in New Orleans

A judge ordered LaBeouf to take a drug and alcohol test at the court, which determined he did not have any illegal substances in his system; however, alcohol was present in his blood.
Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional accused of sexually assaulting child

The school district said the 32-year-old, who is a paraprofessional with Norfolk Public Schools, is on administrative leave.
Heating bills are projected to rise by 11% this winter. These sources will see the biggest spikes.
U.S. households are expected to have higher heating bills this winter. See where prices could jump.
Singer D4vd is ‘target’ in investigation of killing of girl whose body was found in car in Hollywood

Singer D4vd is the target of a Los Angeles County grand jury investigation of the killing of a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found last year in a Tesla that was towed from the Hollywood Hills.
Costco issues recall on popular frozen rice meal that may contain glass

Have you recently bought a Japanese-style fried rice product at Costco? The big-box warehouse may be sending you an alert.
Omaha driver describes moment car collapsed into sinkhole

Jonathan Inman was driving home on Pacific St. near 67th when he stopped at a red light. Seconds later, he remembers crawling out of a sinkhole.
Adorable video shows seals, sea lions at New England Aquarium playing in snow during blizzard

The aquarium staff said the snow added some variety to the animals’ environment, keeping them physically active and mentally engaged.
Nebraska bill to protect healthcare practitioners who recommend medical cannabis sails out of committee

Nebraska bill to protect healthcare practitioners who recommend medical cannabis sails out of committee
FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home

The FBI served search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the superintendent’s home as part of a federal investigation.