Bodies of 6 slain Army reserve soldiers, including 2 Iowans, return to U.S.

See photos from Dover Air Base of the dignified transfer of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, and four other Army Reservists who were killed last week in Kuwait.
President Trump, Nebraska leaders honor Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens at dignified transfer

President Donald Trump joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base during the dignified transfer for the six soldiers killed in Kuwait, including Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens.
Nebraska’s Red Dawgs host the Dawg Pound Showdown wheelchair basketball regional tournament

Read the full article on KMTV 3 PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) — Nebraska’s youth wheelchair basketball team, the Red Dawgs, is hosting the Dawg Pound Showdown regional tournament this weekend at Papillion-La Vista South High School. Seven National Junior Division co-ed varsity and prep teams from Missouri, Wisconsin, California and Nebraska are competing for the title. […]
Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East

The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one of the most somber duties of any commander in chief
Quiz: This week in politics

It was another busy week in national politics. Take this quiz to see what you know and what you missed.
Creighton women’s basketball advances in Big East Tournament after defeating Marquette

Creighton women’s basketball took on Marquette in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament on Saturday.
Deaf 6-year-old deported to Colombia without hearing aids, family’s attorney says

A deaf 6-year-old boy was deported from California to Colombia without his hearing aids, according to his family’s attorney
Omaha crash sends pedestrian to the hospital with serious injuries

A 32-year-old woman called 911 to report that she was driving westbound on Cuming St. when she struck an unknown object at the intersection.
US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

After two high-profile incidents, the U.S. Defense Department and FAA are planning a joint test of a laser system designed to shoot down drones
Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say

The explosion occurred in a region that has recently been plagued by violence and crime