Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating two challengers.
Raiders say Ravens have backed out of deal to send star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore
The Las Vegas Raiders say Baltimore has backed out of the trade that was supposed to send star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for two first-round draft picks.
Lincoln police now investigating $2.5M no-bid contract flagged by Nebraska auditor
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Lincoln Police Department is now investigating a $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and a Lincoln contractor Gov. Jim Pillen recommended. State Auditor Mike Foley has said the deal “smacks of favoritism.” Part of Foley’s probe also questions actions […]
Remains of 7th US service member killed in Iran War returned to US in dignified transfer
The grieving family of a Kentucky man—the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war—was present as his remains were brought back to the U.S. Monday evening.
Punch the monkey: Why do we love him so much and how is he doing now?
A zookeeper gives an update on the progress of Punch, the baby Japanese macaque, and fans of the monkey explain why people around the world are paying close attention to his story.
Omaha police share reminders for drivers after multiple people hit
Omaha police say there have already been eight deadly crashes this year, two of them involving pedestrians. As the weather warms up, there’s only going to be more people on the streets.
Price tag of Iran war mounts as Congress waits on funding request
Operation Epic Fury is costing the U.S. government nearly $900 million per day, according to one estimate.
Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia.
After voicing concerns, Omaha City Council delays vote on $411 million wastewater project spending
Omaha councilmembers peppered city officials with questions on the project last week.
Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for ‘talking filibuster’
Majority Leader John Thune says that the Senate will consider a bill to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements in elections.