Omaha streetcar rails move into Midtown early Thursday

Omaha streetcar crews moved rails early Thursday, and the city said the project remained on schedule.
Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s gauntlet of congressional hearings

Throughout a week of hearings, Kennedy deflected blame for measles outbreaks and dwindling vaccination rates and touted several initiatives that he says are making health care more affordable.
1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water, report says

The tap water of over 60 million Americans has alarming levels of nitrates linked to cancer and other health harms, a new report found.
Severe storms possible Thursday afternoon in Omaha area

Severe storms possible Thursday afternoon in Omaha area
The SBH Review: Omaha’s Crafted Ramen Misolado transports diners on joyful journey to Japan
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Eyes on Prize: Flatwater wins state, national honors for its reporting
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‘President Trump ultimately will dictate the timeline,’ Leavitt says regarding ceasefire

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains in place, but tensions are rising as Iran questions its validity as the U.S. blockade continues.
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since mid-February as Democrats demanded policy changes after federal agents fatally shot two protesters.
Iran War future up in the air after President Trump extends ceasefire

President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports, leaving peace talks at a standstill.
Colombia’s leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez

Colombia is lobbying to become a buyer of Venezuelan gas and last month sought an exemption from U.S. sanctions to invest in Venezuelan electricity projects and natural gas ventures