Trump keeping options open on US ground troops in Iran, despite public opposition
The White House is not ruling out putting American boots on the ground in Iran as additional troops arrive in the Middle East
Nebraska workers’ comp changes to fight firefighter cancer fail to advance
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A legislative effort that could make it easier for Nebraska firefighters to receive workers’ compensation for cancers went up in smoke Monday on the bill’s fifth day of debate. Legislative Bill 400, from State Sen. Dave Wordekemper of Fremont, would have given professional and volunteer firefighters the […]
Omaha monkey foster parents get together every month in 1991
“I retired and thought, well, I’m really not doing a lot with my retirement time. And I thought, you know, that would be a good things to get into. So, I did, and now sometimes I wonder what have I done,” said Callie’s foster mom.
Nebraska Dem Senate candidate voted for Trump, attended conservative training session
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Democratic U.S. Senate candidate William Forbes told CNN that he voted for President Donald Trump and attended a training session earlier this year for conservative candidates, activists and staff. CNN reports that Forbes, an anti-abortion pastor and registered Democrat from Paxton, said he attended a […]
President Trump threatens Iran power plants, oil sites and Kharg Island if no deal is reached soon
President Trump is escalating pressure on Iran, warning the U.S. could target power plants, oil facilities, Kharg Island and desalination sites if a deal is not reached soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened for business.
Democratic candidate drops out of Nebraska’s Second Congressional District race
He will still appear on the primary ballot in May because the ballot was certified earlier this month.
Spotty rain possible tonight near Omaha and southwest Iowa
Spotty rain possible tonight near Omaha
Police used AI facial recognition to arrest a Tennessee woman for crimes committed in a state she says she’s never visited
A Tennessee grandmother spent months in jail after AI facial recognition wrongly linked her to North Dakota crimes, raising concerns about policing technology.
Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that it is important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war.
What are the Easter bunny’s origins? The history of the famous fluffy bunny
Here’s a look at the origins of the Easter Bunny, including its history and how it came to be associated with Easter.