Iowa police make arrest in 15-year-old cold case of murdered realtor
Nearly 15 years after West Des Moines realtor Ashley Okland was murdered in a model townhome where she was holding an open house, police have made an arrest.
Light snow on St. Patrick’s Day, record warmth to start spring
We’re flipping the switch on winter before the start of the spring. After a chance for light snow on St. Patrick’s Day, temperatures will soar toward the end of the week.
‘Luck of the Irish’ reigns as lawmakers advance Nebraska-Irish trade bill
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh credited “luck of the Irish” for ideal timing that put a bill to create a Nebraska-Irish trade commission up for legislative debate on Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day. It didn’t hurt either, others noted, that the bill’s architect was Speaker John Arch, […]
Nebraska Public Transit Week shares benefits providers bring across state
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. said public transportation is a critical component to the community.
11,500 shootings occurred within 500 yards of US schools last year. See the data
New data reveals 31 shootings per day occurred near U.S. schools last year. Over a decade, 26% of K-12 schools were impacted. Search your school now.
Nation’s largest farmworkers union will not take part in Cesar Chavez Day events after allegations surface
The nation’s largest labor group that represents thousands of farmworkers said on Tuesday it will not take part in any Cesar Chavez Day activities after allegations against the civil rights activist and union co-founder recently surfaced.
Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ cohost, dies
Kiki Shepard, the co-host of the “Showtime at the Apollo” variety show, has died. She was 74.
Protect your home. These overlooked habits could spark a house fire
Cooking, heating, electrical and lighting equipment are the top causes of house fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn these simple steps to protect your home.
What to know about the resignation of Joe Kent as Trump’s counterterrorism chief
The Trump counterterrorism official who resigned Tuesday had been a staunch supporter of the president through his 2020 election defeat, the Jan. 6 riots and years of conservative media advocacy and failed congressional bids.
Mother gets justice after security guard found guilty of killing man at lounge
Ever since Rashid Little was killed, his mother says she has been leaning on her family to get through losing her only child.