Pennsylvania man sets fire to multiple homes to ‘kill the spiders,’ police say

The 36-year-old is accused of arson after setting his home on fire because “he needed to kill the spiders,” leading to the destruction of several neighboring homes, according to police.
Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

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Judge rejects request to block White House from building $400 million ballroom

A federal judge has rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
Pakistan’s defense minister says that there is now ‘open war’ with Afghanistan

The latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.
CEO of company arrested in alleged $328M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

Christopher Delgado was accused of operating a Ponzi scheme through his company, defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Nebraska Korean War veteran honored in ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base

Retired Cpl. Rex Gruber received two Purple Heart medals for his service.
Man found guilty in wrong way crash on Interstate 80

The 65-year-old man accused of reckless driving in a crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha changed his plea in the case.
Ukrainian soldiers brave hail of drones, bullets as war evolves on frontlines

The conflict, which began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022, has evolved into what soldiers describe as a relentless contest of technology, endurance and survival.
‘Harrison’s playmakers’ hit the bowling alley for night of fun

The nonprofit works nationally, focusing on multiple cities, including Omaha.
Habitat Omaha holds kickoff event for national volunteering initiative

The first volunteer build day will take place in April.