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Thursday afternoon storm chance Omaha
Judge bars certification of Virginia redistricting results; state AG promises appeal

A congressional map approved by Virginia voters that aims to help Democrats net four U.S. House seats in November’s midterms faces another legal hurdle just one day after its passage.
Nebraska officials weigh in on multimillion-dollar Omaha contract prior to approval

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Despite “serious questions” raised by Nebraska’s top civil and criminal attorney, the City of Omaha moved forward with a $411 million contract integral to one of its most expensive-ever infrastructure projects. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, in an April 21 letter, laid out concerns about the […]
Is it correct that solar and wind haven’t reached ‘3% of global energy’?

Wind and solar have become significant sources of energy for an important subset of society.
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader

The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
Nebraska officials share thoughts on DOJ trying to end financial aid for student immigrants

Some state lawmakers moved to carry out a similar plan this past legislative session.
Heinz to offer 57th pick in NFL draft a lifetime supply of ketchup

The 57th person selected in the 2026 NFL Draft will receive a lifetime supply of Heinz Ketchup.
Miller Park trust enters agreement with Omaha, looks to improve park using nonprofit funding

“We know this is going to bring resources to the park,” the president of the Miller Park-Minnie Lusa Neighborhood Association told KETV.
Women’s leadership conference held in Omaha

The ICAN nonprofit hosted its 33rd annual women’s leadership conference at the CHI Health Center, focusing on inspiration, networking, and leadership development.
Powell once again leads in fundraising for NE-02 Dems

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Political action committee co-founder Denise Powell again led the Democratic primary pack in first-quarter fundraising in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, as she has for all but one quarter. She is one of six Democrats still competing to be the party’s nominee in a nationally watched open-seat […]